Difficult Conversations

September 11, 2019

This class on Sept. 20 combines exercises and discussion to help you understand the fundamentals of a “difficult conversation”. Based on required pre-reading of the book Difficult Conversations, the workshop concludes with participants preparing for, and having practiced, their own difficult conversation by leveraging learning-partners. Learn more. Read more about Difficult Conversations

Enabling a Culture of Speaking Up

August 28, 2019

This class on Sept. 16 explores organizational and individual factors that foster speaking up in the workplace as well as factors that get in the way of speaking up. Speaking up in this class is defined as courageously sharing ideas, feedback or disagreement, even when it might be uncomfortable to do so. Learn more. Read more about Enabling a Culture of Speaking Up

Harvard Extension School Fall 2019 Semester Begins

August 14, 2019

Fall classes begin on Monday, September 3! Click here to view available courses.

Career Conversations for Current Harvard Staff

August 7, 2019

This session on August 15 will give you the opportunity to meet one-on-one with local HR officers so you can learn more about Harvard’s schools and departments, including key initiatives and work environments, and explore your career interests, expand your professional network and strengthen future applications. Learn more. Read more about Career Conversations for Current Harvard Staff

Career Roadmaps

July 31, 2019

This active 2-day class on August 7 and 14 will cover self-assessment of values, interests, skills and reputation; workforce trends and identification of professional networks; and exploration of options and goal setting. Learn more. Read more about Career Roadmaps

Interviewing Skills for Candidates

July 24, 2019

This workshop on July 31 will provide guidelines and practice which will help you successfully prepare for interviews. We will discuss different types of interviews, address what the hiring manager expects from candidates during job interviews, and strategize how best to answer potentially difficult interview questions. Learn more. Read more about Interviewing Skills for Candidates

Summer Science Week: Earth Explorers

July 17, 2019

For children entering grades 1-2. Our planet is an exciting place! Explore geology and paleontology using the museum’s collection and exhibits. Study rocks, fossils, volcanoes, and earthquakes through experiments, specimens, stories, and models. July 29 - August 2, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. Learn more.

Career Conversations

July 10, 2019

This session on July 18 will give you the opportunity to meet one-on-one with local HR officers so you can learn more about Harvard’s schools and departments, including key initiatives and work environments, and explore your career interests, expand your professional network and strengthen future applications. Learn more. Read more about Career Conversations

Summer Science Week: The Science of Bugs and Slugs

July 3, 2019

From July 15-19, experience science hands-on through the lens of the two most diverse animal groups - gastropods (snails and slugs) and arthropods (insects, arachnids and relatives). Learn about the range of diversity and variation in these groups, while learning about how these amazing animals go about their daily lives. For students entering grades 6-8. Learn more. Read more about Summer Science Week: The Science of Bugs and Slugs

Summer Science Week: Game Design

June 26, 2019

Have you ever wanted to design your own game? Join Green Door Labs founder Kellian Adams and museum staff to plan and create a digital game set inside the museum. You will work in small groups to invent a game designed to help visitors explore the museum July 15-19. For Children Entering Grades 4-6. Learn more. Read more about Summer Science Week: Game Design

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