Submitted by Sierra Lopez, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce.
(Middletown, CT.) Chairman Maureen Westbrook of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce announced that the Chamber once again plans to offer the “Professional Training & Development Program,” free of charge, in 2022. Classes will be conducted virtually via Zoom, during the months of April and May.
This important workforce development program has trained over 2,000 people since its inception in 1986. It has received many awards along the way including a Presidential Citation, and The Governor’s Laurel Award.
Chamber Workforce Development Director Lorenzo Marshall noted, “We are excited to offer these free classes for those who want to improve their skillset and improve their professional prospects. We are grateful to the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development for their support of this important program for our community.”
Classes offered include:
- Grant Writing
- Managing Yourself and Leading Others
- Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides
- How to Be Effective on Virtual Platforms
- Career / Personal Coaching
These programs are available to the public free of charge, and open for registration at this time.
For additional information on the program, please visit ww.middlesexchamber.com and click on “For Business” tab to access Professional Training and Development site, you can also register there as well.
Please note that this program is grant funded and contingent on receipt of grant funds.
To schedule a pre-course appointment, or for more information concerning or signing up for classes offered, please contact Lorenzo Marshall at 860-347-6924 or lorenzo@middlesexchamber.com.
About the Chamber- The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic business organization with over 1,986 members that employ over 50,000 people. Our chamber represents businesses of all sizes and industry sectors, from Fortune 500 companies to micro businesses, and we are committed to promoting a positive business climate in Middlesex County. Monthly Member Breakfast Meetings feature keynote speakers from a number of different professional fields including the business community, national politics, sports, and entertainment. In addition to high profile speakers, Chamber Member Breakfast Meetings provide outstanding networking opportunities and attract between 300 and 600 Chamber members each month.
