Professional Development

Upcoming Events:

May
- May 13 from 9-10AM in Colvard 5092 – Register for From Chaos to Clarity, Maximizing Productivity with Effective Strategies and AI Tools, part of HR’s Unleash Your Niner Potential series for Charlotte employees.
- May 20 from 2PM – 3:30PM, Virtual – QPR Training: Question, Persuade, Refer is a suicide prevention training that teaches individuals to recognize the warning signs of suicide. Register for the next virtual QPR training for faculty and staff.
- May 21 from 1:00PM – 2:00PM in Colvard 5092 – Register for Successful Meetings: From Preparation to Follow-up, part of HR’s Unleash Your Niner Potential series for Charlotte employees.
- May 23 from 9:00AM-4:00PM in Foundation Building, Room 112 – Mental Health First Aid is a national program that teaches skills to respond to someone struggling with distress or suicidal ideation.
- May 28 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM – HR Power Hour: Human resources is hosting an HR Power Hour webinar to provide valuable insights into hiring non-student temporary employees, including the hiring process, eligible candidates, position requirements and other essential information. Register in the Learning & Development Portal.
Recurring

Resources:

School of Professional Studies: The UNC Charlotte School of Professional Studies (SPS) is a powerhouse of offerings for learners during any stage of life.
Learning & Development Portal: UNC Charlotte partners with Cornerstone On Demand, a leading global provider of talent management software to provide a robust learning management system that enhances our ability to develop, engage and retain top talent. The Learning and Development Portal is the go-to-place to find and track all the training opportunities available to you—virtual, face-to-face and online learning—all in one portal.
Prevention & Mental Health Education: There are several programs provided by the Center for Wellness Promotion to help the community partner with the mental health professionals to identify, respond to, refer, and assist students at risk.
ASPIRE: A no-cost certificate program for employees who want to set goals and put a plan into action for professional development through the intentional use of personal strategic planning.
LEAD: Required training for supervisors of employees at UNC Charlotte. Individual sessions can be attended by those in non-supervisory roles in the interest of leadership development and succession planning or as refresher training for those who have already completed LEAD certification.
CCL Leadership Development Program: Human Resources provides three scholarships annually for qualified individuals to attend the highly regarded Leadership Development Program offered through the internationally respected Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, NC.
Professional Administrators Certification (PAC): The program provides participants with a strong understanding of UNC Charlotte’s policies and procedures to strengthen the depth and quality of administrative support staff. Enroll here.
PathwayU: Ready to explore career options? PathwayU can help! It will help guide you toward discovering purpose and meaning while exploring majors and occupations that align with your interests, personality, values and workplace preferences.
Innovative Educators – Free Training for Higher Education

Funding/Grants/Scholarships:

Tuition waiver: The Tuition Waiver program enables eligible employees to have the tuition waived for courses taken at UNC Charlotte or any of the other schools in the UNC System.
Janet B. Royster Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship promotes staff development for permanent, full-time, non-faculty employees, as well as recognizes and honors Janet Royster’s leadership and dedication to all UNC employees.

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