Kick off the new year by prioritizing your professional growth and connecting with colleagues. Apply for one of UCOP’s highly rated learning cohort opportunities!

UC Peer Connections 

Audience:

• All UCOP staff in a career or contract role who are interested in developing their careers while building meaningful connections

UC Peer Connections is a self-driven UC peer-to-peer networking program that aims to enhance employee connection and belonging within UCOP and across the system through meaningful relationships. Participating colleagues are paired with peers at UCOP and other UC locations (including UC Berkeley and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources) based on their career level, interests and aspirations. In general, managers are matched with fellow managers, and individual contributors are matched with peers at their level to ensure a balanced and comfortable exchange. Participants meet virtually on the Imperative platform, which is designed to facilitate authentic conversations through guided questions and discussions. Read the UC Peer Connections overview, then complete the UC Peer Connections application by Friday, Feb. 13.

People Management Integrated Learning Program

Audience:

• Newer people managers who would like to learn essential skills that will help them be more effective in leading their teams
• Individual contributors who anticipate moving into a people manager role in the next two years and who want to acquire critical skills in advance to set themselves up for future success

If you’ve been looking for a way to boost your career by learning to become a people manager or enhancing your leadership skills, check out the UCOP People Management Integrated Learning Program (PM-ILP). Designed to complement the online Systemwide People Management Series & Certificate, participants complete online courses independently, then meet monthly as a cohort to apply the skills learned. These interactive sessions include guest speakers, opportunities to share and learn best practices and additional resources. By the end of the series, you’ll be able to demonstrate how you have used the knowledge, skills and abilities you’ve learned to become more impactful. Read the full PM-ILP program overview, talk to your manager, then complete the 2026 PM-ILP Program Application by Friday, Feb. 27. Note that your supervisor will be required to complete a support form in order for your application to to be considered.

For questions about the above opportunities, contact ucopld@ucop.edu. 

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