Our Mission
The mission of our monthly workshop in Workforce Development is to shed light on the current climate of the modern workforce, and how we can both adapt to and learn from our work community to have a high quality work environment.
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April 2025
Our in-person April workshop featured Marc Changnon, CobraVenture Coordinator and seasoned coach with years of experience supporting students in both life and career development. One of Marc's guiding principles—“How you do anything is how you do everything”—was a key point as he led an engaging session focused on helping students navigate their future paths with purpose and confidence.
He walked attendees through the career decision-making process, offering a step-by-step approach that both mentors and mentees can apply. Marc also introduced the Five Pillars of Success, a helpful framework for defining and achieving personal success.
The discussion covered essential traits of successful individuals—think time management, learning from failure, strong communication, and thoughtful preparation. Marc emphasized how critical these skills are for both those seeking direction and those offering support.
Note: This session was not recorded as it was in person.
Questions or want to learn more? Reach out to Marc Changnon at mchangnon@parkland.edu or 217-493-3788.
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March 2025
In the March workshop, Taylor Black presents the AI for Beginners, covering practical AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity while teaching effective prompting techniques. With AI being so prevalent in the workplace nowadays, the importance of AI fluency has increased as well. Taylor Black explores how AI can improve writing, productivity, research, and decision-making in a way that is easy to understand.