This half-day class identifies and provides effective short and long-term methods to assist participants in achieving a successful career. Based on “Motivating Yourself” by Harvey Coleman, this class teaches participants how to navigate common workplace obstacles to achieve workplace success and meet individual career goals while working to support their agencies’ overall mission and goals effectively. (3 hours)

Every employee in state government is presented with the opportunity to be a leader in their department, agency, or field. Through this half-day class, participants identify the qualities of an effective leader and discuss the importance of leadership regardless of the position one holds. Participants also focus on being effective leaders in their current roles within their agencies. (3 hours)

This class offers those in support staff positions experience in overcoming fears often associated with public speaking and essential skills for effectively presenting information. ESCP participants learn how to successfully give the ESCP Level VI presentation.(6 hours)

To have an effective mentor, mentees must identify the desired outcomes of a mentoring relationship. In this class, participants will discuss their roles in mentor/mentee relationships and how to manage their expectations. This is especially important given how effective a mentoring relationship can be in transferring institutional knowledge and developing the state workforce. (6 hours)

This half-day class examines four strategies for developing state employees that focus on getting along, getting noticed, and getting ahead in the workplace. (3 hours)

The demands on administrative professionals in the 21st-century workplace are high. In this class, participants will learn seven steps for maximizing productivity and effectiveness in an environment of ongoing organizational change. The seven steps include managing yourself, developing the proper habits, prioritizing, understanding, and planning. Tracking performance and going the extra mile. (3 hours)

This half-day class discusses five important steps for career development that must be recognized along the pathway of purpose. Participants will learn how to be purposeful in their position and make intentional decisions to meet career goals to support their individual development and the goals and missions of their respective state agencies. (3 hours)

This follow-up class is ideal for employees who obtain grant funding. Participants will learn to increase their understanding of proposal writing techniques by looking at the components of a proposal. In doing this we talk about goals, techniques, process, editing, needs statement, costs, and the logic model. 
Objectives:
•    Increase understanding of proposal writing techniques
•    Identify ways to avoid writing mistakes
•    Identify critical components in proposal writing
•    Learn to view proposals from the reviewer's viewpoint
TARGET AUDIENCE: All staff responsible for securing funding
3 Hours CPM Elective Credit

Good presentation skills can catapult careers, but for some people the fear of speaking in public is a paralyzing obstacle. In this class, the fundamentals of public speaking are taught along with tips for turning the attention of the audience away from the speaker and onto visual aids. Each participant will have the opportunity to practice in a safe, supportive setting.
Objectives:
•    Differentiate among types of presentations
•    Identify the components of a presentation
•    Understand the importance of visual aids and control
TARGET AUDIENCE:  Individuals who interact with the public,
Those who are on a management track,
Those who deliver critical services, or
Those who manage people, projects, or programs
6 Hours CPM Elective Credit