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Learning & Development Workshop Pilot Testers Wanted!
The Career & Culture Division's Learning & Development team wants to hear from you! We invite you to join our pool of course pilot testers to ensure our instructor led workshops and eLearnings are the very best that they can be while actively contribute to our goal of making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive.
By becoming a pilot tester you will be given access to workshops and eLearnings in development, including draft curriculum, as well as their activities and engagements, and will be asked to:
- Attend and participate in pilot workshops in their entirety and to their full extent
- Provide feedback on workshop curriculum, design, learning goals, activities, and in-workshop engagements from your own lens and speaking from your own experience
Participating in the pilot process is a great professional development opportunity that will provide you with the chance to have a positive impact on the county's workforce by collaborating with the L&D Team to provide your thoughts, ideas, and experiences applicable to each topic area. In addition, all pilot program participants will receive credit for the pilot courses they attend in their NEOGOV Course Transcript, including time allocated to providing feedback.
If you are interested in participating, please and fill out this MS Teams Form. After submitting the interest form, you will be added to the list of folks the L&D Team will reach out to with individual pilot opportunities. By filling out the interest form, you are not committing to participation in all pilot opportunities.
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This International Women’s Day, March 8, 2023, join UN Women and the United Nations in celebrating under the theme DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality. This March 8th, the UN is calling on governments, activists, and the private sector alike to power on in their efforts to make the digital world safer, more inclusive, and more equitable. Facing a multiplicity of global crises, we have a chance to create a better future—not just for women and girls, but for all humanity and all life on Earth. Learn more here.
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2023 Courses Released!
The Equity, Racial, and Social Justice Education team is excited to announce that the schedule for our 2023 courses has been released! Registration is now available on NEOGOV for all virtual instructor-led courses.
Interested in ESRJ courses you can do on your own? Select the “Equity & Social Justice” category in NEOGOV for a wide range of self-guided learning opportunities. These eLearning courses typically range from 5-20 minutes and are a great way to enhance your learning journey.
The Racial Equity Tools website offers tools, research, tips, curricula, and ideas for people who want to increase their understanding and to help those working for racial justice at every level.
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. Participation is free and March offers a session with availability on Wednesday, March 8, from 12:00PM to 4:00PM. Register HERE
Building Gender Inclusive Spaces
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. Participation is free and March offers a session with availability on Monday, March 13, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. Register HERE
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Setting Team Goals
Create a great workplace through team goals to get everyone flying in the same direction – and to create hope for a bright, inclusive new year. Lessons from Geese is a fun 2 minute eLearning video showing one of nature’s best examples of shared direction and support. Team goals are a terrific way to involve and support each person to see the part that they will play. Some benefits: increases engagement, encourages ownership, and creates opportunities for collaboration. Answering “why” the work is important ensures alignment with the County and department objectives. Learn more in this article about supporting and setting team goals. Individual goals will naturally feed into team goals – work together so team members have an opportunity to weigh in on them and how to get there. Celebrate progress along the way! Setting Overall Goals is an eLearning in NEOGOV that offers tips.
Live Webinar Workshops: Be sure to sign up for the Leading the Way foundational core courses. Leader Mindset includes having a focus on team, and making “we” a priority, while respecting everyone's worth. Equity and Leadership sets the stage for fostering a pro-equity here and now, and future.
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STAR-LA Interview Practice and Feedback
This 90-minute virtual instructor-led, 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 March 8, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Click HERE to register and to see additional dates.
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The Administrative Professional Partners (APP) is preparing new and dynamic training and development through the series "APP Presents." With subject matter experts facilitating each session, administrative professionals will be fortified with the information and knowledge for a successful career path.
The next event will take place: Tuesday, March 28 from noon to 1 p.m.
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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. This Lunch and Learn is free and you can find a session and enroll HERE!
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