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During the month of April, pledge to “spare the air” by substituting three car trips with climate-friendly travel choices for a chance to win a $100 gift card. You can enter by committing to use one of these earth-friendly options:
- Bike
- Walk
- Bus/Light Rail
- Water Taxi/Ferry
- Carpool/Vanpool
Click here to sign up for the challenge. You'll be asked for some basic information so we can send a few reminders and resources throughout the month. At the end of April, five winners will be randomly selected to receive $100 gift cards!
If you have any questions about your employee transportation benefits, please visit the Employee Transportation Program (ETP) page or contact the ETP manager, Hossein Barahimi directly.
Nonprofit application cycle and workshops
For over 30 years, King County employees have been giving to participating nonprofits of their choice through the Employee Giving Program. This past year we pledged nearly $2.4 million!
For nonprofit organizations to benefit from this program, they must apply annually and meet the eligibility requirements — even if they have participated in the past.
Nonprofits are encouraged to join a workshop before applying. Participants in a workshop are more likely to submit error-free, eligible applications.
The application deadline is May 4, 2022. Click here for additional information.
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New recruits graduate Sheriff's academy
Congratulations to Cameron Decker and Kenton Robillard, who were recently sworn in as new deputies by interim Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall.
Both Decker and Robillard received additional acknowledgement to include The Partner Award, which is decided upon by their classmates and peers, and the Overall Award for the highest scores in academics, including shooting.
The King County Sheriff's Office continues to recruit officers and staff for a variety of open positions. Click here to view opportunities.
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Your debt-free game plan
Debt is one of the biggest obstacles keeping Americans from reaching their financial goals. This virtual webinar, brought to you by My Secure Advantage, encourages you to prioritize debt management.
Presenters will review specific debt reduction strategies and help participants explore a sustainable plan including measurable goals. Participants will leave this class motivated and more confident about reducing debt.
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Upcoming mindfulness events
Take a holistic approach to your well-being with these upcoming programs
Meeting Anxiety with Mindfulness: With a warm, supportive teacher, we'll try some simple practices that help reduce stress, depression, and anxiety.
Intro to Mindfulness: Self-compassion: Learn how to befriend yourself, especially when things are tough.
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King County Disability Equity Network monthly meeting April 12
King County Disability Equity Network (formerly the King County Disability Affinity Group) meetings are open to King County employees. The purpose is to center and support those employees who self-identify as a person with a disability. Employees will not be asked to disclose any information regarding one’s disability.
The King County Disability Equity Network (KCDEN) will host its next meeting:
If you need a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the meeting, please email disabilityequity@kingcounty.gov. Future meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m.
Stay connected by joining the private King County Disability Equity Network Group Teams site.
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Career Services Support
Creating Effective Application Materials – This two-hour online workshop will provide you tips and strategies on how to make your application materials stand out. Learning objectives include:
- Understanding the purpose of the job application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions and how to make each of them more effective
- Deciding what to include in your resume and the best format to showcase your qualifications
- How to write a cover letter tailored to the specific position
- Identifying and showcasing your accomplishments and transferable skills
This workshop will take place Tuesday, April 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. Go here to register and see additional dates.
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Coffee Connections: Beat the burnout with yoga
Join Balanced You for another installment of Coffee Connections. During this virtual gathering, yoga instructor Candace Conaty will return to guide participants through basic yoga moves you can use to help yourself stay calm and peaceful as we head into spring.
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Training Spotlight:
Brain-based Time Management – Online – Do you procrastinate, get distracted, have a hard time prioritizing, or feel overwhelmed? What we do and how we do it are driven by how our brains are wired. Neuroscience tells us we have 10 brain skills and each one of us has skills that are strong (and skills that are not so strong). In this class, you’ll hear about each of these skills so you can identify where the weak areas are for you and most importantly, learn what you can do about it. The next session is:
Secrets of Powerful Writing – Online – North Seattle College – In this hands-on class you'll learn to clarify your message, communicate complex information, avoid common mistakes, edit and proofread your writing, use proper grammar and punctuation, communicate on social media, and more. This is a three-session course and all three sessions must be attended for completion.
- Mondays April 11, 18, and 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Fee is $99. Register here.
Facilitating Effective Meetings – Online – A common challenge faced by individuals in business is how to lead and facilitate meetings that are interesting and solicit active engagement. This two-day training covers the skills used by a facilitator to design and run an effective meeting. How to be a better participant is also discussed. Topics include specific facilitation skills, group decision making skills, and how to deal with disruptive behaviors. In this class you will learn how to navigate difficult behaviors and keep meetings on track.
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Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12-13, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Fee is $65. Register here.
Please visit our King County Eventbrite website and our Learning and Development 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.
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