Workforce Readiness Series through Center for Workforce Development

This set of courses will teach you everything you need to know about basic finance, financial literacy, and accounting.

• Financial Literacy September 13^th
• Basic Accounting October 11th
• Budgeting November 1^st

No matter the industry, every team needs leaders. These leadership courses will teach you how to manage effectively, build strong teams, and communicate well with others.

• Leadership Skills for New Supervisors September 6^th
• Boss to Leader October 25th
• Team Building: Developing High Performance Teams November 8^th

Every employee and team member should use their emotional intelligence skills to navigate stress, anger, and change in the workplace. Join us to learn how to understand the causes of negative feelings in the workplace and how to work through them effectively.

• Emotional Intelligence July 20th
• Managing Stress in the Workplace August 16^th
• Managing Anger in the Workplace September 18^th

Non-profits, schools, and public sectors utilize grant funding for a variety of functions. Learn how to be an asset to these organizations by writing grants, managing funds, and budgeting effectively.

• Grant Writing 101 September 19^th
• Grant Management October 18^th
• Budgeting November 1^st

Interested in sales? These courses will teach you the art of selling, public speaking, and communication strategies to close the deal and bring in revenue.

• Communication Strategies August 9^th
• Selling Skills August 16th
• Influence and Persuasion September 27^th

We communicate with colleagues every day. This set of courses will teach you strategies for effective communication, building strong teams, and using your best non-verbal communication to collaborate and reach goals in the workplace.

• Communication Strategies August 9^th
• Active Listening October 11^th
• Body Language November 22^nd

This is the place to start for job seekers who need a refresh in best practices for the workplace. Learn how to take initiative, be accountable for your work, and navigate the nuances of what it means to be an efficient worker.

• Managing Stress in the Workplace August 16^th
• Employee Accountability August 23^rd
• Self-Leadership October 4^th

Small business owners or entrepreneurs looking to get their ideas and processes off the ground should take this series. Learn the basics of business, bookkeeping, and how to be the best leader you can be while following through on business goals.

• Introduction to Business August 23^rd
• Self-Leadership October 4^th
• Basic Accounting October 11^th

Administrative and Executive Assistants are crucial to the daily operations of any business. You will learn skills in task management, scheduling, customer service, and general overview of operational procedures to be an asset in any workplace.

• Office Procedures September 6^th and 12^th
• Customer Service September 20^th and 27^th  
• Professional Operations October 4^th and 10^th