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2022 Aug 03

Cover Letters Do Count!

10:00am to 11:00am

Many people ask, "do I really need to include a cover letter?" . The answer is yes! This one hour virtual workshop will focus on the key role a cover letter has in building a bridge between a job description and your resume.

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2022 Aug 08

Boost Your Networking Confidence

10:00am to 11:30am

Boost Your Networking Confidence: What have you done to boost your networking abilities? This 1.5 hour session will cover key components for successful professional networking, including your elevator pitch, and multiple breakout room opportunities to practice networking. During this session, participants will -review a personal elevator pitch, refresh networking goals, practice networking in a supportive environment.
 
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2022 Jun 23

Understanding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Location: 

Online

Presented by Jeff Rogers, KGA partner

Understanding DEI is a 1-hour interactive session that will demystify what Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion really are. There is no lecture --- it’s a guided presentation, with exercises, anecdotes, and a great deal of facilitated conversation, that will help participants wrap their minds around why this lens is essential, where we sometimes go wrong, and what we can change to do better.

**If you need reasonable accommodations, including ASL interpreters, CART, or other, please email us by Thursday, June 9 - info@kgreer.com.

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2022 Jun 16

Mental Health Response

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Location: 

Online

Presented by Wynne Meyer, LMHC, CEAP
KGA Director of Training and Development Solutions

In this webinar, we will raise awareness of mental health issues and identify warning signs. Participants will learn how to recognize the most common symptoms of mental health and substance use issues and explore how to respond with sensitivity and compassion. We will also discuss do's and don'ts and how to direct others to appropriate resources.

**If you need reasonable accommodations, including ASL interpreters, CART, or other, please email us by Friday, June 3 - info@kgreer.com....

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2022 Jun 14

Proud to Be an Ally

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Location: 

Online

From coming out to one’s family to facing micro-aggressions at work, life within the LGBTQI+ community can be challenging, even for those with strong support systems. As we celebrate PRIDE this year, we invite you to join us for a conversation about being an ally…to those in your family, your social circle and at work. Bill Torres, Director of Support Services for the Ali Forney Center, will share with us what true allyship looks like and how you make a difference. A little support goes a long way.

This program is available for free and open to benefits-eligible...

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2022 Jun 09

KGA Service Overview for Employees

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Location: 

Online

KGA, your Employee Assistance Program, is a free and confidential benefit that provides support for employees and their family members. Learn how at our upcoming EAP Overview for Employees.

**If you need reasonable accommodations, including ASL interpreters, CART, or other, please email us by May 25th - info@kgreer.com.

This program is available for free and open to benefits-eligible faculty and staff only. ...

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2022 Oct 25

Digital Accessibility for Content Creators

1:00pm to 3:30pm

Location: 

Online

This training will introduce learners to digital accessibility, demonstrate its importance, and provide guidance about Harvard’s Digital Accessibility Policy. We will discuss best practices for creating accessible web content, and also for updating existing content to make it accessible to all users. 

The audience for this training is anyone who develops, edits, or publishes content for a website at Harvard, even if it's not your main job responsibility. There will be some...

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2022 Sep 28

Creating Accessible Slide Decks

10:00am to 12:00pm

Location: 

Online

This course provides an overview of the concepts and concrete steps to create accessible documents in Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. It also introduces how to convert accessible slideshows into accessible PDFs. 

Designing with accessibility in mind improves ease of use and access to your content for everyone. 

To ensure a hands-on learning experience in this course, there are a number of activities for which your laptop will be required. Software requirements: Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides and ...

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2022 Sep 22

Creating Accessible Documents

2:00pm to 4:00pm

Location: 

Online

This course provides an overview of the concepts and concrete steps to create accessible documents in Microsoft Word and Google Docs. It also introduces how to convert documents into accessible PDFs.

Designing with accessibility in mind improves ease of use and access to your content for everyone. 

To ensure a hands-on learning experience in this course, there are a number of activities for which your laptop will be required. Software requirements: Microsoft Word or Google Docs and ...

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2022 Sep 20

Introduction to Digital Accessibility & Harvard's Policies

1:00pm to 2:30pm

Location: 

Online

This training introduces and explores basic concepts of digital accessibility and relevant university policies including the Digital Accessibility Policy and the Accessible Technology Procurement and Development Policy.

No prerequisite experience with accessibility is required. Learn how you and your department can create more inclusive and welcoming...

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2022 Sep 14

Digital Accessibility for Content Creators

9:30am to 12:00pm

Location: 

8 Story Street, Room 175

In-person training only

This training will introduce learners to digital accessibility, demonstrate its importance, and provide guidance about Harvard’s Digital Accessibility Policy. We will discuss best practices for creating accessible web content, and also for updating existing content to make it accessible to all users. 

The audience for this training is anyone who develops, edits, or publishes content for a website at Harvard, even if...

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2022 Aug 17

Creating Accessible PDFs

10:00am to 12:00pm

Location: 

Online

This course provides an overview of the concepts and concrete steps to create accessible PDFs in Adobe Acrobat Pro. Designing with accessibility in mind improves ease of use and access to your content for everyone.

To ensure a hands-on learning experience in this course, there are a number of activities for which your laptop will be required. Software requirements: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.

This course will provide...

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2022 Aug 10

Digital Accessibility Foundations (IT Academy 2-day course)

9:00am to 3:00pm

Location: 

Online

This training will be held virtually via Zoom on August 10 and 11 from 9 am - 11 am, and 1 pm - 3 pm each day. This course is part of the IT Academy, but is open to all and recommended for anyone and everyone at Harvard.  

This course provides an overview of digital accessibility and includes a number of activities for which your laptop will be required. This course will cover: 

  • Introduction to accessibility – gain understanding about the meaning, history, and importance of digital accessibility...
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