Advance your career with Southern State’s professional development series

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Advance your career with Southern State’s professional development series

Southern State will host a series of professional development courses open to the public to help gain new skills and knowledge for professional growth and career advancement.
 
Designed to meet the evolving needs in the workplace, this program will offer a variety of specialized courses. Whether an individual is a seasoned professional looking to improve management skills or just entering the workforce, this program will address common practices in the employment setting and enhance management expertise.
 
Filomena Nelson, owner of APEx Training Associates, leads the sessions. With 25 years of experience as a coach, facilitator and educator, Nelson’s expertise and focus are on communication skills, leadership development and organizational development. She has partnered extensively with individuals and teams, enhancing their skills to meet the needs of today’s fast-paced, always-changing work environments.
 
The cost of each session varies. All courses are one-day training modules with a certificate of completion provided at the conclusion. There is a cap of 25 registrants, so early registration is encouraged. Attendees can choose which topics they are most interested in. 
 
Programming will be offered at the Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive in Hillsboro and includes:

• Communication 360 – Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 8 a.m. – noon.

• Building your Influencing Skills – Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Navigating Difficult Conversations – Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Becoming More Confident at Giving Feedback and Less Anxious about Receiving it – Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 8 a.m. – noon.

• Workplace DiSC: Appreciating Diverse Styles – Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Managing Conflict with Confidence – Thursday, Jan. 16, from 8 a.m. – noon.

• Moving from Peer to Supervisor – Tuesday, March 5, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Adapting to and Leading Change – Thursday, March 20, from 8 a.m. – noon and Tuesday, May 13, from 8 a.m. – noon.

• Working More Effectively with your Leader – Thursday, April 10, from 8 a.m. – noon.

• Strategies for Improving Relationships with Colleagues – Tuesday, April 22, from 8 a.m. – noon

• Customer Service: Building Better Relationships– Tuesday, May 20, from 8 a.m. – noon.
 
“Offering these professional development courses helps Southern State to continue its ongoing commitment to supporting the growth and success of individuals in our community,” said Amy McClellan, Executive Director of Workforce Development at Southern State Community College. “By providing accessible and high-quality learning experiences, we strive to contribute to the development of a skilled and competitive workforce.”
 
To learn more about these professional development opportunities, please call McClellan at 800.628.7722, Ext. 3510 or email [email protected].
 
To register, please visit https://www.sscc.edu/academics/short-term-training/professional-develop….
 

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