The Center for Professional Development

07/30/2026

Your AI investment may not be delivering the results you expected because your workforce was never taught how to use it.

Many organizations believe they've solved AI adoption because they purchased enterprise licenses. They haven't. They've solved access.

The harder challenge is helping employees use AI in ways that are accurate, compliant, on brand, and actually valuable to the organization.

Without training, employees naturally fall back on generic prompts and generic outputs. That doesn't improve productivity. It creates inconsistency.
Technology alone doesn't build capability. People do.

Looking at recent workforce learning research, one theme keeps emerging: organizations seeing the greatest success aren't investing more in AI tools. They're investing more in AI skills.

Explore what the research says, why so many organizations are struggling, and what successful companies are doing differently > https://professionalskills.com/2026/07/why-ai-investments-fail-without-workforce-development/

07/28/2026

Create with confidence. The field of Arts & Design is exciting and covers a wide-range of positions and industries. These design tutorials can prepare or pivot you for success. Receive the flexible training you want to succeed as an artist in a competitive field. https://professionalskills.com/fields/arts-design/

07/27/2026

We're proud to support NIBROC Festival and invest in the communities we serve. It's always a privilege to be part of events that bring people together. Thank you, Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce!

⭐ A Heartfelt Thank You to Our VIP Sponsors – Part 3! ⭐

Today, we're proud to recognize the final group of our incredible VIP Sponsors for the 74th Annual NIBROC Festival!

The Center for Professional Development
University of the Cumberlands
Wallen's Towing & Recovery
Waste Connections
Whitaker Bank

07/23/2026

Great organizations are built by great people & we're welcoming one of the best. Read about Dr. Lois McWhorter's impressive career, extensive experience at University of the Cumberlands, and her new role at The Center!

The Center for Professional Development is pleased to welcome Dr. Lois McWhorter as our Associate Director for Strategy and Operations as we grow our team.

07/14/2026

Are your staff lacking essential soft skills for the workplace environment? Which skills? Dr. Lois McWhorter shares what employers really want here: https://professionalskills.com/2026/07/what-employers-ask-about-first/

07/09/2026

We're getting a new address, but that's not the real story. The real story is how this move will help us connect with more people, build stronger partnerships, and expand our impact across the region.

Read more: https://professionalskills.com/new-office-new-opportunities/

07/07/2026

Ask us how we can impact your business or organization by designing your team's next innovative, practical training! www.professionalskills.com/contact

07/07/2026

This summer, The Center for Professional Development has been focused on expanding our impact by developing workforce training, building strategic partnerships, pursuing opportunities, and creating innovative ways to serve businesses, organizations, and government agencies.

Read more about what we've been working on and where we're headed...
https://professionalskills.com/2026/07/what-excites-us-most/

02/18/2025

We are truly grateful for the opportunity to partner with Eastern Kentucky CEP on the CSS Certified Customer Service Specialist training program. This collaboration is helping individuals across the Appalachian region gain valuable skills and advance their career opportunities. Thank you to EKCEP for making this possible! We’re excited to continue working together to support workforce development in our communities!

📣Cumberland area folks, this is your chance to step towards the work-from-home career you've been dreaming of.

Stop by the Rebecca Caudill Library
Monday, February 24
from 10 am - 2 pm.

Be sure to ask about the FREE Customer Service Training we are offering in partnership with the Appalachian Institute for Workforce Development . We can help you access online training to help you launch a successful career in remote customer service.

No experience needed, just a willingness to learn!

Questions?
Contact Maria Seavey of Harlan County Community Action Agency, Inc.
[email protected]
606-573-5335 ext. 256