Resources & Blog: Professional Development
by Ally Biernat | Sep 17, 2020 | Blueprint Program, Career Training, Case Study, Community, DWC Certificate Programs, Employment Training, Financial Aid, Introduction Classes, Microsoft Office, Professional Development, Workshop Blog Posts
Tags: basic digital literacy, disable learners, disabled individual, dvr, introduction classes, voc rehab, vocational reahab, VR
When the Digital Workshop Center was founded in 2006, it was designed to be a community center for career skills with a focus on technology. Many of our students were looking to expand their existing skills in tech related fields such as design, marketing, and web development. DWC has always been a go-to for those in the community looking to “up-skill.” Over time, DWC has seen an increase in demand on the other end of the technology spectrum, with many vocational agencies and job seekers...
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by Ally Biernat | Aug 27, 2020 | Adobe Creative Cloud, Articulate Storyline 360, Captivate, Career Training, DWC Certificate Programs, eLearning Development, Employment Training, Professional Development, Workshop Blog Posts
Tags: Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline 360, certificate programs, course development, elearning, eLearning course development, eLearning developer, eLearning developer job outlook, eLearning developer skills, eLearning development, eLearning development professional, instructional design, online learning, soft skills, technical skills
eLearning development professionals create digital education material outside of a traditional classroom. Since it is flexible and easy to access anytime, anywhere; many industries are utilizing this method of teaching and learning. You will find eLearning classes being used in a variety of industries globally, such as, higher education programs, mandated food safety training, cyber security best practices, corporate leadership training, and many more. As a result, careers in eLearning...
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by Ally Biernat | Aug 10, 2020 | Adobe Creative Cloud, Business Advice, Business Applications, Career Training, Digital Marketing, DWC Certificate Programs, Introduction Classes, Microsoft Office, Professional Development, Support Knowledge Base, Tips & Tricks, Web Design, Workshop Blog Posts
Tags: career in tech, certificate programs, classes, IT careers, IT jobs, job advice, job growth, jobs in tech, new career, professional development, tech industry
The tech industry is booming and offers many opportunities for rewarding careers. The median wage for tech jobs is nearly double the median national wage. IT professionals had a median annual salary of $88,240 in May 2019; compared to the median annual wage for all occupations of $39,810 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you have found yourself thinking about starting a career in the tech industry and don’t know where to start, keep on reading. Five helpful tips to start a...
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by Ally Biernat | Jul 17, 2020 | Business Administration, Business Advice, Career Training, Employment Training, Excel Master Program, Microsoft Office, Professional Development, Tips & Tricks, Workshop Blog Posts
Tags: business intelligence, business intelligence tools, data analysis, data analysis tools, data visualization, data visualization tool, microsoft power bi, Power BI, tips and tricks
For new users, Microsoft Power BI is a software platform that takes raw data from any data source and allows you to create reports and presentations. However, it also offers many more advanced functions for data analytics. Power BI can help any business see valuable insights that lead to profits. And the good news is, you do not have to be an expert to use it. Tips & tricks if you’re new to Power BI 1. Talk the Talk Effective and productive use of any software starts with understanding...
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by Ally Biernat | Jul 9, 2020 | Business Administration, Business Advice, Career Training, Community, DWC Certificate Programs, Employment Training, Professional Development, Support Knowledge Base, Workshop Blog Posts
Tags: business writing, career, community, credibility in writing, Employee Training, event, jenny morse, professional development, virtual event
In the 21st century, and especially with the current shift to more remote work, people are writing more than they ever have. Nearly 300 billion emails are sent each day, with the average employee receiving 121 emails and sending 40 emails. So, we know that when we have a job, we’ll need to write to our colleagues, our customers, and our business partners. And to get that job, we’ll write resumes, cover letters, online applications, portfolios of our work, emails to our network, and our own...
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by Ally Biernat | Jul 2, 2020 | Business Advice, Digital Marketing, DWC Certificate Programs, Email Marketing, Professional Development, Tips & Tricks
Tags: certificate programs, digital marketing, digital marketing certificate, digital marketing tools, email campaign, Email List, email marketing
Email marketing is a simple, cost-effective way to drive revenue that any small business can implement. With 99% of consumers checking their email every day, it is likely that your message will get your customers attention if you create effective email campaigns. Here are four tips you can use in email marketing to drive your revenue. 1. Create Mobile Friendly Emails According to Marketing Land, an estimated 66% of all emails are now opened on mobile devices. So it is vital to create email...
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