Business, Work & College Success
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Create Success in the Workplace.
Personality Types and Effective Communication
Did you ever wonder why you have a hard time speaking to your employer or colleagues? Do you ask yourself, is it me or is it them? A key to being successful is understanding those differences and learn how to assess your own personality type. Gain a better understanding of yourself and what communication styles are most effective for you. Discover how to recognize the personality type others.
CE-COMM 2026, M/W/Th, June 3-6, 6:30-9:30 pm, AAB-309, $115. A Bassi. #5841
Body Language and Nonverbal Communication
Did you ever find yourself in a situation where your employer, supervisor, client, or colleague said one thing to you but then did something completely different? One of the keys to success in both personal and professional relationships lies in your ability to communicate well. An important component toward achieving this goal is learning to understand and decode body language. This workshop will enable you to learn to read body language.
CE-COMM 2025, 1 Wed., June 12, 6:30-9:30 pm, AAB-305, $40. A Bassi. #5842
Dress for Success for Men and Women
Clothing serves more than just a practical purpose; it is a form of self-expression. People will quickly make assumptions about you based on the clothes you wear. Let your clothing help, not hinder you in the workplace. Learn to understand and define your personal style. Discover how dressing for your body type is perhaps one of the most important rules of fashion. Learn important fashion basics and how to make your clothes look more stylish and professional.
CE-PRSDV 2170, 1 Wed., June 19, 6:30-9:30 pm, AAB-305, $40. A Bassi. #5843
Business Etiquette
Have you ever felt uncomfortable at a business luncheon or dinner because you did not know what to order, which utensils to use and when, or how to comport yourself? Do you find it difficult to start conversations and mingle at company functions, over business cocktails and at networking events? Good business etiquette is a key component to advancing your career.
CE-BUS 2100, 1 Wed., June 26, 6:30-9:30 pm, KNC-2, $40. A Bassi. #5844
Time Management for Success
Are you feeling overwhelmed with your daily routine or planning a special upcoming event? There are proven and practical time management techniques to alleviate the stress and become more efficient. Through simple exercises, learn to establish priorities, identify “time robbers”, and develop an action plan.
CE-PRSDV 2150, 1 Sat., Aug. 17, 1:00-4:00 pm, KNC-3, $40. H Cuevas. #5675
Mock Interview Workshop
This interactive class will discuss proper interviewing etiquette, how to respond to difficult questions, the importance of researching the prospective employer, and follow-up procedures after the interview. Resumes will be reviewed and evaluated. Practice interviewing and get individualized feedback. Bring a printed copy of your current resume and cover letter.
CE-JBPRP 2023, 1 Sat., July 20, 1:00-5:00 pm, KNC-3, $50. H Cuevas. #5673
Public Speaking with Ease
Develop proficiency in public speaking through techniques, practice, and feedback. Practice delivering speeches in these categories: anecdote, informative, persuasive, virtue, and tribute. Learn oral interpretation by speaking from prepared texts.
CE-COMM 2004, 6 Tues., June 4-July 9, 7:00-9:00 pm, KNC-2, $125. S Horowitz. #5023
How to Schmooze
Do you hate walking into a room where you do not know anyone? If you want to make connections for professional or personal reasons, effective schmoozing is essential and may yield many benefits: a promotion at work, a date, or investor interest. Learn how to schmooze without being fake.
CE-PRSDV 2072, 1 Sat., July 27, 12:30-4:30 pm, KNC-3, $50. H Cuevas. #5676
Assertive Communication Skills in the Workplace
Are you shy about speaking up? Learn how to successfully communicate by developing winning speech patterns, focusing on the audience, and rehearsing! Discover techniques to get your point across in a credible and self-assured manner. Learn to voice your opinions, avoid interruptions, and make valuable contributions.
CE-PRSDV 2065, 2 Sat., Aug. 3-10, 1:00-5:30 pm, KNC-3, $95. H Cuevas. #5674
Displaced Homemakers/Project Transition
Office Technology Training Program for Career Re-Entry
This intensive program provides qualified displaced homemakers the opportunity to learn current, marketable skills to return to the workforce. There is no cost to eligible participants (single parents, widowed, divorced, separated, or married with disabled or unemployed spouse). All applicants must be unemployed or underemployed, and must provide proof of Displaced Homemaker status according to NYS Department of Labor guidelines.
Learn Current Computer And Job Search Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, QuickBooks,
resume writing, interviewing, online job search, and group and individual career counseling.
Contact us to find out if you are eligible for the Displaced Homemaker Training Program;
call 914-606-5628 or email Alice.Walsh@sunywcc.edu