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New Training Programs

Rob Virts from Montana:
“I am working on employer training which will target managers, supervisors, and HR/payroll staff to keep them abreast of retirement funding issues, and various other up to date info regarding retirement.

Katy Cove from Kentucky:
“Career Enhancement was well received by a captive group in two sessions. The participants seemed to find something that appealed to them.”

Jane Bozarth from North Carolina:
New NC Certified Training Specialist Course—4 sessions scheduled since last Oct, all filled w/ waiting list and requests for more

Tracy Connelly from Delaware:
” I am offering a new continuing education program for tax auditors which seems to be getting good reviews, especially from those who are not yet tax auditors (they can put the classes on their resumes).”

Jody Zauha from Idaho:

Administrative Professionals Conference: this is our 2 nd year; it has been wildly successful.
Management Development Pilot Program: Organizational Leadership: 10-session course over 5 months for upper level management. Cost: $1500/person. Rolling it out in March.
Professional Relationships: 1.5 days for upper level management. Cost: $495/person. Rolling it out the end of May.

Ted Ball from Louisiana:
”New course for the Dept. of Transportation (in Louisiana) on Performance Measures – has been received better than I thought it would be … perhaps because that dept. is about to undergo a major structural reorganization, and this particular class will help with the goals/objectives, etc. part of the reorganization.”

Laurette Burdyl from South Carolina:
“We have been offering workforce planning educational sessions and consulting. The response has been very positive; we are providing agencies with up to date demographic data and training on workforce planning methods such as knowledge transfer. Also our HRPD program for HR/HRD professionals has been very well received.”

Penny Jamvold from Kansas:
“Generational Differences – very well received.”

Kathy McNeill from Montana: Our organization has developed several new sessions--

Investigating Personnel Issues – this one-day workshop explores the need for investigation, methods, interview techniques, documentation, and confidentiality in investigating complaints.
Exploring Emotional Intelligence – using Daniel Goleman’s definition of Emotional Intelligence, this class explores the emotional competencies necessary to succeed at work and in life.
MBTI: Type Dynamics and Development: focuses on the interaction among the type preferences and suggest a path for development and growth of each type.
Mentoring: focuses on mentoring from both professional and personal aspects. Looks at how mentors are necessary in workforce planning and succession planning.

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