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HR Training and Events Schedule

This page compiles the various upcoming live training sessions and events offered to employees by Human Resources. Click on any accordion box for details about the training.

Updated on October 22nd, 2026

November 

Search Committee Training

Wednesday November 4th 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m . 
On Zoom - Join the meeting 
Meeting ID: 330 503 4286
Passcode: 729357

Virtual drop-in session open to current employees
Host: Talent Management
Presenters: Sierra Dix 

Highlighted training goals for this course include:

  • Assist employees in fully understanding their role and responsibilities as a member of a search committee.

If you have any questions, please contact talentmanagement@seattlecolleges.edu

Monthly HR & Managers Virtual Training and Open-House

Thursday, November 19th,  2026, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Virtual session open to Exempt Staff (unrepresented and professional represented) who are Supervisors will receive an Outlook calendar invitation with zoom link to attend. 
Host: Human Resources
Presenters: Varies 

General Agenda:
2:30pm – 3:30pm: Training, topic and speakers varies 
3:30pm – 4pm: Open Q&A with HR 

If you have any questions, please contact hr.district@seattlecolleges.edu 

Search Committee Chair Training

Wednesday, November 18th ,  2026, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
On Zoom - Join the meeting 
Meeting ID: 330 503 4286
Passcode: 729357

Virtual drop-in session open to current employees
Host: Talent Management 
Presenters: Sierra Dix 

Highlighted training goals for this course include:

  • Assist employees in fully understanding their role and responsibilities as a search committee chair
  • Understand each step of the recruiting process
  • Learn about the Recruiting tab in ctcLink
  • Discuss example scenarios
  • Outline Best Practices 

If you have any questions, please contact talentmanagement@seattlecolleges.edu

Leadership Development Workshop

November 2026 Cohort 

Dates: November 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th
Times: Each day there will be classroom facilitation from 9AM – 4PM, with a one-hour lunch break from approximately 12 – 1PM. 

Location: South Seattle College Georgetown Campus

Breakfast and Lunch is NOT provided. 

Register to join this cohort - Registration Deadline: Monday, March 9th 

Audience:  

The content of the Leadership Development Workshop is designed to support the professional development of new supervisors of classified employees, exempt represented professional employees, and exempt unrepresented employees.  
However, it is open to ALL employees, including aspiring supervisors, experienced supervisors, and all those interested in learning these topics for their continued learning and growth. 
Enrollment is limited to 15 employees per cohort. 

Agenda:
Day 1: Personal Values, Implicit Bias, Communication Styles, Active Listening 
Day 2: Goal Setting, Growth Mindset, Feedback, Building Trust, Decision Making, Disagreement, Difficult Conversations 
Day 3: Coaching, Supervising in a Union Environment 
Day 4: Systems Thinking, Change Management 

Learning Outcomes:

  • Deepen your understanding of what it means to be a leader using anti-bias, anti-racist frameworks.
  • Identify your communication style and improve your communication skills, in particular when giving feedback, engaging in difficult conversations, and providing coaching.
  • Be able to describe team dynamics, identify what dynamics cause problems in teams, and how they can be improved.
  • Gain an understanding of a Systems Thinking perspective, why it matters, and what difference it can make.
  • Learn to step back and use self-reflection skills as a way to learn and grow.
  • Take away practical tools that you can use in your life and work. 

See more details on Inside Seattle Colleges

If you have any questions, please contact bryna.lieberman@seattlecolleges.edu

 

December 

Search Committee Training

Tuesday, December 8th, 2026, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
On Zoom - Join the meeting
Meeting ID: 330 503 4286
Passcode: 729357

Virtual drop-in session open to current employees
Host: Talent Management
Presenters: Sierra Dix 

Highlighted training goals for this course include:

  • Assist employees in fully understanding their role and responsibilities as a member of a search committee.

