Professional Development
Introduction
This page is for current CLEC AmeriCorps members looking for professional development opportunities.
The content below has four sections that members can navigate to help narrow their search for events and resources:
1) Monthly Opportunities
2) Resources by Focus Area
3) Resources by Topic
4) Calendar of Events
We will continue to update these pages regularly. If you hear of any events that we should share with other members, please contact us!
AmeriCorps Members may spend up to 20% of their term of service fulfilling hours related to professional development.
Professional development hours must be approved by the site supervisor in advance and may not interfere with the member's ability to complete direct service.
All training provided by Washington Campus Coalition for the Public Good and AmeriCorps count towards Direct Service on the member timesheet.
Classes a member may be taking as part of an academic program for credit cannot count as member direct service or professional development.
If you have questions about professional development, please reach out to the CLEC AmeriCorps Member Engagement and Leadership Development Coordinator: Arielle Knowles - knowlea4@wwu.edu
Overview
Monthly Professional Development Opportunities
Please click on the appropriate tab to view upcoming and previous professional development opportunities that are summarized into a PDF and organized by focus area. We will update these monthly!
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Thinking About Graduate School? What You Need to Know - Thursday, May 30, 4-4:45pm PDT
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Workshops from Our Member Engagement and Leadership Development Coordinator
Creating Your Own Professional Development Plan - Template/Slide Deck
Financial Literacy Workshop - Slide Deck
Emotional Intelligence and Wellbeing - Slide Deck
Giving and Receiving Feedback - Slide Deck
How to Overcome Procrastination with Effective Time Management - Slide Deck
Workshops from Do Good, Be Good (Sponsored by America Learns)
Welcome to AmeriCorps! - Resource Sheet
Making a Great First Impression - Resource Sheet
Breaking Up with Burnout - Resource Sheet
How I Used My Education Award - Resource Sheet
Figuring Out Your Next Steps - Life After AmeriCorps - Resource Sheet
Opportunities from Previous Months:
Resources by Focus Area
These mostly self-paced resources are directly related to the CLEC AmeriCorps focus areas and include a range of videos, podcasts, and more to aid learning and professional development. They are open to all members regardless of their position’s focus area.
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K-12
Upcoming Webinars (sign up for free on-demand)
Webinars from EducationWeek (both upcoming and on-demand)
Webinars from ASCD (on-demand)
Webinars from Scholastic (on-demand)
College/University
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Housing & Food Security
Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) YouTube Channel
Resources from Northwest Harvest
Medical
eCPR Certification (free CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid training w/o certificate)
CPR and First Aid (free CPR and Basic First Aid training w/o certificate)
Webinars from the American Public Health Association (on-demand and upcoming)
Mental
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
In Solidarity (podcast)
In the Open (podcast)
Webinars from Mindspring Mental Health Alliance (upcoming only)
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Resources by Topic
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Recorded Workshops from Do Good, Be Good (sponsored by America Learns) and the resource sheets that go with them:
Welcome to AmeriCorps! - Resource Sheet
Making a Great First Impression - Resource Sheet
Breaking Up with Burnout - Resource Sheet
How I Used My Education Award - Resource Sheet
Figuring Out Your Next Steps - Life After AmeriCorps - Resource Sheet
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Breaking Up with Burnout - Resource Sheet
Emotional Intelligence and Wellbeing - Slide Deck (workshop led by Arielle Knowles)
Free Online Mindfulness Courses
Job Burnout: How to Spot it and Take Action (Website)
Your Body Knows You’re Burned Out (Article)
Burnout Recovery: 11 Strategies to Help you Reset (Article)
The Cure for Burnout (Hint: It Isn’t Self-Care) (TedTalk)
Mental Health Resources to Help Prevent Creative and Professional Burnout (Article)
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Cover Letters
How and Why to Write a Great Cover Letter (Article)
Cover Letter Examples (Article)
12 AI Cover Letter Generators to Simplify Your Job Application Process (Project)
Resumes
How to Use ChatGPT to Write a Resume: Simple, Fast, Effective (Article and Video)
Resume Worded (AI Resume Rater)
Free Resume Builder (Project)
Portfolios
What is a Work Portfolio? Plus How to Build One (Article and Video)
