Last month, students from local public schools had the opportunity to take part in an exciting new STEM mini course in collaboration with UNH’s Professional Development & Training department and UNH Upward Bound. During the six-week UNH Upward Bound summer program, students live on the campus of the University of New Hampshire. Their days are packed with challenging academic classes, creative problem-solving initiatives, teambuilding, communication skills, trips, sports and all kinds of... Read More
DURHAM – UNH Professional Development & Training is hosting the semi-annual Leadership & Management Conference on Friday, April 22, 2022 from 9 am – 3:30 pm at Wentworth by the Sea in New Caslte, NH. "2022 Leadership & Management Conference: Empowering Leaders” will prepare leaders, managers, supervisors, and project managers to address the challenges facing today’s workforce. This conference supports development of critical leadership and management skills to influence and guide a... Read More
Entering the field of dentistry assisting presents a variety of opportunities for growth and success in the workplace. Dental assistants are guaranteed a position because the demand is rapidly growing alongside the ever-increasing population. The role is essential to any dentistry practice and assistants are highly valued. Our Dental Assistant program provides an approachable way to get into the industry, where you can receive workforce-ready training within six short weeks. Employment... Read More
With the national increase in healthcare-related services, the need for dental assistants is growing substantially. A career in dental assisting ranks as the fourth fastest growing occupation in the healthcare technician field. UNH Professional Development & Training has launched a new Dental Assistant program to teach students all areas of administrative and clinical dental assisting, focusing on the responsibilities required to function as an assistant in a dental practice. This course... Read More
The UNH Digital Marketing Conference is one of the most popular spring events offered by UNH Professional Development & Training (PD&T). The University of New Hampshire is bringing together marketing experts for the fifth annual UNH Digital Marketing Conference on Friday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Industry leaders from Puma and Boston Celtics and regional experts will present at the conference where participants will learn the latest tools, tricks and trends from across the digital... Read More
UNH Professional Development & Training is launching a multi-day program uniquely designed for those new to the art of recording and producing music. Students will gain mastery in the use of audio equipment as well as principles of critical listening, digital audio, Pro Tools, and recording in Introduction to Audio Engineering Part 1 (Basic Techniques) beginning Friday, May 14. Students will learn how to properly mix and master music comparable to those competitive in the modern industry in... Read More
One of my favorite quotes goes something like, “You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf.” This is perfect advice when it comes to feeling in control when things are out of control around you. Attempting to alter what may not be in your power to change will only exhaust you, but becoming resilient – learning to flex and adapt, in other words, with unpredictability -- will allow you to ride the inevitable waves more easily. These suggestions will show you the way: Stop trying to... Read More
UNH Professional Development & Training will launch a Certified Public Accountant Exam Prep course this April, designed specifically to support accountants and finance professionals looking to take the next step forward in their careers. This highly sought-after CPA credential, which grants the ability to legally sign tax returns, represent clients alone, and creates opportunities for job promotion and advancement. It is notoriously hard to achieve – the four-part examination historically... Read More
Abbey McIntosh graduated from UNH with a major in communication and a minor in art. Right out of school, she was fortunate to turn her part-time internship at Catchfire Creative, a digital marketing agency in New Hampshire, into a full-time job. Working as a social media coordinator, she wanted to become better versed in Adobe Suite. While Abbey had been learning every day at work, she found herself missing the academic aspect from her life. She craved a classroom environment without the... Read More
Careers in nonprofit management offer more than just a paycheck - working for a cause has been shown to improve overall happiness and career satisfaction . Countless skills from the private sector can be honed and used for a greater purpose with a mission-driven career. University of New Hampshire Professional Development and Training has launched a Nonprofit Management Certificate program for those who are already employed in the nonprofit world, and for those who hope to break into the field... Read More