Awareness, Soft Skills & Innovative Specialty Trainings
In this post-pandemic work climate, the inversely proportional relationship between less and more seems to be growing – the more the job openings, the fewer the candidates; the fewer the employees, the more the work expectations, etc. As a business owner and/or operator, it is vital to hold on to the employees that you do have. It is imperative to not only make sure that your workers are well-versed in their individual roles but also that they are equipped with various skills needed to handle multiple roles and quickly and efficiently advance into roles of leadership and more responsibility. All the while, a working environment that fosters teamwork, diversity and an inclusive working environment has never been more valuable than now. With the extra duties continuing to mount on your desk, who has the time to ensure that your employees are getting the appropriate training and the skill-building needed to be comfortable, competent and successful in their roles . . .
Look no further than to UCA Outreach and Community Engagement to help you fill awareness and individual skills gaps at your organization with UCA Workplace ASSIST – Awareness, Soft Skills & Innovative Specialty Trainings. The University of Central Arkansas is loaded with an arsenal of instructors, trainers, presenters and facilitators knowledgeable on a plethora of subjects and topics related to everyday happenings at your workplace. Whether it’s an Awareness training on Diversity and Inclusion, a Soft Skills training on Critical Thinking or an Innovative Specialty Training such as Effective Team-Building through Cupcake Decoration or the UCA Challenge Course, we are able to meet your organizational and employee needs for upskilling and creating quality work environments. Scroll down to see a few of our various training options.
Now, we are also aware that available dollars for these types of trainings may not have been a line item in your budget this year . . . No worries! Did you know that you can receive funding from the Arkansas Office of Skills Development to help you cover the costs of training? Click HERE for more information about the types of training grants available.
Your company’s and employees’ needs are great, but you only have so much time on your hands. You’re longing for some aid when it comes to creating a trusted and viable work environment. You see the potential in your workers, but you just haven’t had the opportunity to spend the time with them to nurture them as you have desired. As you and your team work tirelessly to hit your goals, focus solely on your primary business duties and let UCA make it easier to hit those goals by providing your workplace with an ASSIST.
Potential Class/Workshop List:
- Identifying and Leveraging Personal Strengths
- Implementing Effective Time and Action Management Strategies
- Stress Management/Dealing with Anxiety
- Effective Communication
- Difficult Conversations/Conflict Resolution
- Quality Decision Making/Goal-Setting
- Creating Culture/Motivating Others
- Leading Effective Meetings/Finding Creative Solutions
- Collaboration/Delegation & Employee Empowerment
- Building a Diverse Team
- Diversity, Belonging, Equity and Inclusion
- Critical Thinking
Team-Building Exercises (such as):
- Cupcake Decorating Challenge
- UCA Challenge Course (High & Low Ropes Challenges)
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For more information, contact Reuel Shepherd at 501-450-3429 or rshepherd@uca.edu.