Resources & Blog: Professional Development
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 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 | Jun 5, 2020 | Adobe Creative Cloud, Business Applications, Career Training, Community, Design Fundamentals, Digital Marketing, Digital Photography, DWC Certificate Programs, DWC Student Success Story, Employment Training, Microsoft Office, Professional Development, Web Design, Workshop Blog Posts
Tags: certificate programs, classes, digital marketing, digital photography, new tech skills, professional development, skills based training, tech skills, video design, web design, women in technology
Today, the tech skills you need to stay relevant in the workplace are constantly changing. Whether you’ve been in the same industry for years or you’re wanting to change careers, professional development opportunities increase industry knowledge, keep you relevant, and will help you stand out among the crowd. More than 40 million Americans have applied for unemployment during the pandemic. Developing new tech skills is going to be an essential for people to get back to work. So take advantage...
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by Ally Biernat | Apr 29, 2020 | Business Advice, Career Training, DWC Certificate Programs, Project Management, Workshop Blog Posts
Tags: Communication, Leadership, pmp, pmp exam prep, professional development, Project Management, Project management certificate, project management professional, Project Management skills, project manager
Project management is always evolving. Therefore project managers are expected to wear multiple hats to keep up with emerging project management challenges in today’s increasingly complex and competitive global marketplace. While having project management certifications and hands-on experience is the base for project management, it is these project management skills that differentiate the successful project managers. Here are eight essential project management skills you should develop. By...
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by Digital Workshop Center | Dec 12, 2019 | Advanced Graphic Design, Business Administration, Career Training, Case Study, Community, Data Science, Digital Marketing, DWC Certificate Programs, DWC Student Success Story, Employment Training, Graphic Design Certificate, Web Design Development, Workshop Blog Posts
Tags: certificate programs, continued education, gift certificate, professional development
It’s never too late to invest in your professional development. And with the New Year (and new decade) approaching, now is as good a time as any to prioritize yourself and make 2020 a year of professional growth! Recent students who completed a Certificate Program at Digital Workshop Center saw a $19k average increase in their annual salary! That’s a pretty impressive increase — wouldn’t you like a chance to earn more money in the New Year? 3 reasons to invest in your professional development...
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