Resources

University Offerings

The University offers a variety of classroom and online programs for employees. Some of the sessions FM employees may be interested in include:

Talent Development (formerly Center for Leadership Excellence)

• Leading Change – August 21, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Time Management – September 12, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Visit the Talent Development site

Facilities Management Occupational Health & Safety

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) provides a wide range of health and safety training options to help sustain a healthful and safe working and learning environment. These training courses are offered not only to meet numerous regulations, but also toward an effort to encourage health and safety throughout the entire university community.

To register an employee for training, supervisors should email OHS (no phone calls please) with: employee’s first and last name as shown in Oracle, email (ex: abc5r), shop number, and department or zone name. For additional training details, class offerings or to request a training class that is not currently offered, please see the Occupational Health & Safety Training Calendar or contact OHS at 434-297-6379.

Hoo's Well

All IM-Rec Sports classes are free for Employees and spouses covered by the UVA Health Plan. Call 434-924-3791 to register for classes as space is limited. Some classes may be “drop in” and do not require advance sign up or notice. All experience levels welcome.

Visit the Hoo’s Well website to see descriptions of all current classes offered.

EAB (Education Advisory Board)

FM subscribes to EAB (Education Advisory Board) – a company that offers best practice research and practical advice to higher education.

• 5 Habits of Strong Leaders Who Embrace Change
• 80% of Leaders Want to Improve This Skill But Don’t Know How

Lynda.com

Learn skills on demand (any time) for free. Access Lynda.com’s online training video library for courses and tutorials on hundreds of topics. Take a course on a topic like public speaking or management tips or search for a short video about software from Adobe and Excel. The Lynda.com online training library can be accessed by any current staff at UVA. Watch from a computer, tablet or mobile device. Switch back and forth as needed.

Outside Professional Offerings

In addition to these opportunities within the University, the following seminars are being offered right here in Charlottesville by outside professional training orgainizations.

Piedmont Virginia Community College Workforce Services

PVCC Workforce Services provides programs for industry certifications, professional development and continuing education. Learn More.

Fred Pryor Seminars

• Project Management Workshop – July 11, $199 (Charlottesville)
• How to Deal With Unacceptable Employee Behavior – July 11, $199 (Richmond)
• A Crash Course for the First Time Manager or Supervisor – July 12, $149 (Washington, D.C.)
• More from Fred Pryor

SkillPath

• The Conference for Women – July 11, $149
• How to Become a Better Communicator

National Seminars Training

• Organization Skills for the Overwhelmed! – July 9, $199 (Richmond)
• How to Communicate with Tact, Professionalism, and Diplomacy – June 12, $199
• More from National Seminars Training

UVA Credit Union

UVA Community Credit Union is pleased to make financial education seminars available free to the general public.