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Learning Compass Newsletter |
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A Big Thank You!
Looking back at the past year, 2023 has been a busy one for the Learning & Development Team. We have added and implemented more workshops, always striving towards our True North and Values. In producing these new workshops we reached out to all of you to create a “Tester Group” and found your input to be invaluable. We wanted to give a special thanks to the 102 people who signed up for our tester pool! You have helped ensure our instructor led workshops and eLearning in development are the very best they can be and actively contributed to our collective goal of making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We are so much greater together!
Workshop Pilot and Beta testers provide valuable feedback on workshop curriculum, design, learning goals, activities, and in-workshop engagements. With the help of our testers this year we have launched two new workshops, Leading for Well-being and Building High Trust Cultures, and on January 18, 2024, we will be launching Equity, Racial, and Social Justice (ERSJ) Fundamentals: A Journey Through Socialization.
Feeling left out? Want to join our tester pool? Don’t worry! There are some exciting workshops that will be in development in 2024. Fill out this Interest Form and let us know! The form provides detail of what is needed and expected from our testers. After submitting the interest form, you will be added to the list of folks our L&D Team reaches out to with opportunities to participate as new workshops are being developed.
If you have any questions about being on our list of testers, please contact us at kctraining@kingcounty.gov. And again, a BIG Thank You to those who participated this year!
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ERSJ Fundamentals: A Journey Through Socialization (Workshop Launch!)
This is the first workshop in the Cultivating Equity Series. All workshops in the Cultivating Equity Series are designed to support King County employees in learning about equity, racial, and social justice at King County. In this engaging workshop, participants will explore the complex nature of socialization and its impact on our views, beliefs, and behaviors and gain deep understanding of how systemic biases are embedded in our society. We will explore strategies for building inclusive communities where all individuals, regardless of their background, can thrive.
Together, we aim to empower participants to take meaningful actions that drive social change and promote justice in their own spheres of influence. Through interactive activities, reflection, and group discussions, participants will be able to:
- Explain the concepts of identity and socialization
- Examine how their own identities have shaped their experiences
- Describe how our socialization influences our understanding of ourselves and others.
The first session is scheduled on Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. You can view all available sessions and enroll HERE!
This course is also eligible to earn 2.75 SHRM PDC's!
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In this workshop, participants will gain a foundational understanding of gender identity, terminology, and transgender history, learn best practices to create a gender inclusive workplace, and understand their role as managers and supervisors in supporting transgender and non-binary employees in the workplace. 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 and in their teams. Our next session still has openings!
The next session is scheduled on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You can view all available sessions and Enroll Here
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Team Building!
Team building is a lot more than icebreakers and “bonding” games. Taking a moment to pause and reflect on how well teams are working together can foster a culture of respect and living into the “We are one team” value. In this 15 minute NEOGOV course, Understanding Team Building, you’ll learn how to recognize common mistakes in team building and assess your own team’s current level of development.
Want to explore and learn more? Enroll in a Leading the Way live virtual workshop to grow your skills and connect with others from all across the county!
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Leader Mindset Offered monthly, next class, Feb. 29, 2024
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Leading for Well-being Offered every other month, next class, Jan. 31, 2024
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Equity and Leadership Offered monthly, next class, Jan. 25, 2024
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Building High Trust Cultures Offered every other month, next class, Feb. 6, 2024
We also have Leader Learning Labs coming up in 2024. Leader Learning Labs are facilitated forums for County leaders to practice skills and dive deeper into Leadership Development and Equity, Racial & Social Justice topics with their peers. Each session will cover a different leader skill, while highlighting one County Value. Find out more and enroll HERE!
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At Career Support Services we are guided by King County’s True North: “Making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive.” We are here to help you thrive by providing resources to support your career development goals.
Below are our current trainings. For tips, templates, examples, and links to helpful resources, visit our website and scroll down to the section titled “Employee Career Resources.”
Questions? Please email careersupportservices@kingcounty.gov.
Creating Effective Application Materials (eLearning)
This eLearning 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. Learn more and enroll HERE.
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This eLearning will provide you with strategies and tips to help you do your best during the interview. You will learn how to prepare for a virtual or in-person interview, the interview structure and types of questions you will be asked. You will also learn our STAR-LA method and how to use it to provide organized and complete responses. You will also be given some general interviewing tips and strategies. Learn more and 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 completed the Strategic Interviewing Skills eLearning.
Our next workshop is Thursday, November 16, from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Learn more and enroll HERE.
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Winter classes start soon! See below and visit our King County Eventbrite page HERE to see more of what's coming up!
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Spanish for Fun and Travel Level 1 – On Campus – Seattle Central College
Learn the basics of Spanish in a practical and enjoyable way with an experienced, fluent instructor! Practice common, useful phrases and vocabulary as you dive into the language with basic conversations. Develop your beginning Spanish speaking ability with basic grammar, verb conjugation and pronunciation. The class is a perfect introduction or a refresher for those planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking region.
This class takes place every Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. beginning on January 8, 2024, and ending on March 11, 2024.
To learn more and to register click HERE. Fees apply.
Foundations of Project Management - Online - Seattle Central College
Project management skills are essential in a wide variety of professional roles and can even be a wonderful asset in your personal life. Learn how to become a skilled project manager in this class. Discover how to reach the goals of a project successfully, while competently leading the work of a team.
Gain basic knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques that you can apply to a wide variety of projects, even though each project is unique. Focus on managing a single, stand-alone project as the basis for your learning during this class. In each session, we will work through aspects of the project lifecycle, from planning to executing, to closing, and everything in between. You will be able to follow the same steps for managing future real-life projects.
The curriculum is based on the Project Management Institute's Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge and provides the foundation for your training to become certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP). This is the first part of the Accelerated Project Management course (recommended if you'd like to pursue the PMP exams and certification).
This class takes place every Thursday from 6:00 to 9:15 p.m. beginning on January 11, 2024, and ending on February 22, 2024.
To learn more and to register click HERE. Fees apply.
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Interested in brushing up on King County services? Search "Supervisor Nuts & Bolts" in the NEGOV Course Catalog to find self-paced segments on things from EAP/MLE (Employee Assistance Program/Making Life Easier) and King County Policy to Records Management and micro learnings like Gender Identity in the Workplace!
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