Complete any 4 workshops to receive a Certificate of Completion. Trainings are offered on a first come, first served basis with a cap of 50 participants. Offered Fall 2026 & Spring 2027.
Trainer: Rae Ann Ianniello | Date: Friday, Sept 25.| Time: 11:00- 12:00
Are you ready to make your experience stand out? Learn how to turn your accomplishments into a compelling resume and cover-letter. Whether you're pursuing a promotion, changing roles, or exploring other District opportunities, you'll learn practical strategies for showcasing your unique strengths and abilities.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
List your accomplishments using a simple formula that highlights results, skills, and impact
Strengthen your resume and cover letter by tailoring content to a specific position
Use a resume/cover-letter checklist to improve your chance of getting an interview
Identify “red flags” and replace them with content that engages hiring managers
Trainer: Rae Ann Ianniello | Date: Friday, Oct 2.| Time: 11:00-12:00
Interviews aren't just about having the right answers—they're about communicating your value with confidence. In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to prepare strategically, handle challenging questions, tell compelling stories, and make a strong impression. You will also get feedback on how well you communicate your strengths when responding to tough questions.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
Use the STAR strategy to turn your experiences into compelling interview stories
Answer the most challenging questions confidently
Practice an interview-prep strategy you can use before any interview
Trainers: Drew Patterson| Date: Thursday, Oct 8.| Time: 12:00-01:00
Digital Organization for Busy Professionals helps community college faculty and administrators streamline their digital workflows, reduce overwhelm, and create sustainable systems for managing email, files, calendars, and tasks. This training focuses on practical, real-world strategies that make daily work smoother, clearer, and less stressful especially during peak academic periods. Participants leave with simple, repeatable habits and a personalized digital organization setup that supports efficiency and work life balance.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
Utilize available workflow tools
Calendar optimization & time blocking
Task and project tracking systems
File organization & digital decluttering
Trainer: Jackie Welch | Date: Friday, Oct 23.| Time: 11:00- 12:00
How do you turn a group of people into a connected team? In this interactive session, you will learn how relational check-ins, micro-validations, and other quick messages can help to create a warm climate at work. You will explore practical ways to make people feel welcomed, known, supported, and valued for their authentic selves.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
Recognize everyday behaviors that strengthen—or weaken—a sense of belonging
Use inclusive communication strategies in meetings, emails, and daily interactions
Respond when someone feels overlooked, excluded, or misunderstood
Build stronger connections across differences in roles, backgrounds, and perspectives
Trainer: Sonia Malek| Date: Friday, Nov 13.| Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Working at a college can be challenging--growing demands, limited resources, difficult conversations, and competing priorities can leave even the most dedicated professionals feeling depleted. Led by a mental health professional, this interactive session explores practical ways to protect your energy, set healthier boundaries, and stay effective without burning out.
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
Identify what is—and isn't—within your control
Use practical strategies for responding to emotional interactions, setting boundaries, and managing expectations
Create a realistic Personal Plan for prioritizing workplace wellbeing
Workshops are held in Zoom. New to Zoom? View Zoom for Beginners resources.
Jackie Welch, Certified Coach, Facilitator and Trainer has a diverse leadership background with 25+ years of corporate experience driving business results, embracing culture change, and working in collaboration with other teams to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction. She is an experienced workshop facilitator working with organizations to identify potential gaps and implement solutions. Jackie is also a member of the ICF (International Coaching Federation) and has also completed her required studies in Learning & Development in the area of Instructional Design and Delivery. Her Credentials consist of: DDI Certified Facilitator, Instructional Design, Certified Coach, CPCC and Minority Business Owner (MWBE).
Drew Patterson is an independent consultant, trainer, professor, and coach. He brings over a decade of sales success and many success stories working with small businesses and start-ups.
Drew helps companies connect from the inside, connect to their customers, and think differently. He is able to do this by leveraging his past sales success, teaching experience, and consulting for diverse clients.
Drew also draws upon his other life experiences when working with clients, including travel throughout Europe, Asia, ad North America. He is also an avid motorcyclist and cyclist, and believes that a work/live balance for business- people is achievable, enjoyable, and important for prolonged success.
Rae Ann Ianniello holds a Master’s degree in Communication, two teaching credentials, a certificate in Human Resources Management and a Master Trainer certificate from NUMMI (Toyota affiliate). She has served as the President of the HR Connection (a professional educational and networking group), and is a member of the American Society for Training & Development. Rae Ann has presented courses using several modalities including Instructor-led, hybrid, and online courses for a wide variety of organizations, including high-tech, start-ups, profits and non-profits, large and small businesses, and government agencies. A dynamic, hands-on instructor, she delivers in-depth training that is interactive, practical, and fun!