{"650931":{"#nid":"650931","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Find Your Next Learning Opportunity","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAfter a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/blog\/workplace-learning\/partnership-strengthens-lifelong-learning-opportunities\u0022\u003Erecent move aimed at centralizing workforce development and professional learning at Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;collaboration between Workplace Learning \u0026amp; Professional Development (WLPD) and Georgia Tech Professional Education (GTPE) continues to grow with the launch of a new online hub dedicated to the development needs of the campus community.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;As the Institute\u0026rsquo;s partner in faculty and staff\u0026nbsp;professional\u0026nbsp;development, the WLPD team is committed to supporting campus learners,\u0026rdquo; says\u0026nbsp;LaTrese\u0026nbsp;Ferguson, manager for WLPD. \u0026ldquo;We wanted our new website to emphasize these meaningful professional development experiences while providing interactive, personalized learning closely aligned with the Institute\u0026rsquo;s mission, beliefs, and values.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/wlpd\u0022\u003Enew website\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;highlights the\u0026nbsp;importance of continual learning and growth throughout one\u0026rsquo;s career while showcasing the\u0026nbsp;dynamic services and solutions provided by\u0026nbsp;WLPD,\u0026nbsp;including\u0026nbsp;a refreshed\u0026nbsp;employee\u0026nbsp;learning\u0026nbsp;platform and a variety of resources to support faculty and staff throughout their career.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether\u0026nbsp;exploring a leadership mindset,\u0026nbsp;seeking professional partnerships, or\u0026nbsp;embracing values\u0026nbsp;congruence, WLPD\u0026rsquo;s offerings\u0026nbsp;are relevant and engaging, allowing you\u0026nbsp;to facilitate the development of your professional learning goals and add value to your career at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo help get you started, here\u0026#39;s a preview of\u0026nbsp;how you can use the WLPD website to\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Efind your next\u0026nbsp;learning\u0026nbsp;opportunity\u003C\/em\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ELearning Rooted in\u0026nbsp;Our\u0026nbsp;Values\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs you navigate through the new site, you\u0026rsquo;ll see a special emphasis on values.\u0026nbsp;Representing Georgia\u0026nbsp;Tech\u0026rsquo;s newly articulated strategic plan, these nine values are the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/wlpd\/learning\u0022\u003Ecornerstone for\u0026nbsp;learning workshops\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and serve as a professional roadmap.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Our values are foundational in everything we do, defining who we are and who we aspire to be as a community,\u0026rdquo; says Yvette Francis, senior training generalist. \u0026ldquo;When developing the new site, it was important that we crafted learning and development opportunities that embraced these values while providing a framework for how we can live out these guideposts every day.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EIn-Depth Development Programs\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese values are also interwoven throughout\u0026nbsp;signature programs\u0026nbsp;like\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/wlpd\/programs\/aspire\u0022\u003EASPIRE\u003C\/a\u003E, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/wlpd\/programs\/new-employees\u0022\u003ENew Employee Experience\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/wlpd\/programs\/mentortech\u0022\u003EMentorTech\u003C\/a\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/wlpd\/programs\/circles\u0022\u003EProfessional Development Circles\u003C\/a\u003E, echoing the importance of innovation, collaboration, and learning across campus units.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Regardless\u0026nbsp;if\u0026nbsp;you\u0026rsquo;re a new hire, an established employee, or a recently promoted manager, having a connectional community makes your ability to navigate the workplace more seamless,\u0026rdquo; notes Bryan Harber, training generalist. \u0026ldquo;Our in-depth development programs cultivate and build upon our diverse communities while creating a long-term path for development.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ECross-Campus Learning Resources\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBuilt on the belief that effective individuals and organizations never stop learning, WLPD recognizes that self-directed learning, which can take the form of\u0026nbsp;books,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/wlpd\/interruptions\u0022\u003Epodcasts\u003C\/a\u003E, or massive online courses,\u0026nbsp;is\u0026nbsp;a\u0026nbsp;powerful tool for personal and professional growth. To aid in these learning modes, they have\u0026nbsp;curated\u0026nbsp;a list of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/wlpd\/resources\u0022\u003Elearning recommendations\u003C\/a\u003E, both on and off-campus, designed to help faculty and staff engage in self-development throughout the year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;Whether you\u0026rsquo;re looking to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/wlpd\/people-leaders\u0022\u003Edevelop your people leader skills\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or taking advantage of online tutorials, we\u0026rsquo;ve planned a catalog of learning resources to serve your appetite for professional\u0026nbsp;development,\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;allowing the flexibility to learn at a time convenient to you,\u0026rdquo; says\u0026nbsp;Monte Hammon, training coordinator.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EPersonalized Learning and Development\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, WLPD serves as a\u0026nbsp;learning partner to campus, providing\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/wlpd\/custom-training\u0022\u003Ecustomized training\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;help teams build upon their talents while navigating specific work-related challenges.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Professional development isn\u0026rsquo;t a one-size-fits-all model,\u0026rdquo; explains Rachel Watts,\u0026nbsp;senior\u0026nbsp;training generalist. \u0026ldquo;Sometimes,\u0026nbsp;you may need a more tailored approach or an external facilitator to offer an unbiased perspective to complex conversations. Our team has the knowledge and expertise to offer these custom services to the campus community.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhat\u0026rsquo;s Ahead\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile the partnership between GTPE and WLPD has created a comprehensive center of lifetime learning advocates, it has also amplified professional learning opportunities for Georgia Tech employees and professional learners alike.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The most effective organizations\u0026nbsp;provide relevant training programs to their employees\u0026nbsp;regularly\u0026nbsp;to meet\u0026nbsp;the current and future demands of the workplace,\u0026rdquo; notes Nelson Baker, dean of Professional Education. \u0026ldquo;With the launch of WLPD\u0026rsquo;s new website, the Institute will now\u0026nbsp;have a one-stop-shop for\u0026nbsp;training, learning, and development, serving even\u0026nbsp;more professionals throughout their lifetime.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETo learn more about WLPD and\u0026nbsp;the learning services they offer,\u0026nbsp;visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/wlpd\u0022\u003Epe.gatech.edu\/wlpd\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Workplace Learning \u0026 Professional Development launches new website designed to meet the lifelong learning needs of the Georgia Tech community"}],"field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Workplace Learning \u0026 Professional Development launches new website designed to meet the lifelong learning needs of the Georgia Tech community."}],"uid":"34615","created_gmt":"2021-09-20 21:29:52","changed_gmt":"2021-09-20 21:29:52","author":"Kelsey Harris","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-09-20T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-09-20T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"650930":{"id":"650930","type":"image","title":"WLPD Launches New Website","body":null,"created":"1632173370","gmt_created":"2021-09-20 21:29:30","changed":"1632173370","gmt_changed":"2021-09-20 21:29:30","alt":"Female professional smiling and clapping while attending a professional learning event","file":{"fid":"246982","name":"wlpd-announcement-1900x930.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/wlpd-announcement-1900x930.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/wlpd-announcement-1900x930.png","mime":"image\/png","size":1146238,"path_740":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/wlpd-announcement-1900x930.png?itok=WU0hQKVN"}}},"media_ids":["650930"],"groups":[{"id":"1258","name":"Professional Education"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Professional Education\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:gtpe-communications@pe.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Egtpe-communications@pe.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["gtpe-communications@pe.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}