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Professional Development Scholarship Fund Program
As part of the recently approved 2022-2024 Coalition Labor Agreement, this scholarship is available to employees represented by a union in the Coalition of Unions. Eligible applicants may be awarded up to $3,000 per year to help pay for specific training, certificates, degrees, licenses, and certifications. As the submission windows quickly approach, it is recommended to visit the website below and begin preparing your application materials as soon as possible.
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In this two-hour workshop, participants will learn foundational knowledge of gender and sexuality and best practices to support a gender diverse workforce, with a focus on the intersection of race and LGBTQ+ identities. Participants will have the opportunity to move through real-life scenarios, apply their understanding of pronoun use, and develop strategies to advance gender equity at King County. This training is free and takes place on Wednesday, October 12, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Register here
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Equity and Leadership Webinar
Created in partnership with the Office of Equity and Social Justice, Equity and Leadership is designed to support participants’ ability to recognize the role that race and racism have on disparities in our workforce and to understand the responsibility for people leaders to create racially equitable work environments for their teams. Sessions are free and are offered monthly. The next session will be held on Thursday, from October 20, 8:00 a.m. to noon. Register here
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Appreciation
Research shows that appreciation is a top driver of employee engagement and when employees are recognized, they are 2.7 times more likely to be highly engaged. Leaders can leverage the power of appreciation to motivate individuals, build a strong team culture, retain employees, and model the County’s value of we respect all people.
Team appreciation, which has many of the same benefits as employee appreciation, is just as important in building a strong team culture where every person can thrive. Lean into the County’s we are one team value by recognizing shared accomplishments and teamwork. Appreciating your team will positively impact the way they communicate and collaborate with one another. For more information and team appreciation ideas, have a look at Rally Bright’s article, The Difference Between Team Recognition and Employee Recognition.
Another great way to recognize and appreciate employees, while modeling the True North and Values, is to use the County’s kudos cards - remember to share them with members of your team so they can recognize peers as well!
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Creating Effective Application Materials
This two-hour virtual workshop will provide you tips and strategies on how to make your application materials stand out. Learning objectives include: • Understanding the purpose of the job application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions and how to make each of them more effective • Deciding what to include in your resume and the best format to showcase your qualifications • How to write a cover letter tailored to the specific position • Identifying and showcasing your accomplishments and transferable skills
The next workshop will take place on August 17, 2022, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Click HERE to register and to see additional dates.
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This 90-minute VIRTUAL, small group workshop is designed to provide mock interview practice and feedback using the STAR-LA method as taught by King County Career Support Services. This workshop is for participants who have attended the Career Support Services led Strategic Interviewing Tips and Techniques online workshop or have watched the 10-minute STAR-LA method video found on the Career Support Services website at www.kingcounty.gov/CSS.
This workshop will take place August 23, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Click HERE to register and to see additional dates.
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This two-hour VIRTUAL workshop will provide you with strategies and tips to help you to do your best during the interview. Learning objectives include: • How to prepare for a virtual job interview • The interview structure and types of questions you will be asked • The STAR-LA method and how to use it to provide organized and complete responses • General tips and strategies
This workshop will take place August 25, 2022, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Click HERE to register and to see additional dates.
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Connect with other administrative employees at October’s VIRTUAL Administrative Professionals event. This hour-long session provides a platform to expand your network and talk shop with fellow APs from across King County.
This workshop will take place October 25, 2022, from noon to 1:00 p.m. Click HERE to register and to see additional dates.
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Would you like to have a mentor, someone who can help you grow professionally? Do you want to strengthen your coaching skills? As a Mentee, you will have a trusted advisor who can help you navigate complex situations, and as a Mentor, you can uncover new or forgotten skills and build influence.
To learn more, join Rowena Jackson for an informative Mentoring Lunch & Learn!
Enroll here
Or visit our Mentoring webpage here: King County Mentoring Program
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This “Active Listening” video lesson is meant to help learners fully engage in conversations with others. This video lesson is part of the “Respect at Work” series, which guides employees to cultivate a respectful and inviting workplace. In this lesson, learners will look at good and bad examples of listening in the workplace and learn some tips for becoming a better active listener. Enroll here |
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