Professional Development Scholarship application period now open
The first application period for the Coalition Labor Agreement Professional Development Scholarship is now open. This first period will remain open Jan. 9 – Feb. 5, 2023, to pay for training that will begin anytime between Jan. 1 – June 30, 2023.
To apply: Please familiarize yourself with the eligibility and application requirements by visiting the scholarship website. Click here to apply. Read more.
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2023 annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration, Jan. 12
King County employees are invited to join in honoring human rights leader and King County’s namesake, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the annual celebration on Thursday, Jan. 12.
The theme for the celebration is “Truth, Light, and Hope,” along with the guiding quote “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity” by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The keynote address will be given by Port of Seattle Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed.
For more information, contact Jasmine Harbor at jaharbor@kingcounty.gov or Michael Padilla Ocampo at MPadillaOcampo@kingcounty.gov. Read more.
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Former Metro GM Terry White and the ‘only job I ever wanted’
Crossposted from Metro Matters
In 1973, a 10-year-old in South Seattle started riding the bus alone at the encouragement of his mother. She told her son to sit at the front of the bus, and if he had any questions, to ask the driver. The young man did as his mother said, and it created a love of transit that inspired his future.
That 10-year-old, Terry White, would spend his entire career with King County Metro, retiring as Metro’s General Manager. As Metro begins to celebrate its 50th Anniversary, White spoke to KNKX Radio about becoming a bus rider and the evolution of the only employer he ever wanted to work for.
Thank you to KNKX and reporter Scott Greenstone for allowing us to share this story.
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Safety tip: Responding to a theft or attempted theft
Our top priority is your safety and security at work, and we are continuing to partner with law enforcement, community, and other governments to ensure a safer, more welcoming environment in and around our facilities.
This video gives tips on how to respond to a theft or attempted theft, and to call 9-1-1 in an emergency. To report a non-emergency incident, contact FMD Security at 206-296-5000, email FMD.Security@kingcounty.gov, or file an incident report at www.kingcounty.gov/IncidentReport.
Check out the video and watch for additional videos with safety tips this year.
For more information on employee safety programs and resources, see the Future of Work Personal Safety at Work intranet page (employees only) and the Safety at Work page.
Public Health reflects on lessons learned from COVID-19 response in summary report
Crossposted from Public Health Insider
Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) is excited to share an After-Action Report summarizing key information from the first two years (January 2020 – January 2022) of PHSKC’s COVID-19 pandemic response.
The After-Action Report was created to better understand the efforts undertaken by Public Health during the COVID-19 pandemic, record the contributions and roles of those who responded, and identify ways to strengthen future responses to public health emergencies. The document captures strengths, lessons learned, and recommendations raised by stakeholders and partners. Read more.
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Take our survey on proposed bus routes around future Lynnwood light rail stations
Crossposted from Metro Matters
As Link light rail extends north, our Lynnwood Link Connections mobility project is working to improve public transportation for communities in northwest King County and southwest Snohomish County. This planning is a collaborative process that includes feedback from community, Sound Transit, Community Transit, and other partners, to develop proposed bus routes to meet residents’ priority transportation needs as new light rail stations open in 2024.
We invite you to learn more and take our survey on these proposed bus routes by March 10. Read more.
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Get Movin’ with Balanced You class schedule
Join Balanced You and a certified trainer every other Wednesday for a 30-minute virtual move break. Session topics rotate weekly including stretching, cardio, yoga and strength training. View the full schedule on the Balanced You blog or sign up for an upcoming session below.
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New mindfulness schedule released
Balanced You continues to partner with Mindfulness Northwest to offer free virtual mindfulness classes. Mindfulness is a practice that can help you quiet your mind, find focus, and reduce some of the stress many of us experience. We have classes available for all employees that will teach techniques such as mindful movement, emotional resilience, mindful relationships, and more. View the full winter mindfulness schedule on the Balanced You blog or sign up for an upcoming class below.
- Emotional Resilience: Getting to Know Your Emotions, Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 9 to 11 a.m. Register here.
- Mindfulness at Work, Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. Register here.
- Meeting the Inner Critic with Mindfulness, Thursday, Jan. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. Register here.
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Using GIS mapping tools to illustrate ESJ impacts training, Feb. 1
Race and location are key factors of individuals’ well-being, and viewing data through a geographic lens can help employees better evaluate their program’s Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) priorities. To get started, join KCIT’s Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) team for an exciting introduction to King County’s modern, user-friendly mapping tools for ESJ advocates.
GIS for Equity and Social Justice is a 4-hour online workshop that provides a high-level overview of how GIS mapping can provide scientific insights and clearly communicate ESJ issues. No previous GIS experience is necessary, and employees will leave with several recommendations for free and low-cost mapping tools that any King County employee can use.
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Training Spotlight
Strategic Interviewing Tips and Techniques – Online – This two-hour workshop will provide you with strategies and tips to help you to do your best during job interviews. You will learn how to prepare for a virtual job interview, the interview structure, types of questions you will be asked, the STAR-LA method and how to use it to provide organized and complete responses, and general tips and strategies.
Communication and Problem Solving Skills – Online – Join instructor Lenny Borer for this two-day training. He will address communication and problem-solving skills with the public and with co-workers. This class covers skills for effective listening, speaking, handling conflicts, and managing defensive behavior.
- Tuesday, Jan. 24, and Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to noon both days with a fee of $85. Attendance at both days is required for completion of the class. Register here.
Please visit our King County Eventbrite website, our Learning and Development website, and our Career Support Services website for more learning opportunities. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit Learning and Development at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
Featured Job: CLA Professional Development Scholarship Program
As a part of the 2022-2024 Coalition Labor Agreement and Investing in You, applications are being accepted for Professional Development Scholarship Awards. This is the first of two application periods in 2023. This application period is only for training that begins anytime between January 1 – June 30, 2023. The MAXIMUM amount an employee can be awarded is $3,000 per calendar year.
Learn more about this position and view all available positions.
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