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What's a "stackable" course?

How are pancakes like professional development courses? UW Tacoma Professional Development Center Executive Director Christopher Cellars explains.

February 22, 2022

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You Don't Have to Go It Alone: Mentorship in HR

As part of this year’s Employment Law and HR Conference, WA State SHRM has asked PDC instructor Rebekah Jones to facilitate “Emerging Professionals Speed Networking” on March. Program Manager Saralyn Smith sat down with Rebekah for a brief conversation about the event and the importance of networking / mentoring in the human resources management field. 

February 14, 2022

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Before You Quit

Career Actions to Consider During the Great Resignation/Reshuffle Christopher Cellars, Executive Director of the UW Tacoma Professional Development Center, has some thoughts to share.

January 25, 2022

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4 Ways to Evaluate a Professional Development Certificate

From online, for-profit companies to state-run universities, there are a growing number of educational offerings outside of the traditional, degree-based structure of higher education. So how do you evaluate a professional development certificate?

January 18, 2022

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Free DEI Workshop on February 9- Building an Equity Team

If you have been wondering whether an equity team is right for your organization, this one-hour webinar will share a brief overview of how to build a foundation for a successful equity team launch.

December 28, 2021

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Get Ready for the New aPHR Exam

Considering taking the aPHR exam? Online test prep is now available through our partner MindEdge.  

December 28, 2021

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Set Yourself Up for Success

The start of a new year brings with it the opportunity to make improvements, take on new challenges, and explore new avenues. Unfortunately, for many of us, that energy quickly fizzles and many of our plans go unrealized.

December 28, 2021

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The HUB: Federal Way Higher Education Center to Open

A new center will provide access to adult education and student support services through a partnership of UW Tacoma, Highline College, the City of Federal Way and Federal Way Public Schools.

September 10, 2021