KeyBank Professional Development Center
Congratulations 2017 Graduates!
Congratulations to our 2017 graduates who received their certificates June 22 at the UW Tacoma KeyBank Professional Development Center certificate ceremony! We recognized 55 students who received certificates from our Fundraising Management, Contract Management, Nonprofit Management, Certified Public Manager and Human Resources Management programs.
We were honored to have you all as students, to recognize your achievements with the ceremony, and now to count you among our alumni. You are now officially eligible to join the UWAA. Become an annual member for just $30 (normally $50) or as a life member for $500 (normally $750) to receive the UWAA Grad Pack, containing your official UW Alumni license plate frame and a bundle of special savings.
You can view and download your photos from graduation at this link.
Thank you, Class of 2017. And again, congratulations!
KeyBank PDC alumni uses experience to succeed at Seattle Goodwill
If you met her today, you’d have a hard time believing Rebekah Hand grew up in Florida. Now living in Fircrest, Wash., with her husband, three sons and their bulldog Mudge, Hand has all the characteristics of a native Pacific Northwesterner. She wishes she had more time for exploring the outdoors, but finds plenty of fulfillment keeping up with her family. And like most of us, she’s a big fan of Star Wars and local craft beer. Hand fits-in one other way, as well: she’s ambitious.
Despite having a good idea of what she wanted to do, Hand wasn’t sure how to get there. After nearly a decade in the retail world, switching fields seemed impossible. Even though Hand was skilled enough to receive several interviews for HR positions, she was never able to land a position. Deciding she needed something to help build the bridge over her career change, she started considering courses at the UW-Tacoma KeyBank Professional Development Center.
In 2014, while continuing her position as an associate store manager at Pottery Barn, Hand enrolled in the center’s Human Resources Management Certificate program. Delivered over nine months, this program is designed for the professional who want to either enter the field of HR or learn the advanced skills necessary to advance to the next level. Read the full story.
Meet the Instructors: Trevor Nichol, Mastering Beer Styles
Mastering Beer Styles: Exploration and Evaluation is the KeyBank PDC’s first venture into the world of craft beer. According to the Brewer’s Association, there are nearly 4,300 craft breweries operating in the U.S. That number is only growing, and Tacoma’s thriving beer culture is a testament to that. Looking to serve the growing body of craft beer professionals, this course is designed to take students on an exploration through the world of beer.
At the helm of the course’s first iteration is BJCP Master Judge Trevor Nichol. Nichol is an industry veteran, knows beer much better than anyone at The Center, and took some time recently to answer some of our questions. Read the full story.
Mastering Beer Styles: Exploration and Evaluation
Next class starts October
Learn the history of beer, brewing basics and the nuances of what you are drinking. Whether you are an aficionado, home brewer or a professional - we'll help raise your skills and a glass! Taught by Master Beer Judge Trevor Nichol, one of only 130 master-ranked judges worldwide, this 10-week course is designed to take you on an exploration through the world of beer at a professional level.
This immersive experience, including field trips to local breweries, will cover the topics included in industry standard exam certifications such as the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) and Cicerone. Whether it’s understanding the essentials of brewing to the color and mouth-feel of a Trappist ale versus a German wheat beer and which serving glass brings out their characteristics best – there is a lot to learn and share.
We’re excited to launch this new program that reflects the growth of the craft beer industry in the South Puget Sound region, including Tacoma’s burgeoning “Brewery District.”
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We thank KeyBank for its support of UW Tacoma’s mission to educate diverse learners and transform communities by expanding the boundaries of knowledge and discovery.
The KeyBank Professional Development Center is a joint venture between the South Puget Sound community and the University of Washington Tacoma to extend the resources of the university to the community. The center works with educational providers to offer a broad array of continuing education opportunities for public and private sector professionals and organizations in a range of disciplines.
