UW-Green Bay Expands Access to Regional Professional Training in the Sheboygan Area
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2024
GREEN BAY, Wis. — UW-Green Bay is offering five professional workshops on topical subjects, suitable for entrepreneurs and professionals with responsibilities in operations, human resource management or new business development.
Workshops are $39 each, or $159 for all five, and take place on the UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. beginning this month.
“Our goal is to provide practical, locally-focused education that responds to the specific inquiries our community has requested,” says Jess Lambrecht, executive officer, Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Training. “We’re delivering a training series to meet the unique needs of the Sheboygan community by ensuring that education is accessible and affordable for everyone.”
Topics and dates include:
- Leading a Remote Workforce – Tuesday, September 24
- Join us for an engaging session that will provide practical strategies and insights on leading remote teams, such as fostering communication, maintaining productivity, and building team culture in a virtual setting. Instructor: Sheri Treu, Director of Organizational Effectiveness, Menasha Corp.
- Healthcare Burnout – Wednesday, October 9
- If you are experiencing workplace stressors like runaway workload, job insecurity, conflict or rapid changes in technology or job expectations, we’re excited to have you join us! Instructor: Ben Biddick, Author, Iraq Veteran & Crisis Negotiator.
- QuickBooks Online Tips & Tricks – Wednesday, October 23
- This training will include hands-on demonstrations and practical scenarios, ensuring you leave with actionable skills that can be immediately applied in your day-to-day operations. Instructor: Jessie Bildings, CAAS Assistant Controller, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.
- Demystifying AI in Business – Monday, November 4
- Designed for professionals seeking clarity on how artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize operations, drive innovation and enhance decision-making, this workshop will explore the practical applications of AI in various business domains—from automating routine tasks to harnessing predictive analytics for strategic insights. Instructor: Paul Belanger, Associate Professor of English, UW-Green Bay.
- Grant Writing – Tuesday, November 12
- This session is designed to equip professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to craft successful grant applications, including identifying the right funding opportunities, structuring your proposal, and articulating your organization’s needs and impact effectively. Instructor: Kerry Kuenzi, Ph.D., Professor of Public & Environmental Affairs, UW-Green Bay.
To learn more about about regional professional training offered through UW-Green Bay in Sheboygan, please visit this website or connect with Chris Ledvina, Business Development Specialist, at ledvinch@ugb.edu or (920) 465-2164.
About UW-Green Bay
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 10,300 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 85,000 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates. With four campus locations in Northeast Wisconsin, the University’s access mission welcomes all students who want to learn, from every corner of the world. Championing bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965, it is a university on the rise – Wisconsin’s fastest-growing UW. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.
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