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Elevate your administrative, support or entry-level career

There’s still time to sign up for Take Charge: Developing a Career Strategy. This five-month program, sponsored by UCOP’s Learning & Development team, will give you the tools you need to thrive in the workplace for years to come.


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New course: Building Strong Work Relationships

Building excellent interpersonal communication skills is a no-brainer for success in a multitude of career paths. Offered in Oakland and online, a new course gives you the tools you need to nourish collaborative and productive work relationships.


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Strong relationships foster career success

Have you seen projects falter because stakeholders could not come to a consensus? A new Oakland-based course will provide critical guidance around building work relationships that minimize miscommunications to help meet shared goals.


CPR/AED classes: Become a certified emergency responder

Are you interested in becoming a certified emergency responder?UCOP is sponsoring several three-hour training sessions of the American Heart Association’s Heartsaver® training course in Oakland.


The “Do’s & Don’ts” of Effective Presentations

Mark your calendar for this upcoming professional development opportunity to enthrall your audience and attract the attention your presentations deserve.


Take Charge: Boost your career

If you’re an administrative, support or entry-level staff member, check out UCOP’s newly revamped Take Charge program. This five-month series is a supportive, fun way to bring your career to the next level.


UC Virtual Career Series: Marketing Your Ph.D. for a Non-Academic Career

Wondering how a doctoral degree can translate to a career outside the lab or classroom? Find out in the next episode of UC’s Virtual Career Series — available to all employees.


Professional development: What skills do you need?

Are there skills you need to strengthen for success in your career? Learning and Development is here to help. Check out current classes or submit a training request.


LBGTQ+ @ Work: The importance of diversity and inclusivity

On June 11 at noon, the UC Virtual Career series presents its next episode. Catch a sneak-peek interview with UC Irvine alumna Krystianne Avedian, a role model for LGBTQ+ leadership in the workplace.


Top-notch tech classes are free at UCOP

Update and refine your technology skills with professional development software classes. Keep your team on track, bring projects to life and learn best practices for data visualization, website administration, presentations and more.


UC Virtual Career Series: LGBTQ+ @ Work

On June 11, join UC’s popular alumni series for seasoned guidance about navigating LGBTQ identities at work — from fostering inclusivity to being a great ally and mentoring others. All staff are welcome to participate.