Upskill at Kent State this Spring
Kent State University’s Regional Campus System launched a new series of workforce development programs this past fall designed to help local professionals strengthen the essential skills needed in today’s workplace. The program, titled “Upskill at Kent State – Bringing Workforce Development to Your Community,” is part of a statewide initiative at all eight Kent State locations across the Regional Campus System.
The workshops are designed for professionals in business, manufacturing, education, health care, government, and nonprofit organizations who want to enhance their leadership, communication, and team-building skills. Each half-day or day-long, in-person session is practical, energizing, and tailored to the real challenges of today’s workplace.
“Essential skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and time management are what set strong professionals and organizations apart,” said Senior Director, Professional and Workforce Education Diana Gardner. “We’re excited to bring this program directly into our community, so people don’t have to travel far to access high-quality training.”
Over the course of the academic year, up to 16 workshops will be offered across the region—two at each regional campus, one in the fall and one in the spring. Each event will provide professionals with opportunities to gain practical tools, connect with peers, and explore additional training resources available through Kent State.
SPRING 2026 SCHEDULE
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) - The Basics
Twinsburg Academic Center
Friday, Feb. 6
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Strategies for Leading the Multigenerational Team
Trumbull Campus
Friday, Feb. 20
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Practical and Effective Problem Solving for Supervisors
Stark Campus
Friday, March 6
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - How to Think About and Leverage Data
Geauga Campus
Friday, March 20
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Project Portfolio Management
Salem Campus
Friday, April 3
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Making Great Decisions
Tuscarawas Campus
Friday, April 17
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Motivating Employees
East Liverpool Campus
Friday, May 1
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Understanding Emotional Intelligence to Increase Your Effectiveness
Ashtabula Campus
Friday, May 15
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Registration is now open, and seats are limited.
To register, visit www.kent.edu/yourtrainingpartner/regional-workforce-development-offerings and click on ENROLL NOW. Search the course by name and follow the prompts to register.
A full calendar of programming can be found at www.kent.edu/YourTrainingPartner.
For more information, contact:
Diana Gardner
Sr. Director for Professional and Workforce Education
Lifelong Learning
yourtrainingpartner@kent.edu
330-672-5828