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Why is Summer Learning Important for Professional Development?

From September to June everyone is swamped with work, taking care of the family, trying to find some work-life balance, and maybe even a certificate program to excel in your career. You need time off – but your mind and urge to learn don’t quit just because it is summertime.

May 9, 2022

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Learn something new this Summer

Come for one or more of these 16 FREE virtual Lunch-and-Learns featuring our most popular professional development topics. Get an immediate career boost that can advance your career this summer from UW Tacoma's Professional Development Center.

May 2, 2022

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Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week with Us

Since 1985, the first week of May has been an opportunity to express gratitude to those who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local, and tribal government employees. All are welcome to attend a free virtual lunch-and-learn on May 4: “Compassion in Leadership.”

April 25, 2022

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Workplace Stress and Employee Retainment

As employers struggle with the implications of the Great Resignation/Reshuffle, a new report indicates that healthier workplaces are more likely to have higher retention rates.

April 18, 2022

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Stressed Out: What to do about Work Place Stress

Stressed Out We have just passed the two-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic and the stress just keeps building. What can you do to take care of yourself if workplace stress is also contributing?

March 28, 2022