Professional Development Training and Wellness Opportunities

Warrior Wellness Release Time - 

Warrior Wellness Release Time is an exciting initiative granting all benefit-eligible employees the opportunity to claim one hour of release time per week, without the need to utilize sick or vacation leave. This is your chance to enhance your work-life balance and invest in your well-being. Simply complete the provided form to seize this professional development opportunity and maximize your potential. Join us in prioritizing wellness and productivity at LC State!

LC State PDT and Wellness Opportunities

April 2025

4/14/25

10 am - 11am

VIRTUAL ONLY

Building the Basics

New to Power BI? Start here! This beginner-friendly session will introduce you to the Power BI interface, walk you through importing data, and show you how to create your first visualizations. You’ll leave with a solid foundation to start exploring your data with confidence.

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4/16/2025

10 am - 11 am

VIRTUAL ONLY

Diving Deeper with Data
Ready to level up? In Part 2, we’ll take your Power BI skills further by introducing data modeling, calculated columns, and slicers. You’ll learn how to clean, shape, and combine multiple datasets to create interactive, meaningful reports.

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4/17/2025

3 pm - 4 pm

VIRTUAL ONLY

Effective leadership starts with clear communication, consistent practices, and the ability to anticipate and address challenges before they escalate. In this interactive training, supervisors will explore practical strategies for building trust through consistency, enhancing team communication, and developing a proactive approach to problem-solving. Equip yourself with tools to lead with confidence and create a more resilient, high-performing team.

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4/18/2025

10 am - 11 am

VIRTUAL ONLY

Advanced Techniques & Dashboards

This final session is all about bringing it all together. Learn advanced visuals, custom measures with DAX, and best practices for designing user-friendly dashboards. We’ll also cover publishing and sharing reports to the Power BI service.

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4/23/2025

3 PM - 4 PM

In Person AND Virtual

LC State benefits include 50% discount on tuition and fees for up to two dependent children per semester. Our NSE (National Student Exchange) program allows your student to attend universities across the US, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands at the discounted LC tuition rate. Visit with the Study Away Coordinator to find out more.

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4/25/2025

10 AM - 11 AM

Virtual Only

Take your Qualtrics skills to the next level! This  course is designed for users who are already comfortable with the basics and ready to unlock the platform’s full potential. Explore advanced survey logic, embedded data, automated workflows, custom reporting, and integration techniques to enhance your research, feedback, and decision-making processes. Whether you're building complex surveys or streamlining data analysis, this course will equip you with practical tools and strategies to maximize the power of Qualtrics.

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4/28/2025

9 am - 10 am

IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL

Open Enrollment is right around the corner! Join us for an important session designed to help you navigate the 2025-2026 benefits enrollment period. Open Enrollment will run from April 28, 2025, through May 16, 2025 — and this training will ensure you have all the information you need to make confident decisions about your benefits.

During this session, we’ll cover key benefit updates for the upcoming plan year including plan updates and important reminders such as FSA elections which must be renewed anually!

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and make the most of your benefit options!

*There will be open workshop hours held separately to help you navigate the LUMA website during this time *

Click here to register!

4/30/2025

ACC 211

9 am - 10 am: Early in Your PERSI Career? What's Next?

10 am - 11 am: Vested in PERSI? What's Next?

11 am - 12:30 pm: Retiring with PERSI? What's Next?

PDT Payoff Points available!

1 point per person, per session are available upon attendance!

No need to register, just show up!

May 2025

5/1/2025

3 pm - 4 pm

IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL

Open Enrollment is right around the corner! Join us for an important session designed to help you navigate the 2025-2026 benefits enrollment period. Open Enrollment will run from April 28, 2025, through May 16, 2025 — and this training will ensure you have all the information you need to make confident decisions about your benefits.

During this session, we’ll cover key benefit updates for the upcoming plan year including plan updates and important reminders such as FSA elections which must be renewed anually!

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and make the most of your benefit options!

There will be open workshop hours held separately to help you navigate the LUMA website during this time. 

Click here to register!

5/2/2024

10 am - 11:30 am

ACW 133

IN PERSON - If you are not on campus, please contact Amanda Greco for a TEAMS link to join virtuallly!

Drop In for Assistance!

Need help navigating your benefits enrollment in LUMA? We’ve got you covered!

Stop by our Open Enrollment Drop-In Workshop — a casual, open-door session where you can bring your laptop, ask questions, and get one-on-one assistance as you complete your 2025-2026 Open Enrollment selections.

Whether you’re reviewing benefit changes, enrolling in your Flexible Spending Account (FSA), or just need help walking through the system, we’re here to support you!

