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June 2019
Workplace Ethics and Expectations
Gorge Works Professional Development Session 1 of 9 Hour 1: Wasco County HR Presentation Hour 2: Q&A Session/Networking/Group Discussion Hour 3: Tour of Wasco County Courthouse Presenter Bio: Nichole Biechler currently holds the position of Human Resources Director for Wasco County. Nichole grew up in The Dalles and can appreciate the unique characteristics that small towns possess. Nichole earned her B.S. in Political Science with a minor in Legal Studies from Western Oregon University. She went on to graduate…
Find out more »Communication in the Workplace
Gorge Works Professional Development Session 2 of 9 Hour 1: Six Rivers Presentation Hour 2: Q&A Session/Career Background Hour 3: Networking/Intern Group Discussions Presenter Bios: Marti Kantola Dane Founder and Director Marti has 18 years of strategic communications process design, negotiations, collaboration and dispute resolution experience. She brings creative problem solving orientation and results-oriented facilitation expertise. Words can create a thousand pictures, she ensures you are heard and the results you envision are the ones you will see. Marti…
Find out more »Resume Building & Interview Skills
Gorge Works Professional Development Session 3 of 9 Hour 1: Presentation/Q&A Session Hour 2: Mock Group Interview Hour 3: Project Planning/Networking/Program Input Presenter Bio: WorkSource Oregon is a network of public and private partners who work together to effectively respond to workforce challenges through high-quality services to individuals and businesses, resulting in job attainment, retention and advancement. For questions, please contact your local WorkSource Center
Find out more »July 2019
Health & Wellness in the Workplace
Gorge Works Professional Development Session 4 of 9 Hour 1: Presentation/Q&A Session Hour 2: Networking Presenter Bio: North Central Public Health District is the only three-county local health department in Oregon. We serve Wasco, Sherman, & Gilliam Counties, all located in the Columbia Gorge region. Our Vision We strive so that one day all people will live in a safe environment free from fear of preventable diseases; that all businesses, organizations and individuals will have access to health…
Find out more »Civic Participation
Gorge Works Professional Development Session 5 of 9 Hour 1: Sherry DuFault (Community Expert) Mayor Richard Mays - Civic Engagement / Q&A Session Hour 2: Lisa Farquharson (The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce) Hour 3: Tour of City Hall Presenter Bios: Our diverse membership represents the entire community with members from business and industry, civic and non-profit organizations, social service agencies, education, government, home-based businesses and individuals. Nearly 500 members representing 2,000 individuals believe that Chamber membership is an important…
Find out more »Financial Literacy
Gorge Works Professional Development Session 6 of 9 Hour 1: Presentation Hour 2: Networking / Q&A Hour 3: Financial Fitness & Personal Finance Resilience Presenter Bio: Jason Lewis currently holds the position of AVP Relationship Manager for Northwest Farm Credit Services. Jason has worked in the Financial Services industry for over 20 years, specializing in consumer lending and commercial finance. Jason graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and completed the Foundations of Management program from…
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