Training Spotlight for October 15
Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion – Online – Mindful Self-Compassion combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion, providing a powerful tool for emotional resilience. This class is being offered through Balanced You and is free. To view available opportunities and register, please follow this link. Register here. More opportunities are available on our King County Eventbrite page. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit Learning and Development at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
Training Spotlight for October 13
QuickBooks Level 1 – Online – North Seattle College – Explore everything you need to get started with QuickBooks Desktop. This class is $85.00 and takes place on Thursdays for two sessions on Oct. 15 and 22. Register here More opportunities are available on our King County Eventbrite page. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit Learning and Development at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
Training Spotlight courses from Learning and Development
Leadership and Management Series through North Seattle College – Online – Develop your leadership, communication, motivation, and problem-solving skills with this workshop based series. Take all four classes in the series to enhance your professional toolbox with skills to be used in a variety of workplace situations. All four classes need to be completed to receive a completion in PeopleSoft. Register here Oct. 14 – Communication Skills Oct. 21 – Decision-Making Oct. 28 – Dealing with Difficult People Nov. 4 – Team Leadership Communication and Problem Solving Skills with Lenny Borer – Online – Facilitated by… Read More
Training Spotlight opportunities from Learning and Development
Communication and Problems Solving Skills, online – Facilitated by Lenny Borer, this three-day training is $65 and takes place from 9-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Oct. 13, 14, and 15. Register here. QuickBooks Level 1, online – Offered through North Seattle College this class is $85 and takes place over two sessions on Oc. 15 and 22. Register here. More opportunities are available on our King County Eventbrite page. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit Learning and Development at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
Training Spotlight courses from Learning and Development
Fall classes through North Seattle College, online opportunities – Accounting and QuickBooks; Accounting for Small Business; Understanding Trauma; Leadership and Management series; AWS Academy Cloud Foundations; and more! View all opportunities and register here. Facilitating Effective Meetings, 2-day online training – Facilitated by Lenny Borer, this two-day training is $65 and takes place from 8:30am to 12:00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 6 and 7. Register here. More opportunities are available on our King County Eventbrite page. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit Learning and Development at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
Register for the Procurement Technology Modernization Open House on October 1
The Procurement Technology Modernization (PTM) project is well underway and fast approaching some major milestones. This project includes two system implementations: Oracle Procurement and Concur Travel and Travel Expense Reimbursement. The Oracle Procurement system includes a new service request and solicitations module, along with a self-service supplier registration module. It is scheduled to launch on October 26. Right now, the project team is focused on executing a phased training approach including Procurement and Payables staff, agency representatives, and eventually all relevant agency users. The second system implementation of the PTM project, the… Read More
Training Spotlight: Upcoming learning opportunities
Visit Learning and Development to find a diverse collection of classes available. Employees can view the King County Eventbrite page for current listings, and visit the Learning and Development website for other opportunities from various agencies. Current offerings include: King County Mentor Program Lunch and Learn – Online – This one hour Lunch and Learn is free and will provide detail on how to become a mentor or find a mentor. Facilitated by Rowena Jackson with a variety of options, you can register here for the next session on Friday, Sept. 25. Communication and Problems Solving Skills Online – Facilitated by Lenny… Read More
Training Spotlight: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Basics OnDemand
The economic recession, racial injustice and the global pandemic are all having a profound impact on the mental health of children. Age, direct experience, and pre-existing conditions are all factors that can compound the effects of current events on children’s mental health. NAMI Basics OnDemand, offered free by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a six-session online education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth ages 22 or younger who are experiencing mental health symptoms. NAMI Basics OnDemand is an adaptation of the in-person course offered in 43… Read More
Building Bridges Between Cultures, online training Sept. 18
The King County Native American Leadership Council is sponsoring “Building Bridges Between Cultures.” This free learning opportunity is open to all King County employees and is limited to 300 participants. This workshop will assist participants to understand and acknowledge the unique history and experience of Indigenous Peoples and learn about allyship responsibilities. The training will be hosted by Ellany Kayce and Jonathan Betz-Zall of the Seattle based Nakani Native Program. “Nakani” is a Tlingit word for a person or an entity that serves as a go-between or connector for different people and cultures. Friday, Sept. 18 from 10… Read More
Upcoming learning opportunities this fall
Learning and Development has a diverse collection of classes to choose from. Employees can view the King County Eventbrite page for current listings, and visit the Learning and Development website for other opportunities from various agencies. Current offerings include: Brain-based Time Management Online – This three hour class is $50 and space is limited. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, from 1-4 p.m. Register here. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, from 9 a.m. to noon. Register here. More options for this class available on the King County Eventbrite page Grantwriting 101 Online – Offered through North Seattle College, this course is $99 and is four sessions. The series takes place every… Read More
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