Workshop Details:

  • Drop in anytime during the session — no registration needed

  • Bring your laptop for hands-on help

  • Get your questions answered on the spot

Let us help make your Open Enrollment process smooth and stress-free!

5/5/2025

2 pm - 3 pm

IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL

Open Enrollment is right around the corner! Join us for an important session designed to help you navigate the 2025-2026 benefits enrollment period. Open Enrollment will run from April 28, 2025, through May 16, 2025 — and this training will ensure you have all the information you need to make confident decisions about your benefits.

During this session, we’ll cover key benefit updates for the upcoming plan year including plan updates and important reminders such as FSA elections which must be renewed anually!

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and make the most of your benefit options!

There will be open workshop hours held separately to help you navigate the LUMA website during this time. 

Click here to register!

5/7/2025

3 pm - 4:30 pm

ACW 133

IN PERSON - If you are not on campus, please contact Amanda Greco for a TEAMS link to join virtuallly!

Drop In for Assistance!

Need help navigating your benefits enrollment in LUMA? We’ve got you covered!

Stop by our Open Enrollment Drop-In Workshop — a casual, open-door session where you can bring your laptop, ask questions, and get one-on-one assistance as you complete your 2025-2026 Open Enrollment selections.

Whether you’re reviewing benefit changes, enrolling in your Flexible Spending Account (FSA), or just need help walking through the system, we’re here to support you!

Workshop Details:

  • Drop in anytime during the session — no registration needed

  • Bring your laptop for hands-on help

  • Get your questions answered on the spot

Let us help make your Open Enrollment process smooth and stress-free!

5/12/2025

10 am - 11 am

IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL

Open Enrollment is right around the corner! Join us for an important session designed to help you navigate the 2025-2026 benefits enrollment period. Open Enrollment will run from April 28, 2025, through May 16, 2025 — and this training will ensure you have all the information you need to make confident decisions about your benefits.

During this session, we’ll cover key benefit updates for the upcoming plan year including plan updates and important reminders such as FSA elections which must be renewed anually!

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and make the most of your benefit options!

There will be open workshop hours held separately to help you navigate the LUMA website during this time. 

Click here to register!

5/14/2025

12 pm - 1:30 pm

ACW 133

IN PERSON - If you are not on campus, please contact Amanda Greco for a TEAMS link to join virtuallly!

Bring your lunch and drop in for assistance!

Need help navigating your benefits enrollment in LUMA? We’ve got you covered!

Stop by our Open Enrollment Drop-In Workshop — a casual, open-door session where you can bring your laptop, ask questions, and get one-on-one assistance as you complete your 2025-2026 Open Enrollment selections.

Whether you’re reviewing benefit changes, enrolling in your Flexible Spending Account (FSA), or just need help walking through the system, we’re here to support you!

Workshop Details:

  • Drop in anytime during the session — no registration needed

  • Bring your laptop for hands-on help

  • Get your questions answered on the spot

Let us help make your Open Enrollment process smooth and stress-free!

5/16/2025

10 am - 11:30 am

ACW 133

IN PERSON - If you are not on campus, please contact Amanda Greco for a TEAMS link to join virtuallly!

Drop In for Assistance!

Need help navigating your benefits enrollment in LUMA? We’ve got you covered!

Stop by our Open Enrollment Drop-In Workshop — a casual, open-door session where you can bring your laptop, ask questions, and get one-on-one assistance as you complete your 2025-2026 Open Enrollment selections.

Whether you’re reviewing benefit changes, enrolling in your Flexible Spending Account (FSA), or just need help walking through the system, we’re here to support you!

Workshop Details:

  • Drop in anytime during the session — no registration needed

  • Bring your laptop for hands-on help

  • Get your questions answered on the spot

Let us help make your Open Enrollment process smooth and stress-free!

5/2/2025

3 pm - 4 pm

VIRTUAL ONLY

Great leaders don’t just manage — they inspire, develop, and empower their teams to reach new heights. Join us for Part 3 of our Supervisory Series, where we’ll explore practical strategies for coaching employees, fostering growth through mentoring, and building a workplace culture that empowers success.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

  • Apply effective coaching techniques to guide employee performance

  • Foster strong mentoring relationships that support professional development

  • Create an environment where employees feel motivated, valued, and empowered

Whether you're a new supervisor or looking to sharpen your leadership skills, this session will give you the tools to lead with impact!

Click here to register!

June 2025

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December 2025

Suicide Prevention

Lifeline ChatCall 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs"
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
1-800-628-9454 (Spanish)