UC Berkeley NOW Conference supports staff advancement

For four years, UC Berkeley has been opening its doors for all UC staff to attend the Next Opportunity at Work Conference (NOW). NOW is an all-day conference designed to support UC staff with career and professional development through inspiring keynote speakers, workshops, networking connections with peers, and career planning resources. The June 2023 conference was held in person at the Oakland Marriott City Center. Three UC ANR staff members accepted reimbursements from Learning & Development to attend the conference.

Conference provides coaching, networking opportunities

“The NOW coaching and conference gave me clarity about my career path and a concrete plan for my next steps,” said Tracy Celio, Master Gardener Program coordinator for Amador and El Dorado counties.

“The NOW Conference was an opportunity to mingle with staff from other UC campuses and share experiences. My favorite part was the 1:1 talent acquisition coaching session included with the registration. I got great tips on updating my resume and a contact in UC recruiting,” said Katherine Uhde, Master Gardener Program coordinator for Santa Clara County

 

“The main thing that I took away from the NOW 2023 Conference was the importance of having purpose in what you do," said Katie Kilbane of Academic Human Resources. "For me, it emphasized the importance of effective communication from the very beginning of the hiring process through onboarding.

"By having this purpose, it allows for me to be a better resource for not only the potential employee or the onboarding employee, but for my department as well.” 

Look for announcements for the NOW Conference during early spring 2024 via Learning & Development email announcements, the Employee News, and the calendar on the L&D landing page.

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