Note: A version of this calendar was sent out recently that contained events from last year. Please kill that calendar and instead use the following.
Grand Valley State University is offering a series of workshops for professionals. These one-day workshops cover topics ranging form public relations to hiring the right person. The workshops are held in the DeVos Center on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
March 9, Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon
Fee: $79
How does a small business make the big headlines? Learn the basics of public relations -- what it is and what it isn't -- including how to establish media relationships, prepare for news interviews and write a clear, concise news release. Find out why your own employees are key to a successful PR program.
Instructor: Clare Wade, Principal, Clare Wade Communications
March 16, Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to noon
Fee: $ 79
What distinguishes successful organizations from their counterparts? A lot of research has been conducted to determine that criteria. What have researchers discovered as the main key to success: strong leadership. Whether organizations rise or fall is based on the strength or weakness of their leadership. What is leadership? How do you identify it and develop it in yourself and others? Join us to discover core leadership traits that ensure success.
Instructor: Rhoda Kreuzer, Consultant and Executive Coach, Partners In Action
March 30, Wednesday, 8 a.m. to noon
Fee: $99 (includes manual)
Hiring a new employee is a major investment for your company. You need an effective selection system that provides accuracy, equity for all applicants, and buy-in from the hiring manager and the candidates. In this workshop, you will be given the tools and skills to implement a hiring system that will increase your chances of finding the right person for the job.
Instructor: Tim Nieboer, Senior Consultant, Quantum Services, Inc.
April 1, Friday, 9 am to Noon
Fee: $ 99 (Includes a copy of the book "Rat Race Relaxer")
Are you stressed, confused, searching for work-life balance? Have you experienced a downsizing, promotion or relocation? Find new meaning in a current job, expose unhealthy levels of stress or discover a path to a whole new journey! Learn how to harness the power of using each day to make reasoned, proactive choices that eventually lead to lifelong changes. Leave this session with a better understanding of what limits your potential and learn simple, actionable tips to make the rat race more manageable.
Instructor: JoAnna Carey, President, Carey'D Away Enterprises, LLC
April 13, Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $99 (includes four-course meal)
Business luncheons or dinners have always been a means of conducting job interviews, getting to know a client, choosing partners, and networking. You need to be polished, prepared, and etiquette-proper in order to outclass the competition in today's business environment. This will be a hands-on course that teaches handshakes, navigating a place setting, Continental and American Style Dining, giving and receiving toasts, being seated, use of napkins, posture, and eye contact. You only get one opportunity to make a first impression--Make it your best!
Instructor: Stacey Carpin, Director, Etissentials, LLC
April 15, Friday, 9 a.m. to noon
Fee: $79
Effective writers make effective managers, supervisors, and employees. Gain confidence in your writing skills as you learn quick methods for improving the clarity, style, appearance, and accuracy of your documents. Session leaders will focus on e-mail memoranda and business reports in this interactive and hands-on workshop.
Instructors: Roger Gilles and Mark Schaub, GVSU Department of Writing
April 18, 25/May 2, 9, 16, 23, 31/June 6, Monday, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fee: $99 (includes textbook)
Buon Giorno! If you are traveling to Italy this year, here's a class for beginners who want to learn basic Italian words and phrases. We will emphasize the spoken word and expressions to meet your basic needs while navigating through the tourist spots and countryside. A textbook with CD-Rom will be provided to increase your learning curve by practicing at home between classes.
Instructor: Doriana Gould, GVSU Modern Languages Department
April 29, 8 a.m. to noon
Fee: $ 79
Evaluate current time management skills and ways to improve use of personal time. Understand the rewards of good time management. Assess time management needs. Create a master plan to improve time management skills. Learn how to manage time effectively to achieve life goals.
Registration is available online at www.gvsu.edu/learn or by calling (800) 690-0314 or (616) 331-7180. Registration forms can also be faxed to (616) 331-7365 or mailed to Grand Valley State University, Division of Continuing Education, 401 W. Fulton 289C DEV, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
