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2024 Professional Development Scholarship Applications to Open Sept. 6
What could up to $3,000 do for your career? The first application period for the 2024 Coalition Labor Agreement Professional Development Scholarship is rapidly approaching, and now is the time to identify training opportunities to help you reach your career goals. In conjunction with the Coalition of Unions, the Professional Development Scholarship Program will be accepting applications September 6 – October 8, 2023, for training that will occur in 2024. The application process is changing so please periodically check the scholarship website and the Employee News for updates on how to apply.
The scholarship is designed to assist King County employees represented by the Coalition with their professional development by providing financial assistance to help obtain training, certificates, degrees, licenses and certifications related to work performed at King County.
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Building Gender Inclusive Spaces
This three-hour workshop, participants will learn about the long history of gender diverse peoples across the globe, foundational knowledge of gender and sexuality, and best practices to support a gender diverse workforce.
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.
The next session will be held on August 30, from 9 a.m. to noon. See all available sessions and register HERE.
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Equity, Racial, and Social Justice Fundamentals (ERSJ) is the first in a series of trainings designed to support King County employees in learning about equity and social justice and in particular racial justice at King County. Using videos, small group conversations and sharing of information and resources, participants will be able to:
- Explain the concepts of equity and inequity
- Examine King County disparities related to race and racism
- Summarize King County’s commitment to equity and social justices
- Identify ways you can advance equity in your everyday interactions
The next session is scheduled on September 20, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. You can view all available sessions and enroll HERE.
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Problem Solving: A Leader Skill and County Value
Problem solving is an important leader skill that requires reflection, critical thinking, team collaboration and trust. Solve a Problem Like a Leader is an article that says using curiosity, strengths, and understanding people are crucial components for finding innovative solutions. The tips in this video, Six Best Problem Solving Skills to Adopt, recommend leaders research, understand, and leverage the problem, while involving the team and other interested parties.
Addressing difficulties together comes with great learning opportunities. By using the right techniques, you can create a positive culture that fosters growth and success for individuals and the organization. Read about it in How Problem-Solving Makes You a Better Leader article. You can read about the Executive Branch’s Focus on values: We solve problems, which includes this video of employees sharing what it means to them.
A common problem faced by county managers is to maximize the opportunities and overcome the challenges of leading a remote team. This Remote Team Leadership article describes how local governments can adopt helpful approaches like increasing communications, focus on trust, support well-being and promote organizational culture.
To meet peers from across the County and build relationships to grow together, enroll today in these live learning opportunities – and strengthen your leader skills:
Equity and Leadership Offered every other month, Class sessions often fill to maximum capacity, so sign up as soon as possible! September 26, noon - 4:00 p.m.
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Career Support Services has migrated its virtual Creating Effective Application Materials training to a one-hour video on NEOGOV Learn. It is now available to you 24/7 to be viewed at your leisure. This training will provide tips and strategies on how to make application materials stand out. Learn the purpose of the job application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions, and how to make each of them more effective. We’ll go over what to include in your resume and the best format to showcase your qualifications, how to write a tailored cover letter, and how to showcase your accomplishments and transferable skills. Enroll HERE
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Are you looking to prepare for your next job interview? Career Support Services has migrated its virtual Strategic Interviewing Skills training to a one-hour eLearning course on NEOGOV Learn. It is now available to you 24/7 to be taken at your leisure. Several major updates have been made to the training content to prepare you for questions you may face from a King County interview panel. Even if you have taken this training before, there are a handful of new strategies, tips, and techniques that will enhance your interviewing skills. Enroll HERE.
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This 60-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 September 20, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Click HERE to register and to see additional dates.
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Join the Administrative Professionals Program (APP) on Tuesday, September 26, from noon to1:00 p.m. in this fun and interactive event where we will go back to basics! In this monthly event you will discover some fundamental fun facts about King County and more!
You can join on your computer or mobile app by using the following Microsoft Teams meeting link: Click here to join the meeting, Meeting ID: 245 083 001 140. Be sure to save this to your calendar!
For all the latest updates, please join the KC-Admin Professionals Network on MicroSoft Teams!
Please contact us at administrativeprofessionals@kingcounty.gov with any questions about this event and all things APP.
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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. If the thought excites you, join King County’s Mentoring Program by signing up for one of our monthly Zoom (live/online) sessions to uncover more about mentoring and search for a Mentor!
This workshop will take place September 20, 2023, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Click HERE to register and to see additional dates.
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Join instructor Lenny Borer for this two-day training. He will address communication and problem-solving skills with the public and with co-workers. This class covers skills for effective listening, speaking, handling conflicts, and managing defensive behavior.
This class takes place on Tuesday, September 12, and Wednesday, September 13, from 8:30AM to noon both days. Fees apply. Register here.
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Are you overwhelmed by your To Do list(s)? Find out what your brain needs to: keep all your tasks in perspective, prioritize, and have a clear path to get them finished. This class includes information about multitasking, a mindfulness practice to reduce physical stress, and techniques to work with interruptions and distractions. We will also practice effective weekly planning. The next session takes place on Monday, September 18, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Fees apply. Register here.
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Look for more opportunities on our Learning & Development website HERE!
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Defining a Problem
This course covers identifying and describing problems in the workplace. Enroll Here!
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