✨ Workforce Development Opportunities ✨
🗓️ Upcoming Training & Workshops
Here’s the August lineup of professional development events. New classes are added regularly, so check back often for updates. Updated 1 October, 08:00
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29 Sep | 1230-1430 | Join Authenticity & Awareness: The Emotional Intelligence Advantage to strengthen self-awareness, improve communication, and build more effective workplace relationships. This class offers practical tools to help you lead with authenticity, empathy, and confidence. | |
7 Oct | 1100-1200 | ID-WH Mentorship Lunch and Learn. Hear directly from Director Mr. Appelman and several other leaders as they share their career journeys, the paths they followed, and the experiences that shaped their success. This is a great opportunity to gain insight, inspiration, and guidance from those who’ve grown their careers to the highest levels.
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8 Oct | Executive Resume Mastery Workshop. Senior panels focus on strategic impact—not volume. If you’re aiming for GS‑14/15 roles like DGC, your leadership story must shine in a crisp two‑page narrative. Join our workshop with Dr. Christine Hull to learn how to remove noise, elevate your accomplishments, and align your resume with senior‑level expectations. Bring your current resume and a target announcement so we can refine your executive footprint in real
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14 Oct | 1230-1430 | Developing mid-level civilian supervisors. Strengthen your leadership impact with Developing Mid‑Level Civilian Supervisors—a focused program designed to elevate supervisory skills and prepare leaders for greater responsibility.
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23 Oct | 1230-1430 | Strategic Communication: Messaging and Stakeholder Alignment. Strengthen your organizational impact with Strategic Communication: Messaging and Stakeholder Alignment—a focused session designed to help leaders craft clear messages and align key stakeholders for success.
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27 Oct | 1230-1430 | Intermediate Excel. Intermediate Excel builds on your foundational skills to help you work faster and smarter. This session covers essential tools like functions, formulas, data organization, charts, and practical tips that improve accuracy and efficiency in your daily tasks. | |
Udemy Online Learning – Your Gateway to On‑Demand Skill Building
Unlock flexible, self‑paced training through Udemy, offering thousands of high‑quality courses across leadership, communication, technology, data skills, and more. These classes are designed to help civilian employees grow professionally and apply new capabilities directly to the mission. Click Here
AI Training – Build Skills for the Future of Work
Accelerate your professional growth with AI Training, offering focused courses designed to help civilian employees understand, apply, and leverage artificial intelligence across the enterprise. These sessions support mission‑aligned skill development, from basic AI concepts to practical tools that enhance efficiency and decision‑making. Click Here
🚀 Special Announcements (See your WFD POC or call me directly for more info)
📝 Two Page Resume: Click Here:2-Page Federal Resume Guidebook.pdf
🔍 Take our Needs Assessment Survey: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/pa2WWa7aTn?origin=lprLink
📍Garrison Workforce Development Points of Contact
Fort Bliss: DeAnna Quintero deanna.m.quintero.civ@army.mil
Fort Buchanan: Perkins, Robert Lee (Rob) CIV USARMY ID-WH (USA) robert.l.perkins4.civ@army.mil
Fort Campbell: Nakutis, Kristine V CIV USARMY ID-WH (USA) kristine.v.nakutis.civ@army.mil
Devens / Dix: Millan, Luis CIV USARMY ID-WH (USA) luis.millan.civ@army.mil
FHL / Parks: Wesley, Talia S CIV USARMY USAG (USA) talia.s.wesley.civ@army.mil
Fort Bragg: Hilliard, Emma F CIV USARMY USAG (USA) emma.f.hilliard.civ@army.mil
Fort Hood: Shelly Tippins shelley.a.tippens.civ@army.mil
Fort McCoy: Kletzien, Nicholas Scott CIV USARMY ID-WH (USA) nicholas.s.kletzien.civ@army.mil
Miami: Melendez, Samuel CIV SOUTHCOM USAG (USA) samuel.melendez18.civ@mail.mil
Fort Riley: April Philippi april.m.philippi.civ@army.mil
Fort Stewart: Imus, Tonya E CIV USARMY USAG (USA) tonya.e.imus.civ@army.mil
Harris, Adam Q CIV USARMY ID-READINESS (USA) adam.q.harris.civ@army.mil
Soto Cano: Galbraith, Scott B CIV USARMY IMCOM (USA) scott.b.galbraith.civ@army.mi
Leadership Development Workshop: Reading List
Character (Authentic Leadership)
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
The Leadership Challenge: James Kouzes & Barry Posner
The Power of Authentic Leadership by Alan Shelton
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
True North by Bill George
Commitment (Motivation)
Get It Done by Ayelet Fishbach
Drive by Daniel Pink
Grit by Angela Duckworth
Culture of Trust (Psychological Safety)
The Fearless Organization by Amy Edmondson
The Right Kind of Wrong by Amy Edmondson
Development
Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone & Sheila Heen
Mindset by Carol Dweck
Call me anytime! Scott Galbraith, 931-539-6199