If you have any questions, please contact talentmanagement@seattlecolleges.edu

Search Committee Chair Training

Tuesday, December 22nd,  2026, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 
On Zoom - Join the meeting 
Meeting ID: 330 503 4286
Passcode: 729357

Virtual drop-in session open to current employees
Host: Talent Management 
Presenters: Sierra Dix 

Highlighted training goals for this course include:

  • Assist employees in fully understanding their role and responsibilities as a search committee chair
  • Understand each step of the recruiting process
  • Learn about the Recruiting tab in ctcLink
  • Discuss example scenarios
  • Outline Best Practices 

If you have any questions, please contact talentmanagement@seattlecolleges.edu

Monthly HR & Managers Virtual Training and Open-House

Thursday, December 17th,  2026, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. 

Virtual session open to Exempt Staff (unrepresented and professional represented) who are Supervisors will receive an Outlook calendar invitation with zoom link to attend. 
Host: Human Resources
Presenters: Varies 

General Agenda:
2:30pm – 3:30pm: Training, topic and speakers varies 
3:30pm – 4pm: Open Q&A with HR 

If you have any questions, please contact hr.district@seattlecolleges.edu 

January 

Search Committee Training

Thursday, January 7th, 2027, 10:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m . 
On Zoom - Join the meeting 
Meeting ID: 330 503 4286
Passcode: 729357

Virtual drop-in session open to current employees
Host: Talent Management
Presenters: Sierra Dix 

Highlighted training goals for this course include:

  • Assist employees in fully understanding their role and responsibilities as a member of a search committee.

If you have any questions, please contact talentmanagement@seattlecolleges.edu

Search Committee Chair Training

Wednesday January 20th 2027, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
On Zoom - Join the meeting 
Meeting ID: 330 503 4286
Passcode: 729357

Virtual drop-in session open to current employees
Host: Talent Management 
Presenters: Sierra Dix

Highlighted training goals for this course include:

  • Assist employees in fully understanding their role and responsibilities as a search committee chair
  • Understand each step of the recruiting process
  • Learn about the Recruiting tab in ctcLink
  • Discuss example scenarios
  • Outline Best Practices 

If you have any questions, please contact talentmanagement@seattlecolleges.edu

Monthly HR & Managers Virtual Training and Open-House

Thursday, January 21st 2027, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. 

Virtual session open to Exempt Staff (unrepresented and professional represented) who are Supervisors will receive an Outlook calendar invitation with zoom link to attend. 
Host: Human Resources
Presenters: Varies 

General Agenda:
2:30pm – 3:30pm: Training, topic and speakers varies 
3:30pm – 4pm: Open Q&A with HR 

If you have any questions, please contact hr.district@seattlecolleges.edu 

February 

Search Committee Training

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2027 2:00 p.m. to 3:00  p.m. 
On Zoom - Join the meeting 
Meeting ID: 330 503 4286
Passcode: 729357

Virtual drop-in session open to current employees
Host: Talent Management
Presenters: Sierra Dix

Highlighted training goals for this course include:

  • Assist employees in fully understanding their role and responsibilities as a member of a search committee.

If you have any questions, please contact talentmanagement@seattlecolleges.edu

Search Committee Chair Training

Tuesday, February 16th, 2027, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
On Zoom - Join the meeting 
Meeting ID: 330 503 4286
Passcode: 729357

Virtual drop-in session open to current employees
Host: Talent Management 
Presenters: Sierra Dix 

Highlighted training goals for this course include:

  • Assist employees in fully understanding their role and responsibilities as a search committee chair
  • Understand each step of the recruiting process
  • Learn about the Recruiting tab in ctcLink
  • Discuss example scenarios
  • Outline Best Practices 

If you have any questions, please contact talentmanagement@seattlecolleges.edu

Monthly HR & Managers Virtual Training and Open-House

Thursday, February 18th,  2027, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. 

Virtual session open to Exempt Staff (unrepresented and professional represented) who are Supervisors will receive an Outlook calendar invitation with zoom link to attend. 
Host: Human Resources
Presenters: Varies 

General Agenda:
2:30pm – 3:30pm: Training, topic and speakers varies 
3:30pm – 4pm: Open Q&A with HR 

If you have any questions, please contact hr.district@seattlecolleges.edu