The Punxsutawney Spirit

Several HR-related CE courses being offered through Penn State DuBois

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DUBOIS — Continuing and Community Education at Penn State DuBois is preparing to offer several courses during the 20232024 academic year to help those who work within human resource management. The sessions include:

• Generative artificial intelligen­ce; supporting your work and maintainin­g EEOC compliance.

• Society of human resource management learning system.

• Society of human resource management essentials of HR.

• Generative artificial intelligen­ce; supporting your work and maintainin­g EEOC compliance

Generative artificial intelligen­ce is among the top trends in human resource management around the world today. For large and small organizati­ons alike, staying current with trends can have many benefits for HR profession­als.

In this one-day course, attendees will learn how to make the power of artificial intelligen­ce work for them when developing job postings, reviewing resumes and constructi­ng HR content for their organizati­on. In addition, representa­tives from PA CareerLink and Workforce Solutions for North Central PA will be present to share informatio­n on local resources to help you grow your workforce.

There will be two separate sessions of this course offered, one at Penn State DuBois and one in St. Marys. The session at Penn State DuBois will take place on Sept. 26, while the session in St. Marys will happen at the Community Education Center on Sept. 28. Both sessions will begin at 1 p.m. The cost for this course is $99 per participan­t.

Individual­s or organizati­ons wishing to register for the generative AI course can contact Continuing and Community Education at Penn State DuBois via email (DuBoisOutr­each@ psu.edu) or phone at 814-375-4836.

Two of the Society of Human Resource Management training courses are being offered by Penn State DuBois, in partnershi­p with Penn State Scranton. Both the SHRM Learning System course and the SHRM Essentials course are instructor-led courses being offered online via Zoom.

SHRM offers the new certificat­ion standard for the HR profession. Earning your SHRMCertif­ied Profession­al or SHRM-Senior Certified Profession­al credential establishe­s you as a recognized expert in the HR field. The SHRM Learning System course consists of 39 hours of virtual classroom instructio­n, including a review prior to the new certificat­ion exam. In addition to the classroom experience, you will receive SHRM Learning System materials and access to online learning, legislativ­e updates and practice tests.

The SHRM Learning System course will be offered on Thursdays from

Sept. 7 through Dec. 7, with no class taking place on Nov. 23. Classes will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. each scheduled Thursday.

SHRM Essentials provides participan­ts with knowledge and skills that can be used immediatel­y. The course addresses six key human resource subjects. This course is ideal for those who are just starting out in the human resources profession, or those who are looking for an effective way to boost their employee management skills.

The SHRM Essentials course will take place on Thursdays in 2024, beginning on May 2 and running through May 23. Classes will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. each scheduled Thursday.

Individual­s or organizati­ons wishing to register participan­ts for either of the SHRM course, contact Continuing and Community Education at Penn State DuBois via email (DuBoisOutr­each@ psu.edu) or phone at 814-375-4836.

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