Workplace Training course descriptions

 

Stress Management Part I 

 

Learn techniques for addressing and coping with stress. Gain strategies for building resilience. Build conflict resolution skills for use on the job or in your personal life.

 

Stress Management Part II

 

This course is designed for those who have taken our Stress Management I course to help you strengthen stress management techniques both at work and outside of work. Gain strategies for getting unstuck. Build on the foundational conflict resolution skills you’ve learned. Strengthen and learn more techniques for addressing and coping with stressors.

 

Starting Your Leadership Journey Part I – 5 Course Program

 

Are you a new manager who has been promoted from within your organization? Were you promoted without extensive experience in leadership roles? Are you new to leadership? 

 

Training in leadership can significantly benefit your success and the success of your department, unit, or team. Are you a manager who has just promoted someone like this? New leaders are invited to attend Starting Your Leadership Journey, a series of five workshops focused on leadership essentials. 

Shift from Colleague to Supervisor
Learn about shifting your mindset, acknowledging some key realities, and developing important practices. 

Building Relationships
Learn about building relationships, building credibility, and understanding personal styles. 

Building Hope and Trust in Your Department or Organization
Learn about knowing staff members’ basic needs, promoting a positive climate, and developing practices to promote hope and trust.

Building Strong Teams
Learn about establishing clarity and shared understanding, promoting collaboration, and developing a team skill set. 

Essentials of Leadership
Learn about developing self-awareness and reflection, maintaining integrity, and supporting employees through change. 

 

Starting Your Leadership Journey Part II – 4 Course Program

 

 
Moving From Staff To Supervisor

Understand the skills necessary to be an effective supervisor, including the shift form being a colleague/peer to being a supervisor, misconceptions and realities about being a manager and important leadership practices

 

 

Building Trust In The Workplace

Study how basic needs tat people have impact leadership. Identify management practices that promote a positive climate. Gain strategies for building trust. Learn tips for active listening.

 

 

Resilient Leaders

Study ways to keep personal wellness as well as promote others’ wellbeing and sustain organizational growth.  Gain tools for staying calm and staying connected.  Explore ways to take care of yourself while communicating empathy for employees and building systems the organization needs. 

 

 
Conflict Management Part I 

Road To Breakdown: Examine steps for effective communication. Gain strategies for coping with anger in conflict situations. Study a process for creative problem solving. Gain some scripts for coaching people who may be stuck or unwilling to let go.

 
Conflict Management Part II

Getting Back On Track: Examine steps for effective communication. Gain strategies for coping with anger in conflict situations. Study a process for creative problem solving. Gain some scripts for coaching people who may be stuck or unwilling to let go. 

 
Effective Communication In The Workplace Part I 

Communication to Build Trust and Understanding: Gain best practices to be good communicators, study how to communicate in difficult situations, identify counterproductive practices and have time to discuss questions and dilemmas

 
Effective Communication In The Workplace Part II

Listening and Asking Questions: Look at the art of asking questions to communicate effectively, study the power of active listening, gain strategies for dealing with aggressive or angry communication situations and have time to discuss questions and dilemma

 
Essential Skills For The Workplace
 
 
Supporting Employees Through Change Part I 

How can leaders best support employees during change?  Gain strategies for building ownership and buy-in. Study factors that impact success.  Discover how different variables influence complex change.   

 

Supporting Employees Through Change Part II

How can leaders balance employees’ needs and organizational vison during change?  Discuss the difference between transition and change. Gain strategies for dealing with transition.  Consider the phases employees encounter as they accept change.  

 
Managing Stress
 
 
Finding Your Center

 

 
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager

Earn the nationally-recognized ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification. Students will learn the importance of food safety and how to prevent the spread of pathogens in the flow of food from purchasing and receiving through serving and storing. 

 

Business English 

 

 

 

 

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Updated – Now Closing for the Day

Updated: Due to the ongoing poor road conditions, all athletic practices and extracurricular activities for today, 2/17/25, have been canceled.

 

Due to the poor road conditions, St. Johnsbury Academy will now be closing for the day today, February 17, 2025.

We will communicate about the plans for athletics and extracurriculars later in the day.

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