UPDATE (Oct. 13, 2017): The event in Liberty has been cancelled.
BAYTOWN and LIBERTY, TX — The Center for Workforce and Community Development (CWCD) at Lee College will host an open house for the debut of its Risk Management Institute. Thanks to a generous donation by Texas Mutual Insurance Company, the Risk Management Institute was created to offer free seminars, workshops, and safety training classes on health and safety for employers, employees, seniors, and the general public. The Institute’s tagline touts, “You are priceless. Safety knowledge is free,” and reflects the Institute’s goal of providing free safety education for the Baytown area and surrounding communities. Members of the media are welcome and encouraged to attend.
When: 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017
Where: Phyllis Davis Room, 909 Decker Drive, Baytown, TX, 77520
Details: The open house will celebrate the opening of the Risk Management Institute. Door prizes will be available and refreshments will be served. Immediately following the open house, the CWCD will provide a “Safety First” workshop from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., with instructors from Lowe’s Home Improvement. Seating is limited, and registration is required. To register for the event, call 281.425.6311 or register online at www.lee.edu/workforce/rmi/.
The CWCD will also host an open house at its South Liberty County location. Immediately following that event, the institute will provide a “Rebuilding – How To and Where to Start” workshop from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., with instructors from Lowe’s Home Improvement. Industry leaders, personnel, students, and the general public affected by Hurricane Harvey are encouraged to attend this free course. Seating is limited, and registration is required. To register for the event, call 281.425.6311 or register online at www.lee.edu/workforce/rmi/.
Other upcoming free safety courses provided by the Risk Management Institute include:
OSHA Recordkeeping
When: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. , Friday, Nov. 10, 2017
Where: Phyllis Davis Room, 909 Decker Drive, Baytown, TX 77520
Instructor: Cindy Lewis
Surviving Violent Encounters
When: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017
Where: Phyllis Davis Room, 909 Decker Drive, Baytown, TX 77520
Instructor: Peter Harrell
The Art of Conflict Resolutions
When: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1, 2017
Location: Lee College Education Center – South Liberty County, 1715 TX-146, Liberty, TX 77575
Instructor: Peter Harrell