ORONO — For people seeking to start a new career or advance within their current one, the University of Maine Division of Lifelong Learning has made available several online programs for professional development this summer and fall.
The programs are designed to benefit professionals from a range of sectors, including healthcare, education and nonprofits, as well as people who are unemployed or underemployed. They offer training in grant writing, public speaking, mediation, project management and effective communication, among others. A new offering this fall is “Strategic Planning for Impact-Driven Organizations.”
The full program list and additional details are available on the Division of Lifelong Learning website. Most programs are online and synchronous, while some are held in person or in a hybrid format.
A certificate of completion and Continuing Education Units will be available. Reduced rates are available for groups of four or more participants from a single employer who register together for the same program. Eligible employers can also apply for Maine Workforce Development Compact matching funding support.
In addition to scheduled programs, requests for custom programming on various professional development topics are welcome. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Kathleen Toole at [email protected] or 207-581-3167.
