Employer U

Employer U is UMPI’s professional development program through which individuals from any industry and at all levels of employment gain the tools and knowledge needed for career success.  We offer a diverse array of programs from routine skill building workshops to micro-credential attainment and nationally recognized certifications.

The Employer U team of experienced facilitators and content experts create customized training to best fit the workforce needs of our corporate clients.  Additionally, Employer U’s online education partners provide easy access to professional development options anytime, anywhere.  Regardless of your learning style, our multifaceted approach will help you better understand, retain, and apply course/workshop content in meaningful ways.

Interested in learning more about Employer U programs or our MMG Center for Professional Development?  Explore our website or contact Brandi Perry at brandi.perry@maine.edu or (207) 768-9471.

New professional development series

Employer U is bringing you a new six-session professional development series titled “Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Speak. Write. Succeed.” The series begins Tuesday, March 31 and runs through Thursday, April 16. Designed for working professionals, “Communicating in the Modern Workplace” will show participants how to communicate more clearly and confidently in professional settings. It will cover the following topics and include related activities:

• Foundations of Workplace Communication
• Speaking with Clarity and Confidence
• Writing for Busy People
• Powerful Presentations
• Communication in Challenging Situations
• Communicating for Professional Success.

Participants who complete all six sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion and 12 contact hours of professional development. Each session will take place 3-5 p.m. in UMPI’s MMG Center for Professional Development and on Zoom. Registration is $299 per person or $249 per person for the group rate (3 people or more from the same organization). There are 24 in-person spots and 20 Zoom spots available for this interactive, discussion-based, applied learning opportunity. Spots are available on a first come, first served basis.

For more information, contact Brandi Perry at brandi.perry@maine.edu or (207) 768-9471. To register, complete this registration form.