June 6, 2012 Washington State HR Managers Meeting DES Training Updates Educational Partnerships HELP Academy Training HR Professional Development Topics:

Educational Partnerships  Brandman University (Chapman University System) (15%).  University of Phoenix (10%); additionally, University of Phoenix can help transition valuable training programs and other academic experiences learned outside the classroom into elective credits through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process.  Western Governors University (10%) tuition discount and Application fee waiver (a $65 savings). Additional educational institutions have expressed an interest and desire in offering state employees similar benefits. The Department of Enterprise Services has entered into a number of agreements with universities dedicated to providing high-quality educations to working men and women. These universities have provided access to their courses, certificate programs and degree programs at discounted prices.

HELP Academy Classes Where Did They Go? At a recent Cabinet members and Deputies meeting, Eva Santos, Washington’s Chief Human Resources Officer, was asked the above question.

Department of Enterprise Services in a partnership with South Puget Sound Community College Developing HR Professionals Detailed class descriptions are available. If you have questions or concerns, contact: David Norman David Norman, Program Manager Learning Delivery Program/Personnel Services Division Department of Enterprise Services (360) Human Resource Management Class List ClassLengthDES price Human Resource Essentials2 days, 14 hours$ Strategic Management2 days, 14 hours$ Workforce Planning and Employment3 days, 21 hours$ Human Resource Development2 days, 14 hours$ Total Rewards2 days, 14 hours$ Employee and Labor Relations2 days, 14 hours$ HR Risk Management1 day, 7 hours$ HR Case Studies1 day, 7 hours$