October’s Professional Development Opportunities Are Here!
Are you ready to elevate your networking, learning and personal growth? The HR Organizational Learning and Development team is thrilled to present a variety of exciting opportunities designed just for you, and crafted based on the ongoing feedback we receive from our employees!
Our October professional development workshop catalog is now available and packed with options to help you enhance your skills and knowledge. Dive in and discover what’s in store for you!
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
- Getting Your Affairs in Order: Documents for Life – Tuesday October 8, 1 p.m.
Be proactive and learn about the essential documents everyone should have in place to prepare for the unexpected. Join us to empower yourself with the knowledge you need to protect your loved ones and secure your legacy. Please note that this session will be held as a Zoom webinar. - Transforming Rigid Thinking into Growth Mindsets – Friday October 11, 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Delve into the factors that lead to rigid thinking and explore practical strategies to spark growth. We’ll identify what holds us back and create an action plan for embracing nuanced thinking. Please note that this session will be held in person at Pender 4, Fairfax. - ACE Conference for Classified Employees – Tuesday October 15, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Designed with your feedback in mind, our ACE Conference for classified staff offers over 20 diverse workshop sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge. With topics ranging from leadership insights to soft skills and networking, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out—registration closes on October 9 at 5 PM! In-person with some Zoom sessions, Ernst Cultural Center, Annandale. - Stress Management: Building Resiliency – Monday October 21, 12 p.m.
Struggling to balance work and home life? This Zoom webinar will help you recognize emotional and physical signs of stress, such as sleep disruptions and irritability. Learn practical tools to restore balance and enhance your well-being. Please note that this session will be held as a Zoom webinar. - Leadership For All Series: Understanding Governance and Shared Governance– Wednesday October 23, 1 p.m.
Our Leadership for All series continues, providing deeper insights into our college and shared governance with Amanda Wilder, Associate Director of Federal Relations and Jose Dimas, Director of Government Affairs. Please note that this session will be held as a Zoom webinar. - Five Bucket Principles – Wednesday October 25, 9 a.m.
Is it possible to meet the competing demands of job, family, and personal life? Yes! Discover the Five Buckets Principle of work-life balance, focusing on priorities and managing expectations while making time for yourself. Please note that this session will be held as a Zoom webinar. - Introspection and its Impact on Dialogue: Enhancing Conflict Resolution – Friday November 1, 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Learn techniques to practice introspection, a crucial component of emotional intelligence during conflicts. This session will equip you to manage workplace crises and foster a culture of resilience. Please note that this session will be held in person at Pender 4, Fairfax.
Let’s work together to invest in your professional development! We’re here to help!
If you don’t see what you need, or have suggestions on offerings, feel free to email us at HRLearn@nvcc.edu.
Submitted by:
Yesenia Bidwell, Assoc. Director of HR OL&D, YBidwell@nvcc.edu