Optivation News!August 2010 Receive our newsletter via e-mail |
Volume 8, Issue 8 |
Engage with all you have to offer – think Optivation.
It’s time to take the future seriously and optimize your potential. Optivation offers classes for individuals and customized training for organizations, as well as interactive technology design. Learn to write better grants, strengthen your organization for transitions ahead, and engage with new marketing trends. Ensure your employees stay current with technology, safety, and certifications. Develop multimedia tools to train staff on complicated procedures. Distinguish yourself and your organization; take advantage of Optivation trainings and services.
CNAs: Expanding your employment options
Optivation and Northwest Technical College are excited to offer a chance for Certified Nursing Assistants to take a 6 week long, self-paced, Home Health Aide online course to expand their qualifications and employability. Find out more by clicking here and arrange a start date that will work for you.
Gretchen Larson: a new face at Optivation
This summer Optivation has been excited to welcome consultant Gretchen Larson to our team. Gretchen will be developing and expanding Optivation’s program offerings. She is currently working with business and medical professionals to manage, host, and promote their continuing education courses. In addition, she has set up both technical and creative writing course offerings for writers and businesses.
Gretchen is an attorney with a long resume and great experience developing, managing, and promoting programs. Her mission at Optivation is to help businesses and individuals shape their futures in positive and creative ways.
Are you looking for training for your local workers or regional industry? Whether your staff needs to maintain licensure or stay competitive with skills updates, we can help. Contact us today to see how Gretchen or other Optivation staff members can assist you.
Seize the skills to command your destiny: Optivation courses, online and on your time
Effective Succession Planning, Strengthen your organization by preparing for the future, begins September 13.
Project Management, Take on new challenges confidently and competently—learn a Project Management framework you can apply to any project, begins September 20.
Grant Writing, Keep your organization’s projects funded by taking your grant writing skills to the next level, begins October 4.
Art of Leadership I, Become a stronger, more effective leader by better understanding yourself and the potential of the leadership role, begins October 11.
Active learners stay engaged with Adventures in Lifelong Learning
The group formerly known as the “Academy of Lifelong Learning” has a new name that emphasizes the joy and journey of learning. This fall, the group now known as Adventures in Lifelong Learning (ALL), will have speakers who bring their passion and expertise to audiences of all ages at the Optivation north office. Topics will include “An Introduction to Latin America: Wealth, Poverty, and Class,” “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow – Preserving our Heritage,” among many more! Contact us to receive the ALL e-newsletter and all the details!
Lifelong learning statewide gathering
In addition to the usual offerings, ALL is also a proud sponsor of the statewide Lifelong Learners fall conference. This gathering will include a reception at the David Park House as well as featured speakers, Art Lee and Janet Jacobson. Events begin the evening of October 14. Click here for more information, cost, and registration details.