Registration is required for these sessions unless otherwise noted. Supervisor approval must be obtained for these courses. If you have any questions related to these sessions, please email FM-Training@virginia.edu and one of the Occupational Training team will be in touch.
Occupational Training strives to make all sessions inclusive and accessible experiences for everyone. If you require disability-related accommodations, please send requests to Mark Orr via email, pne4yf@virginia.edu, no later than 24 hours prior to your training session.
Supervisor approval must be attained before attending any professional development session. Email FM-Training@virginia.edu if you need help obtaining approval.
Lunch & Learns
Delve into the world of Facilities Management with our dynamic Lunch and Learn sessions! Delight in your own cuisine while exploring the many facets of FM and UVA. These interactive sessions are designed to broaden your knowledge of FM processes and allow you to ask the expert. Our FM- and UVA-specific sessions will also provide an opportunity to drive professional development and build your business acumen and knowledge of “how FM works”.
Each Lunch and Learn session will be presented by a UVA subject matter expert (SME) with a unique link to you and our operations.
Lunch and Learns begin promptly at Noon and last about 30 minutes.
Upcoming
UVA FM Lunch and Learn: Energy and Utilities-Powering UVA: The Hidden Journey of Energy and Utilities W/ Energy & Utilities Director, Paul Zmick
Have you ever wondered where the utilities on grounds actually comes from? This lunch and learn pulls back the curtain on some of the most important, and least visible, systems on Grounds.
Join us for a session to lean how Energy and Utilities innovates to meet the needs of tomorrow. Whether you work in operations, maintenance, custodial, or the trades, this session will help you understand the big picture behind the infrastructure you interact with every day.
What we'll cover:
District energy 101 – what it is and how it works.
UVA's district energy systems – a plain-language look at how heating, cooling, and power are generated and distributed across Grounds
Innovation in generation and distribution – how UVA is modernizing its energy systems to become more efficient and resilient
UVA's Engineering & Utilities decarbonization plan – what UVA is doing to reduce its carbon footprint and what that means for the future of FM work.
Bring your lunch and Join us!
Date: Thursday, Jul 30, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Location: Skipwith 112, or join via Microsoft Teams
UVA's Pipelines & Pathways is focused on helping individuals learn the basics for building their career and getting the tools needed to obtain their dream job or move into a new role at UVA. These workshops are targeted towards individuals with limited work experience in an or seeking an entry-level position. All workshops will be held virtually via Zoom and are free and open to the public. Job seekers may attend as many workshops as they'd like. Once a person registers, they will be emailed a Zoom meeting invitation link to access the workshop the day of the event.
If you or someone on your team is interested in taking a language class or practicing their skills in another language — including English — please email em4hg@virginia.edu.
Mentoring Program
The Mentoring Program's mission is to provide support and serve as a resource while employees transition into or within the University of Virginia, Facilities Management. We are committed to providing mentees the opportunity to learn from accomplished mentors to develop and grow skillfully and professionally within the organization.