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SUMMARY:Communication in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:This engaging workshop provides practical tools and techniques to strengthen communication skills in professional settings. Participants will explore strategies to enhance their professional presence\, improve emotional intelligence\, and apply both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to foster effective engagement. The session focuses on helping individuals make a positive impact in the workplace by communicating with clarity\, confidence\, and purpose. Whether in team meetings\, one-on-one conversations\, or high-stakes presentations\, participants will walk away with actionable strategies to communicate more effectively and build stronger professional relationships.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/communication-in-the-workplace-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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SUMMARY:MS Copilot: Craft\, Analyze and Present
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use Copilot and agents to complete real-world workflows across Microsoft 365 apps. Explore how Copilot supports key business outcomes\, including drafting content\, analyzing data\, preparing for meetings and managing communication. See how Copilot Chat\, in-app experiences and agents work together to combine organizational context and user intent across everyday work. If you have foundational knowledge of Microsoft 365\, discover how to use Copilot to work more efficiently across familiar tools such as Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, Outlook and Teams. \nLog in with your UC email address to register for MS Copilot: Craft\, Analyze and Present. \nFor event info\, contact Tracy Waffenfeld. For general AI questions\, email askai@ucop.edu.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/ms-copilot-craft-analyze-and-present/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Tracy Waffenfeld":MAILTO:tracy@netcomlearning.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T120000
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SUMMARY:Creating Accessible Documents Part 2: PDF
DESCRIPTION:Building off the Creating Accessible Documents 1: MS Office training\, Accessible PDF Documents offers a deep dive into using Adobe Acrobat Pro to manipulate\, tag\, and test PDF documents for accessibility. We will cover tagging documents from scratch\, what common accessibility errors are\, tables\, and building accessible PDF forms. In order to fully participate in this class\, you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Pro installed (not just Acrobat Reader).
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/creating-accessible-documents-part-2-pdf-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T120000
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SUMMARY:Excel Power BI (Session 3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Learn Dashboards and reporting using Excel and Power BI\, and is ideal for Analysts and staff interested in dashboards and reporting. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n• Preparing Excel data for Power BI\n• Building Power BI visuals\n• Designing dashboards\n• Publishing and sharing reports \nSoftware Requirements \n\nMicrosoft Excel (Microsoft 365 desktop version)\nPower BI Desktop (free download; approval needed from UCOP IT)\n\nRecommended Setup A dual‑monitor setup is recommended for the best learning experience. Participants with a single screen can still fully participate; simple adaptations will be provided. \nAttendance for all three sessions is required: Nov 5\, Nov 12\, & Nov 18
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-power-bi-session-3-of-3-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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SUMMARY:Mentorship Program Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the UCOP Mentorship Program. The Mentorship Program is an exciting opportunity to share and learn career skills and leadership practices\, guide and navigate the UCOP culture\, and establish long term professional relationships. The goal of the Mentorship Program is to create mentor–mentee pairings that provide a supportive structure for UCOP employees to cultivate contacts\, explore challenges and enhance their effectiveness as they grow both personally and professionally.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/mentorship-program-info-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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SUMMARY:New Employee Orientation - Remote
DESCRIPTION:The UCOP Remote New Employee Orientation is designed to support the transition into the organization of fully remote employees and those who report to locations outside Oakland (DC\, Sac\, and Path).\n\n\nTopics include: \n\nUniversity of California and our history\nOverview of UCOP and the organization\nTools and Resources\nSustainability\nErgonomics\nOMBUDS\nOffice of Culture and Inclusive Excellence\n\nNote: For Benefits overview\,  attend the  MONTHLY Benefits Webinar – This covers all of your benefits.  Eligible employees must sign up for health insurance and disability benefits within their period of initial eligibility (PIE)\, which is thirty-one days from the date of eligibility for benefits\, regardless of when they attend the orientation session. \nFor all resources for New Employees\, review: \n\nNew Employee Webpage on UC Net\nLearning and Development sharepoint site \nNew Employee Box Folder with all resources\n\nNote:  Employees who report to Oakland in person or hybrid should attend the In Person Orientation. 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/new-employee-orientation-remote-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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SUMMARY:Eat for Calm: Food\, Stress & Everyday Wellness
DESCRIPTION:We will share simple ways that everyday food choices can support energy\, wellness\, and a sense of calm during busy workdays. This session will explore easy “stress-snack makeovers\,” how to build-your-own wellness bowls\, and quick\, nourishing recipes you can fit into a busy schedule.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/eat-for-calm-food-stress-everyday-wellness/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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SUMMARY:People Leader Forum- Recruitment with AI
DESCRIPTION:As AI tools become more common in the job search process\, recruiters and hiring managers are adapting their recruitment and interviewing approaches. Join us for this month’s People Leader Series to discuss how AI is impacting recruitment at UCOP\, including resumes\, candidate screening\, and interviewing. We’ll review effective interviewing techniques\, behavioral-based questions\, and follow-up strategies that help validate candidate experience and capabilities.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/people-leader-forum-recruitment-with-ai/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T190024Z
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SUMMARY:New Employee Orientation - Remote
DESCRIPTION:The UCOP Remote New Employee Orientation is designed to support the transition into the organization of fully remote employees and those who report to locations outside Oakland (DC\, Sac\, and Path).\n\n\nTopics include: \n\nUniversity of California and our history\nOverview of UCOP and the organization\nTools and Resources\nSustainability\nErgonomics\nOMBUDS\nOffice of Culture and Inclusive Excellence\n\nNote: For Benefits overview\,  attend the  MONTHLY Benefits Webinar – This covers all of your benefits.  Eligible employees must sign up for health insurance and disability benefits within their period of initial eligibility (PIE)\, which is thirty-one days from the date of eligibility for benefits\, regardless of when they attend the orientation session. \nFor all resources for New Employees\, review: \n\nNew Employee Webpage on UC Net\nLearning and Development sharepoint site \nNew Employee Box Folder with all resources\n\nNote:  Employees who report to Oakland in person or hybrid should attend the In Person Orientation. 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/new-employee-orientation-remote-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270121T130000
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SUMMARY:Financing Your UC Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative webinar on the 2027-2028 financial aid application. We’ll cover the latest updates in the financial aid landscape\, guidance on submitting a financial aid application\, and more tips and resources on paying for college. \nThis event is geared towards high school students\, community college students\, parents and caring adults who are interested in learning more about financing a UC education. \nRegister: Financing Your UC Education (Jan. 21\, 2027)
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/financing-your-uc-education-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Lori.Fuller@ucop.edu":MAILTO:Lori.Fuller@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270121T180000
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SUMMARY:Financing Your UC Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative webinar on the 2027-2028 financial aid application. We’ll cover the latest updates in the financial aid landscape\, guidance on submitting a financial aid application\, and more tips and resources on paying for college. \nThis event is geared towards high school students\, community college students\, parents and caring adults who are interested in learning more about financing a UC education. \nRegister: Financing Your UC Education (Jan. 21\, 2027\, evening)
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/financing-your-uc-education-4/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Lori.Fuller@ucop.edu":MAILTO:Lori.Fuller@ucop.edu
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