14 Fantastic Professional Portfolio Examples (Article)
The 16 Best Free Portfolio Websites for Creating an Impressive Digital Portfolio (Project)
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Financial Literacy (free Khan Academy course)
The Best Budget Apps for 2024 (article)
Money Geek (financial literacy website)
Setting a SMART Savings Goal (worksheet)
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (financial literacy website for Washington)
Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition (financial literacy website for Idaho)
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Giving and Receiving Feedback - Slide Deck (workshop led by Arielle Knowles)
Giving and Receiving Feedback (LinkedIn Course w/ free certificate)
The Importance of Feedback (Article)
How to Use Feedback Using This 4-Step Framework (Article)
The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback (How-To Book PDF)
Giving Feedback—Exercise for Improved Feedback Skills (Exercise)
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How to write SMART goals (Article)
Examples of SMART GOALS (Article)
SMART goal worksheet (Worksheet)
What are Professional Development Goals? 10 examples and how to set them (Article)
A Complete Guide to Goal Setting (Video)
The Science of Setting and Achieving Goals (Podcast)
Goal Setting: The Ultimate Guide to Set, Plan, and Achieve Your Goals (Online Course)
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Should You Go to Graduate School? (Article)
On the Art of Selecting a Graduate Program (Article)
Applying to Grad School: Your Step-By-Step Guide (Article)
6 Tips on How to Write a Graduate School Personal Statement (Article and Video)
Graduate and Professional School Application Workshop (Recorded Workshop/Video)
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How to use ChatGPT to Prepare for a Job Interview (Article)
19 Common Interview Questions and Answers (Article and Video)
The STAR Method: The Secret to Acing Your Next Job Interview (Article)
Questions to ask at the End of an Interview (Video)
How to Write a Thank You Email After an Interview (With Samples!)(Article)
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What Is Leadership? (Article)
Leadership vs Management: Understanding The Key Difference (Article)
How to Improve Your Leadership Skills (Article)
Free Online Leadership & Management Courses
19 Inspiring Leadership TED Talks for Teachers and Students (Videos)
10 Best Leadership Podcasts That You Should Look Out For! (Podcasts)
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Presentations
The Golden Rules of Presentation Design (Article)
How to Start a Presentation: 12 Ways to Keep Your Audience Hooked (Article)
6 Ways to Close Your Presentation With Style (& Tools to Use) (Article)
Best Free Presentation Software and Alternative to PowerPoint (Project)
Public Speaking
How to Confidently Speak in Public: 10 Speaking Tips (Article)
Better Public Speaking (Article)
How to Build a Speech (Article)
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Support Networks:
Support Networks - Slide Deck (workshop led by CLEC Team Leader Arielle Knowles)
Mentoring Club (Website): This website connects you with mentors and mentees and offers podcast episodes and blog posts on the mentor-mentee relationship
7 Ways to Build the Ultimate Support Network (Article)
The Right Mentor Can Change Your Career. Here’s How to Find One (Podcast and Article)
24 Reasons Why Mentorship is Important for Mentee and Mentor (Article)
How to Be a Great Peer Mentor (Article/Website)
Coworker.org (website)
Networking
The Power of Meaningful Networking (TedTalk)
Learn to Love Networking (Website)
Network Email Templates (Website)
Networking Worksheet (Website)
10 Tips to Help You Build a Network (Video and Article)
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18 Best TED Talks for Team Building (Ted Talks)
What Is Teamwork and Why Does It Matter? (Article)
Guide to Group Work (Interactive Article)
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Time Management
Overcome Procrastination with Effective Time Management - Slide Deck (workshop led by Arielle Knowles)
What is Time Management? (Article)
How to Gain Control of your Free Time (Ted Talk)
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal and Professional Productivity (Free Course)
Time Management Worksheet (Worksheet)
Project Management
ClickUp (Free Project Management Tool)
What is Project Management? (Article)
Project Management: What It Is, 3 Types, and Examples (Article)
The Importance of Project Management for Organizations (Article)
Project Management Basics (Article)
These resources are self-paced and organized by topic and include a range of articles, videos, podcasts, and more to aid learning and professional development.
Upcoming Events
CLEC Calendar
Check the CLEC Calendar of Key Dates regularly for updates on upcoming events for members.