Professional Development Survey

Take 5 minutes to respond and you could win $50 toward the program of your choice!
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From certificate programs to comprehensive workshops and training seminars, the University of Maine Hutchinson Center is committed to providing professional development programs to Maine’s workforce, right here in midcoast Maine.

Have a question about an upcoming professional development program? Email us at um.fhc.pd@maine.edu.

(Online) Grant Writing Certificate Program

May 18-22, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Jack Smith, M.P.A.
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(Online) Public Speaking (2-part program)

June 3 & 10, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Instructor: Tom Dowd, DTM
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(Online) Teaching from the Heart

June 29-July 1, 9-11:30 a.m. Instructor: Gina Simm
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(Online) Beginning Nonviolent Communication

July 13 -16, 2020, 9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Peggy Smith, M.A.
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Foundations in Restorative Practices

Aug 20 & 21, Sept 25, Oct 29 & 30, Nov 19, Facilitator: Sarah Matari
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Intimate Partner Violence Certification

September 10 & 11, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Facilitated by New Hope for Women
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Public Speaking for Business and More

September 11, 2020, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Instructor: Tom Dowd, D.T.M.
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Implementing Project Management 3-Day Certification

Rescheduled for Fall 2020, Instructor: Angela Wheaton, M.A., P.M.P., C.S.M.
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Advancing Nonviolent Communication

4-part series: Sept 18, Oct 23, Nov 20, Dec 11, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Instructor: Peggy Smith, M.A.
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Public Speaking for Business and More

November 6, 2020, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Instructor: Tom Dowd, D.T.M.
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