Community Lunch 'n Learn Series

The series offers free lunchtime learning opportunities focused on workplace effectiveness, technology skills, financial planning, communication, and professional growth. It is intended to help participants strengthen career-related knowledge while networking with others in the community.

AI in the Workplace: Practical Tools for Everyday Productivity

Fee: $0.00
Dates: 1/20/2027 - 1/20/2027
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Claiborne
Room: 100
Instructor: Kristin Byers

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how we work, communicate, and solve problems. Participants will explore practical ways to use AI to save time, improve productivity, and enhance day-to-day tasks without needing a technical background. Current workforce training resources emphasize AI fluency, responsible use, and practical workplace applications as essential skills for today's professionals. You will learn 1) what AI is (and isn't) and the impact in the modern workplace; 2) everyday uses for AI in business, marketing, customer service, administration, and operations; 3) how to write better prompts to get useful results from AI tools; 4) best practices for accuracy, privacy, and responsible AI use; and 5) ways to increase efficiency while keeping the human touch in communication and decision-making. Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting with tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, this session will provide practical tips, real-world examples, and actionable ideas you can start using immediately.

Creating with Canva

Fee: $0.00
Dates: 11/10/2026 - 11/10/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Claiborne
Room: 100
Instructor: Aaron Young

Creating with Canva Basics provides a general overview of the capabilities of the popular graphic design platform and the creative tools it offers. Basic skills such as color and style selection, graphic and image insertion, font selection and modification, branding inclusion, and others will be covered. Template usage will also be discussed when modeling the creation of graphics and flyers for the purpose of business promotion and social media engagement.

Employees Across the Generations

Fee: $0.00
Dates: 10/28/2026 - 10/28/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Claiborne
Room: 100
Instructor: Susan Stone

Does Gen Z produce the best employees? Learn the generational characteristics and gaps of your employees to understand differences and foster collaboration at work. We will also dive into birth order theory and how that dynamic might affect one's work ethic.

Growing Your Business with Google

Fee: $0.00
Dates: 2/18/2027 - 2/18/2027
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Claiborne
Room: 100
Instructor: Karyn Clark

Your online reputation can have a significant impact on whether potential customers choose to do business with you. In today's digital world, Google reviews and business ratings are often the first impression people have of your organization. Learn how your Google Business Profile works, why customer reviews matter, and practical, ethical ways to encourage more positive reviews while increasing your visibility in local search results. Whether you're a small business owner, manager, or marketing professional, you'll leave with actionable tips to help build credibility, attract new customers, and make your business stand out online. You will learn 1) Why your Google score matters; 2) Best practices for earning more positive customer reviews; 3) How to optimize your Google Business Profile; 4) Common mistakes that can hurt your online reputation; and 5) Simple strategies to improve visibility and customer trust.

*Date is Tentative*

Retirement Planning

Fee: $0.00
Dates: 9/29/2026 - 9/29/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Claiborne
Room: 100
Instructor: Marc Trantham

Are you ready to retire? This session will answer the following questions: When and how do I apply for Medicare? What is the importance of applying for Medicare Part A at age 65? When and how do I apply for Social Security? Will it benefit me to wait a few years before applying for Social Security? How much money do I need to save before retiring?

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