February Development Spotlight: Elevate your Career!
This month the UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development Team presents two collections focused on career development, advancement, and mobility to help you enhance your career or assist in coaching growth of your staff.
START by activating your UA Employee LinkedIn Learning account.
Next, kick off the month with a live event, on January 30th, 7:30 am AKST. This unique learning opportunity is hosted by the CEO of Brightmind Consulting Group, Jevon Wooden, MBA, ACC, and the author of Leading Yourself, Elizabeth Lotardo.
Then, check out the & collections to:
- Determine your career goals
- Create a career development or internal mobility plan
- Address common issues like engagement, advocacy, visibility, and etiquette
- Facilitate your staff’s development and mobility
- Earn a certificate upon successful completion of the courses in a targeted Learning Path on topics like , , , , or
Both collections this month feature in-depth courses as well as short videos for bitesize learning in under 10 minutes, and you can download the for an even more convenient learning experience!
In addition to the above resources, we are highlighting some of the development services provided to all University employees, regardless of campus affiliation:
Career Development Plans: Create an avenue for advancement through a job family based on an employee's successful completion of pre-established criteria. This can be established by the supervisor, department or unit.
Educational Attainment Incentive Program (EAIP): The EAIP rewards employees who enhance their professional skills, increasing the value they bring to their position, department, and èßäÊÓƵ. The EAIP provides a salary increase when an employee completes a certificate program or earns a degree from an accredited University.
UA Talent Acquisition Specialists: For support in exploring career opportunities or advancing your professional development at the èßäÊÓƵ, consult with your dedicated UA Talent Acquisition Specialists by emailing ua-hrtalent@alaska.edu. They are here to connect you with valuable resources, offer guidance on the application process, and help identify potential roles that align with your career goals. Let our TA team be your partner in finding your next great opportunity at UA!
The UA HR is committed to President Pitney’s priority strategy of creating and enhancing self-service training materials for employees. Regardless of your role at UA, take control of your development and steer your career in a direction that aligns with your goals, enhances your skills, and maximizes your potential in the workplace. Explore more resources located in the Employee Engagement & Development Center, activate your free UA Employee LinkedIn Learning account, find upcoming events on the Training Calendar, and discuss professional development opportunities with your supervisor.
If you have questions, please contact UA HR at (907) 450-8200, ua-hrtraining@alaska.edu, or .
Published UA News 1/24/2025