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Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬â€™s Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education helps meet growing demand for skilled cyber and national security professionals

As threats to cybersecurity and national security rise around the globe, the demand for skilled professionals who can mitigate these critical concerns is greater than ever.

December 19, 2024Technology

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Thinking beyond the classroom: High school teacher plans career transition with HR Management Certificate

After more than a decade of shaping young minds as a high school teacher, Lindsey Miller is changing careers and setting a new path toward HR.

December 19, 2024Human Resources

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A Plea for Peace

As a student of world history, I’m fascinated by the World War I Christmas Truce of 1914. Along a great stretch of the Western Front, opposing soldiers from the Allied Powers and Central Powers—much to the dismay of their commanders—participated in an unofficial ceasefire.

December 16, 2024Director's Corner

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Giving Thanks by Giving of Ourselves

Friends, it’s time to offer my annual Thanksgiving holiday blog entry. The year 2024 has proven to be one not soon forgotten, especially for those of us who call the Tampa Bay area home. Between two historic hurricanes only 13 days apart and—yet another—contentious election season, the collective mood out there remains cloudy.

November 26, 2024Director's Corner

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For nearly 50 years, Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬â€™s BEDC has prepared professionals to lead in economic development

In an era of rapid economic change, Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬â€™s Basic Economic Development Course equips professionals with the skills and insights to drive sustainable growth in their communities. This November, 50 economic development professionals from across the United States, including representatives from as far as Delaware, Maine, and even California, traveled to Tampa for three days of immersive training.

November 25, 2024Business

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From counseling to HR: How Bethany Miller found a new path

Bethany Miller went from helping people cope with life’s challenges to helping them acclimate to new jobs. The career pivot was a natural one – from counselor to HR professional, as many of the necessary skills overlapped.

October 28, 2024Human Resources

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Project Management—a Valuable Competency

When I’m out in the Tampa Bay area speaking to business leaders and companies, I’m frequently asked about why Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ Corporate Training and Professional Education’s project management programs are a worthwhile investment.

October 22, 2024Director's Corner, Project Management

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Post Hurricane Helene/Milton Trauma Awareness, Resilience, Self-care..

Post traumatic Stress (PTS) has become a more common current-day conversation than when I became immersed into the subject four decades ago. I wanted to have a better understanding of the emotional upheaval I was feeling.

October 22, 2024Leadership and Management

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Mastering HR Essentials: Alyssa England’s Strategy for Career Growth as a Recruiter

Alyssa England’s drive for professional growth didn’t end after earning three degrees from Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬. Now a recruiter at Kerkering Barberio, a local CPA firm in Sarasota, England recently decided to take her career to the next level by completing the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources class.

September 30, 2024Human Resources

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From receptionist to rising paralegal: Bessy Moreira’s career climb

Balancing motherhood and a career is no easy feat, but Bessy Moreira discovered a path that allowed her to thrive in both. As a single mother, she pursued Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬â€™s Paralegal Certificate, which gave her the tools to propel her career forward.

September 24, 2024Paralegal

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Essential training: The value of Basic Economic Development Courses for emerging professionals

In the ever-evolving economic development landscape, having a solid foundation is essential for professionals striving to drive growth and innovation in their communities.

August 30, 2024Business

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Addressing changing consumer behavior in lifelong learning

As the demand for continuous learning surges in today’s fast-paced job market, the University of South Florida is leading the way with innovative educational solutions.

August 29, 2024Professional Development

About Corporate Training and Professional Education

Å·ÃÀÈý¼¶Æ¬ Corporate Training and Professional Education empowers people to craft their future without limits through engaging professional growth learning and certification programs. Its programs focus on an array of topics – human resources, project management, paralegal, process improvement, leadership skills, technology, and much more.