Workforce Development

On November 12th, local leaders gathered at Reisner Dining hall in the Tuscarora Room to connect with one another over some great breakfast food. In addition to networking over breakfast, attendees were provided with information about opportunities to strengthen or create new partnerships with Shippensburg University.?? Throughout breakfast, attendees were addressed by Lorelee Isbell, AVP of Career and Workforce Development, Charles E. Patterson, President of Shippensburg University, Darrell Newton, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Shippensburg University, and a panel of professionals from on and off of campus. Their messages were filled with information about how SU is here to support the local community, as well as sharing a variety of avenues that community members and businesses can utilize campus resources and leverage them to reach their goals.?? Panelists included… ??Victoria Kerr, CCSP, Executive Director, Career Center ??Chelsey Roulier SHRM-CP, Talent Acquisition Manager, Enterprise Mobility ??CJ Ezell, WEDnet PA Partner ??Chantal Savage, Training Coordinator, New Standard Corporation ??Allen Dieterich-Ward, Director, The Graduate School ??Dr. Michael Moltz, Associate Professor, Public Administration and Public Service ??Robin Burtner, Director, Small Business Development Center ??Joe Amsterdam, Co-Owner, Talking Breads Learn more about the Regional Leaders Breakfast by reading here https://lnkd.in/ewaCswwx

On Oct. 30, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Office of Workforce Development hosted Bridging the Gap: Unlocking the Power of Multiple Generations in the Workplace. An insightful event focused on navigating the complexities of multigenerational communication in the workplace. Here are some of the highlights: ?? Considering communication across generations for better understanding and collaboration ??? Practicing strategies for conflict resolution and maximizing cross-generational teams ?? Understanding generational influences and how they shape work styles ?? Learning effective approaches to attracting and retaining diverse talent ?? Fostering collaborative problem-solving and creating stronger, more cohesive teams Thank you to the excellent presenter, Megan N. Luft, Ed.D, and all of the attendees for making this event a success! #ShipOWD #ShippensburgUniversity #WorkforceDevelopment #MultigenerationalWorkforce

Dr. Kim Weikel of Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's Department of Psychology invited local employers to discuss the social work industry with students. Together, they shared their academic and career paths, as well as had an in-depth Q+A session. Thank you for sharing your professional journeys with us, we look forward to connecting with you again! ?True North Wellness Services - Kara Decker ?Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. - Dinen Sanders ?New Visions, Inc. - Megan Estes #ShipCareer #ShipOWD #ShippensburgUniversity #CareerServices #HelpingServices

The Shippensburg University Career Center partnered with Dr. Watts' Business 101 class for an excellent Career Fair Readiness Panel. Students learned how to prepare for, attend, and benefit from the Career Fair held on October 3. Thank you to the employers in attendance for a very insightful session, we look forward to networking with you again! ??A. Duie Pyle, Inc.: Craig Lough ??Deloitte Consulting: Kanza Amin, Owen Burnham and Katelyn Elliott ??JEM Group: Claudia Rivera ??Members 1st Federal Credit Union: Brad Garfinkel ??Northwestern Mutual: Jacob Lucas and Ellie Redick #ShipCareer #ShippensburgUniversity #CareerServices #CareerFairReadiness

Thanks to this group of seasoned professionals for great learning experiences for me (and I hope, for them) during our two Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Frontline Leadership Program classes that covered the topics of: Leading a Team and Communication & Collaboration! Thanks as well to Mary Angela Baker, M.A. for her assists. Kudos to these organizations for providing professional development experiences for their team members: APX, Inc H.B. McClure, PA Department of Environmental Protection, F&M Bank (Farmers & Merchants Bank)! Greenphire, Land O'Lakes, Inc., MBC Companies formerly Bake Crafters Food Company, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Select Medical! #leadership #communication #communicationcollaboration #leadershippresence #publicspeaking #professionaldevelopment #training #meaningfullife

The SU Office of Workforce Development partnered with The GIANT Company in hosting an event with CAEL. ??CAEL, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, educates of aligning work and learning, working with organizations such as ourselves to help strengthen our employees along their personal and professional paths. ??Thank you CAEL for the wonderful opportunity of Connecting the Dots webinar, and to The Giant Company and Meghan Mulleady for our lasting partnership! #ShipOWD #ShippensburgUniversity #WorkforceDevelopment #TheGiantCompany #CAEL #ThankYou

?? Elevating Employee Engagement & Client Experience ?? Looking to strengthen team bonds or create memorable client connections? Join us for the second session in our Meet & Connect series, in partnership with the Luhrs Performing Arts Center! Discover how Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania can support employee retention and client engagement through unique camps, conferences, and Luhrs Center events, with real success stories from local businesses. ?? October 23, 2024 | 12 PM ??Zoom ?Register at https://lnkd.in/e3PTz3Qb or by using the QR code on this post. ??? All attendees will receive a voucher for a free concession at the Luhrs Center and will be entered to win a pair of tickets to a future show! We can't wait to see you there! Dont hesitate to reach out with questions - we can be reached at [email protected] or (717) 477-1502. #TeamBuilding #ClientEngagement #BusinessGrowth #ShipIsIt #ShipHappens #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

Lorelee Isbell, AVP of Shippensburg University Career Center and Workforce Development, joined public and private sector leaders from the Capital Region to visit with senior Biden administration staff. The time was used to build relationships and learn about available resources related to infrastructure, economic development, and intergovernmental affairs. It was also an opportunity for the delegation to share some challenges faced by businesses in the Tri-County Region. Thanks to the Dauphin County Commissioners and Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC for organizing this important gathering! #ShipOWD #ShippensburgUniversity #WorkforceDevelopment #PALeaders

Are you a manager, supervisor, recruiter, HR professional, or none of those things and just someone looking to enhance cross-generational collaboration in the workplace? Join us and Megan N. Luft, Ed.D for an engaging, hands-on workshop designed to help regional employers navigate the challenges and opportunities of managing five generations in today’s workforce. Key topics include: ??? Mastering Multigenerational Communication ??? Conflict Resolution ??? Maximizing Cross-Generational Teams ??? Attracting and Retaining Talent ??? Collaborative Problem Solving ?? We only have 100 seats available! ?? Don't Delay! Sign up today for this FREE workshop at: https://lnkd.in/g2J6yvQf #MultigenerationalCommunication #CrossGenerationalCollaboration #HRDevelopment #ShipIsIt #ShipHappens #ShipWorkforce NOTE: Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania was awarded a $275,000 grant from the US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration in support of its South-Central Career Development and Readiness Initiative. Parts of this program are supported by federal funds.

Kicking off the weekend with our semester kickoff celebration! The Office of Workforce Development and the Shippensburg University Career Center proudly serve the Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania community with the resources to build your personal and professional pathways ?? We're here to provide you with flexible programs to strengthen your skills, workplace, and community, in the way that works best for YOU. Contact us by calling (717)-477-1502 or email at [email protected] to start your professional development path to success today! #WorkforceDevelopment #ShippensburgUniversity #Kickoff