Leaders are the keeper of the vision for their group but, “a vision not shared is just a hallucination.” The ability to communicate effectively and dynamically may be the single most important skills for managers at all levels. Lead your organization to its strategic goals by learning how to overcome communications barriers and deliver both positive and negative messages appropriately. Use storytelling techniques to communicate more dynamically, both in person and in writing. Turn your dusty mission statement into an engaging strategic vision. And avoid inflicting “death by PowerPoint” on your audiences with better presentation and public speaking skills.

CEUs/ILUs: 1.6Length (in hours): 16Price in USD $195.00

Anyone wanting to find out how to create effective and dynamic websites/applications will want to take this course. You may be a webmaster or a graphic designer already creating static websites wishing to take your skills to the next level. You will acquire the fundamentals of the most popular Web 2.0 technologies. You will take away a functioning web application hosted on a web server that is both accessible and Search Engine Optimized.

CEUs/ILUs: 1.6Length (in hours): 16Price in USD $245.00

Whether you manage or lead people, collaborative skills are essential to help harness the energy of groups and teams for maximum performance and productivity. Knowledge of collaborative skills will enable you to gain participation quickly, get input and buy-in for building consensus and plan for cooperation to get crucial projects completed. This course will help you explore the principles of collaborative management and gain insight on how to expand your collaborative skills for success of your team or organization.

CEUs/ILUs: 1.6Length (in hours): 16Price in USD $245.00

In this one-hour Zoom session, women* and underrepresented workers can explore high-wage careers in the construction trades as well as low-cost or no-cost training programs and job opportunities!

*people who identify as women or as gender-expansive, gender-nonconforming, or non-binary

Take advantage of this one-hour Zoom session designed for women* and underrepresented workers interested in exploring careers within the forestry trades! *people who identify as women or as gender-expansive, gender-nonconforming, or non-binary

Whether you are just thinking about subbing or are a seasoned veteran looking to add some fresh ideas and “tools” to your repertoire, you’ll thoroughly enjoy this professional development opportunity. You will get to tour several schools within the RSU 14 District and will meet various RSU 14 staff members. Learn about the required substitute paperwork and protocol, strategies to keep students on task, tips to make lessons more appealing to reluctant learners along with tried and true behavior modifiers from our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Program. The $34 course fee will be reimbursed to any participants who 1) complete the program, and 2) complete a day as a sub for RSU14.

With the demands of daily operations, non-financial managers may put financial reports on the shelf. But take a look at some of the most admired companies like Apple, Google, and Berkshire Hathaway. Sure, they are evaluated by their products, innovation, and culture but they wouldn’t be in the limelight without profits. Money matters! This course will help you build on your understanding of financial concepts and help you establish your role in the financial success of your organization.      Designed for non-financial managers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and other decision-makers, this advanced course will take the mystery out of money matters. Throughout this course, financial information that drives your organization, as seen on the business’s reports, will be assessed and analyzed to understand it. An understanding of this information will help you make smart decisions when it comes to budgeting, setting goals, and assessing performance within your own area of influence. 

CEUs/ILUs: 1.6

Length (in hours): 16

Price in USD $195.00

Develop effective AI strategies to solve complex problems across various industries. Gain practical insights into how AI can be harnessed to enhance efficiency and drive innovation. By the end of the course, you will have the skills to create robust AI planning solutions that can adapt to dynamic environments and meet organizational goals.