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employee experience and engagement

Apply for funding match program to boost staff connectedness, sense of community

Could your office benefit from a day dedicated to professional development? Of course, it can!

The Employee Experience and Engagement Challenge is a funding match program designed to promote staff engagement, connectedness and community. If you have an idea, work with your local Ambassador (find your Ambassador) to submit a proposal by Friday, Feb. 2. 

Submissions will be evaluated and ranked. If selected, your local Ambassador and office will be notified by mid-February. Please note that applications must be submitted by your local Ambassador; if your location currently does not have an Ambassador, contact Saoimanu Sope at ssope@ucanr.edu. 

ambassadors program

Introducing our newest Ambassador

Staff Assembly Council welcomes the newest recruit for our Ambassador Program, Roxana Price, community education specialist for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education program in Riverside County. Roxana, who enjoyed serving as an Ambassador in the past, is ready to use her role to increase engagement within her office.

“Being an Ambassador means connecting with my co-workers and sharing valuable information that can help improve and enrich lives,” she said.

This year, Roxana wants to inspire others to practice healthy eating habits and try new recipes. She describes herself as a “foodie” and said that she loves trying food from different cultures. “My favorite, so far, is a paste-like starch called fufu, from African cuisine,” Roxana said. 

If you’re interested in becoming an Ambassador, contact Ambassador Chair Saoimanu Sope at ssope@ucanr.edu.

learning & development highlights

Jan. 17: Transferrable Skills: Applying to Jobs You Haven't Done Yet

Have you ever looked at a job posting and thought, “I could do this job, but I don’t exactly meet all the requirements?” In this one-hour workshop, you'll learn how to identify and communicate your transferrable skills in a new context...and apply for the job anyway. Details.

Jan. 29: Write a Winning Cover Letter

Yes, cover letters are still important to include with your application and can make or break your chances of getting an interview. This workshop will give you the tools to write a compelling cover letter that clearly articulates why you’re the right person for the job. Details.

Jan. 31: Interview with Confidence

Interviews are sources of anxiety for almost everyone, and yet every career move requires performing well in these situations. This workshop will help you understand best practices for successful in-person and virtual interview formats. You will learn tips and techniques for what to do before, during and after an interview, to ensure you make the best impression possible and have the confidence to ace your interview. Details.

Additional classes, workshops and events can be found on the UC ANR Learning & Development website.