The CCSU Continuing Education Blog
5 Continuing Education Courses That Benefit Any Career
Having the skills to get a job in a particular field does not mean you will have the skills to keep that job indefinitely, or to move into a different job that requires even more skills. Continuing education courses can bridge these skills gaps. Here are some...
Continuing Education Helps You Become an Asset to HR for Hiring
Battling for top talent is one of the biggest challenges for HR departments in the current tight labor market. Maybe you don't have hiring and firing authority in your current role, but learning about recruiting, hiring and firing can help you get promoted or find a...
6 ‘Soft’ Skills That Help You Move Ahead in Your Career
Soft skills are increasingly important in today's workplaces--especially for those who want to advance in their careers. A recent survey of recruiters found that 94 percent thought soft skills were actually more important than technical skills in getting a promotion....
You Can Invest in Training and Development Even if Your Company Doesn’t
The best workplaces emphasize continuing education and professional development and make sure employees have opportunities to pursue them. Others may pay lip service to continuing education, but don't really back up their words. Even if your company doesn't prioritize...
6 Continuing Education Trends to Watch in 2019
Continuing education continues to evolve over time, emphasizing different trends or perspectives in education and training. The courses offered tend to reflect demand, though you can also expect to see courses in creative pursuits as well as those designed for...
Top 5 Professional Development Skills to Enhance Your Career
Professional development must continue long after you land your first job if you want to remain relevant and valuable to your employer, as well as have opportunities to advance. Here are the top professional development skills that can enhance your career. 1....
Many Types of Professionals Benefit from Understanding Employment Law
You don't have to be an HR professional to deal with employment law, directly or indirectly. Employment law is constantly changing, and it's important for all professionals to understand laws that could impact them or affect their rights as an employee. No matter what...
How Continuing Education Helps Companies Retain Talent
Retaining talented employees is an eternal struggle for employers. Recruiters are increasingly looking to woo top talent away from current employers, and top talent is continually looking for the next step up the ladder and keeping their options open for a better...
New to HR? Small Business Owner? Learn the HR Essentials You Need.
Starting a business seems so simple, but in reality there are many details to consider in order to comply with regulations and administrate in the best possible way. Businesses of all sizes need to hire employees to help them with their business activities, and HR...
How Learning a Creative Skill Can Help Your Career
Creativity isn't just an ability used in fields like art, writing, or drama. Fields as technical as computer science, math, and business also need creative thinkers that can come up with new ideas and new ways to look at problems and situations that they come across....