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HR News Professional & Personal Programming | September 2016

The Professional & Personal Development Program highlights the following discussions, training sessions, and development workshops available to you. Explore the information below for more information. You may also consult the training Calendar here.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training | 7 Week Certificate Course beginning September 14

If you’re ready to take the next step in enhancing your preparedness and developing emergency skills, then our CSUN Community Emergency Response Team training is the right course for you! This is a seven-week course that meets once a week for 2.5 hours taught by personnel from the Los Angeles Fire Department. At the end of the course you will be certified with basic competency in emergency medical triage & operations, damage assessment, fire suppression, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, volunteer team management and more!

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.csun.edu/police/events/cert-training

Exploring Transportation Options @ CSUN | Thursday, September 15

Making a slight adjustment in your commute has the potential of saving you hundreds of dollars each year. Interested in saving money? Let our campus parking and transportation experts show you how.

Learn about CSUN's Transit Station, Metrolink, buses, shuttles, carpools, vanpools and bicycles. Explore some of the subsidies and parking innovations that can help.If you're new to campus or just tired of the same old commuter grind, this workshop could help save  you time and money.

More Information at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/exploring-transportation-options-2016

 

LifeMatters - September's Wellness Webinar: The Importance of Having a Will | Tuesday, September 20

Each month, LifeMatters, our Employee Assistance Program provider, offers webinars free to you and your family/household members. This month, LifeMatters offers the following webinar: 

There is much confusion about what you need to do to preserve your wealth and end-of-life intentions. This webinar will focus on understanding basic will terminology, understanding why a will is important, the cost of wills and estate planning, and the pros and cons of various will options.

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Two options: Noon Eastern/11 a.m. Central/9 a.m. Pacific and 3 p.m. Eastern/2 p.m. Central/Noon Pacific

Register for the live webinars at noon Eastern or 3 p.m. Eastern or please check our WorkLife Balance Webinar archives the month after this live webinar is complete. 

Smoking Cessation - Now Is The Time | Thursday, September 22

We are now a smoke free campus. Kicking the habit can be difficult for some people. The University wants to help. Come to this session to learn about resources available to help you stop smoking and to discuss the process of smoking cessation.

More information at http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/smoking-cessation-informational-now-time-09222016

CalPERS Seminar: Planning for Your Retirement | Tuesday, September 27

If you are nearing retirement, this class will help you strategically plan and prepare for retirement.  Facilitated by Mindy Fox, CalPERS Representative.

Information at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/calpers-seminar-planning-your-retirement-1

Eldercare: Practical Tips and Resources for Caregivers | Wednesday, September 28

It is understandable that most older people want to live in their own homes for as long as possible. However, family members have concerns about their safety and security.

Join us for a discussion of practical tips and resources to make this transition more manageable.

Attendees will learn:

    • How to rationally assess the situation;
    • Strategies to adapt the home environment;
    • Continuum of care options: and
    • How LifeMatters® can help.

More information at: http://www.csun.edu/development/training/events/eldercare-practical-tips-and-resources-caregivers