All Teach, All Learn in the WA CPM®
For veteran public servant Chris Workman, learning from peers across different agencies was at the heart of the CPM experience.
April 10, 2023
WA Askew Award Recipient: Jessica Griess (CPM, 2022)
On March 16, 2023, the Washington Certified Public Manager® program presented Jessica Griess with the Askew Award for exceptional Capstone Project from the 2021-22 cohort.
March 28, 2023
Nurture a Strong LinkedIn Profile
Like most resources we need in a pinch, LinkedIn works best when checked and minded regularly. In this article, you'll learn four ways to keep your profile clean, up to date, and ready when you need it.
November 29, 2022
Resume Review
When was the last time you reviewed your resume? For most people, a resume is something that gets dusted off when they are considering looking for a new job, but experts say that you should be revising your resume at least every six months
November 7, 2022
Building a Strong Foundation for Children in Honduras
UW Tacoma Professional Development Center student Wendy Jackson shares her story of making her Nonprofit Management Certificate count for children in Honduras.
October 20, 2022
2022 SEKISUI HR Scholarship Winners Announced
UW Tacoma Professional Development Center is excited to announce the three winners of our first-ever scholarship for emerging HR professionals.
September 14, 2022
Earn While You Learn
Former PDC student Laurie Miller shares how obtaining a professional certificate from UW Tacoma nearly a decade ago helped her grow her career and remain up to date with her skills while working full-time.
September 12, 2022
Meet the Instructors: Angel Latterell, Project Management
Project management skills are actually universally applicable on the job and at home – being a good project manager also makes you a more effective person in life. It gives you practical skills to accomplish more and reach new heights personally and professionally.
August 29, 2022
Finding Your Passion and Taking the Leap
“To make a (career) change at the age of 50 and to move away from a career that I am good at is the stuff of craziness. But when I really sat down and really thought about why would I stay ... they were safe, they were comfortable, but they didn’t support my own growth.”
August 15, 2022
From Rough and Tough to Respected and Safe: The Cultural Shift of American Piledriving Equipment
Ryan Berry, PDC alum of PDC Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belt and Project Management courses, found transformational cultural change at his workplace through the implementation of the knowledge he gained through professional development at UW Tacoma.
August 1, 2022
