Professional Development Institute at Lincoln Land Community College

Check it out. Free Lunch & Learn event held at Lincoln Land Community College-Litchfield. Registration required.

Generational differences do not have to create workplace tension!

The Professional Development Institute’s (PDI’s) Bridging Generations in the Workplace session is designed for employers, nonprofits, and public-sector organizations seeking practical ways to improve communication, reduce assumptions, and strengthen team dynamics

Join us at LLCC-Litchfield on June 9th from 11:30 am-1:00 pm for this free session, which is part of the Work Forward Series: Conversations for Today’s Workplace and includes peer discussion and a complimentary meal.

Registration is required as space is limited. Register at www.llcc.edu/work-forward

Ready to take your career to new heights? The UAS Remote Test Pilot Prep Course prepares you for the FAA Remote Pilot Certification. Learn preflight planning, rules and safe operations to legally operate a drone.

Use discount code Community to get 50% off.

Fly Your Career Forward Add new skills, advance your professional career, get custom training for your organization and enrich your personal life through LLCC Continuing Education!

Great turnout for today’s Nonprofit Knowledge Network event.

I appreciated the opportunity to serve as a guest speaker and lead a conversation on Closing the Generational Communication Gap. Thank you to everyone who attended, asked thoughtful questions, and shared real workplace perspectives.

Strong teams are built when people are willing to understand different communication styles, clarify expectations, and work across differences with more intention.

Thank you to the Nonprofit Knowledge Network for hosting this discussion.

Ready to get off the ground with drones?

Our Introduction to Drones workshop gives you hands-on experience with the fundamentals of drone operation in a professional setting. Participants will learn how to fly a drone, perform pre-flight inspections, apply best practices for safety and risk management, and practice flight maneuvers that build real-world remote pilot skills. Practice drones are provided, so no equipment is needed.

Date & Time: Saturday, May 2 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: LLCC Main campus
Instructor: Dante Watson | Springfield Aeroshots
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/z2239kt8 (Use code COMMUNITY to receive 50% off.)

PDI was proud to serve as a sponsor at the Women’s Business Showcase this past week. It was great to see such a strong turnout and connect with so many driven entrepreneurs and business leaders making an impact in our community.

Events like this highlight the energy, innovation, and collaboration happening across our region and we’re honored to be part of it.

Pictured: Diana H**b Bivona and Jamie McCoy representing the Professional Development Institute.

Workshop: PowerPoint to Power Play: Designing & Delivering Presentations That Win
Date & Time: Tues., April 21 | 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $169 (use discount code Community to receive 50% off)

Great slides are only part of the equation. The real power comes from how you deliver the message.

This hands-on workshop goes beyond basic PowerPoint skills to help you create polished, engaging slides and deliver them with confidence, clarity, and influence.

Learn how to structure your message, connect with your audience, and use storytelling, voice, and body language to make your ideas land.

Because a strong presentation should do more than share information. It should move people to action.

Workshop: Conflict Management Through Emotional Intelligence
Facilitator: David Ziebler, Ziebler Coaching & Consulting
Date | Time: Thurs. April 16 | 1:00 - 4:30 pm
Location: LLCC, 130 Mason St., Springfield
Fee: $149 (use discount code "Community" to receive 50% off)

Conflict is part of every workplace. Knowing how to handle it well is what sets strong teams apart.

Join us for From Conflict Management Through Emotional Intelligence and learn practical strategies to navigate difficult conversations, manage reactions, and turn conflict into an opportunity for growth.

Build stronger communication, healthier teams, and better outcomes—one conversation at a time.

Learn how to confidently read and use your financial statements to make smarter business decisions. This self-paced online course gives you 8 weeks of access from the time you start. You'll gain practical skills to interpret your Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements-and turn that data into strategy. Ideal for small business owners, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who want to better manage cash flow, control costs, and plan for growth.

Register here: https://www.enrole.com/llcc/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=2026E2-PDV-3251-002&courseId=PDV-3251&categoryId=730D9008

Designed for intermediate users, this course focuses on advanced formatting, date and financial functions, conditional logic, and formula auditing. Participants will learn to use tools like Scenario Manager, Goal Seek, VLOOKUP, and nested IF statements, enabling more sophisticated data analysis and spreadsheet functionality.

Register here: https://www.enrole.com/llcc/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=2026E2-PDV-1201-002&courseId=PDV-1201&categoryId=7282C8B0

Designed for intermediate users, this course focuses on advanced formatting, date and financial functions, conditional logic, and formula auditing. Participants will learn to use tools like Scenario Manager, Goal Seek, VLOOKUP, and nested IF statements, enabling more sophisticated data analysis and spreadsheet functionality.

Register here: https://www.enrole.com/llcc/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=2026E2-PDV-1201-001&courseId=PDV-1201&categoryId=7282C8B0