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Our Leadership Skills Program
Although some people seem to be born leaders, we all have to develop skills and attributes in order to be great leaders. When businesses, both large and small, have ineffective leaders, the entire team feels the effects. A good leader inspires others to work effectively and to help and support their teammates. On the other…
Our Program For Lean Principles
As a small business, reducing your waste and increasing your productivity helps to optimize performance in the workplace. At the Glendale Community College Professional Development Center, we offer a program titled, “Lean Principles For Teams.” The goal of lean operations are to increase your productivity while reducing your operating costs. Our lean program includes three…
Our Customer Service Program
Without a doubt, dealing with the general public can be a very difficult task to undertake. If you have ever worked any sort of job in your entire life, then you have most likely dealt with a rude customer. Unfortunately, some customers experience high levels of dissatisfaction that had nothing to do with your job,…
The Technical Skills You Need To Get Hired Right Now
In the current occupational climate, people more than ever are searching for ways to make themselves more appealing than others who they are competing for the same job. This can be difficult. After all, there are plenty of technical skills a person can have that won’t do them a bit of good when it comes…
Professional Development Opportunities Available For Entrepreneurs
Thanks to the opportunities for ecommerce made possible by the internet, we live in a particularly advantageous time for entrepreneurs. Today, anyone with a good idea, some startup capital, and the ability to secure physical or digital space for their business can start a company with fairly good chances for success. If you’re thinking about…
How To Take The Next Step In Your Manufacturing Career
In a world that seems to be increasingly dominated by digital and “smart” technologies, it may come as a surprise that the manufacturing is still providing solid career opportunities for today’s workforce. If you’re the type of person who enjoys taking an idea from paper to reality, manufacturing may be the industry in which you’ll…
Continuous Development Is Essential For Healthcare Professionals
It’s no secret that healthcare professionals must complete a long and rigorous academic education in order to successfully find a position. Whether we’re talking about nurses, doctors, nurse practitioners, or other healthcare professionals, it’s necessary for them to complete at least one–if not more–advanced degree, licence exam, and or certification before then can even begin…
Why Is Professional Development Important For Educators?
As educators we may be a little biased, but we truly believe that choosing to teach is one of the most noble professions a person can pursue. Without talented, motivated educators, some of the world’s most innovative and brilliant minds might not have had the skills they needed to articulate their ideas or bring their…
Why Are Technical Skills Important For Managers?
One thing that many of us hear from the time we’re in grade school is the importance of continuous learning. Every day, in every aspect of our lives, it’s essential to gain all the knowledge we can about the world around us. This is especially true during the phase of life in which you’re launching…
Pro Tips That Will Help Advance Your Engineering Career
According to the U.S. Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment opportunities in the architecture and engineering industries is projected to grow 3 percent from 2014 to 2024, adding about 67,200 new jobs. The median annual wage for architecture and engineering occupations was $76,870 in May 2015.” Together, these statistics tell us that…