To make an appointment contact Claudia Finkel, our Certified Career Counselor, at extension 40849. Recruitment for the Professional Development Program begins in the Fall. Program Components Components of the program include a career assessment retreat, advanced skills training, special projects, mentoring and networking. Participants have the opportunity of working with University leaders on special projects that are deemed important to University operations, and demonstrate their professional, management, and leadership skills to the University community. Through the assessment component, participants are provided assistance in developing their own career plans.
Financial assistance is available for advanced skills training.
A selection committee will assist in the screening of up to 25 participants on the basis of their application packet, professional skills, career goals, experiences and the desire to explore leadership opportunities within the University of California. Close association between the participants, their supervisors and the program coordinator will be maintained to ensure that individual career development plans and program activities remain consistent with the University's needs. Supervisors can expect that participants will need approximately 12 to 15 hours of release time per month. The Career Mini-Series is designed to enhance the likelihood of your being successful and satisfied in your worklife. Each noon-time session is conducted by a professional in the field and all are held at the Campus Human Resources training facility.