Don't miss these leadership development opportunities
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The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute provides a continuum of leadership development opportunities for leaders at all levels. Don't miss these upcoming fall sessions to develop your skills.
- Manager to Leader Workshop, September 23–24, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Breakfast Forum: Unsteady Times, October 1, 8–10:30 a.m.
- Advancing Women in the Workplace Workshop, November 5–6, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Webinar: Delivering an Impactful Performance Review, November 13, 10–11 a.m.
- Unleash the "Secret" to a Thriving Workplace, November 13, 1–4 p.m.
- Coaching for Development Workshop, December 3, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
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Next Level Leaders applications closing
The Next Level Leaders signature program is a results-oriented, transformational leadership development experience. Organizations have called it a ‘game changer,’ saying it exposes their employees to personalized feedback and offers them unique opportunities to connect with a community of peers.
Applications are open through August 29. Program runs October 2025–February 2026.
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Learn with Osher this fall
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The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University provides learning opportunities to expand knowledge, gain insights into current events and access social and cultural activities. There are no entrance requirements, just bring your curiosity and love of learning. Membership is required to register for fall and spring semester classes. Become an Osher member.
- Preview of classes, August 4: Hear directly from the instructors about their upcoming classes. Visit Osher Website
- No-cost lunchtime course, August 14: Curious about Osher? Join us for a lunchtime session on the Summer Blockbuster and learn just what Osher is all about about. Register
- Fall semester of classes, September 8–November 7: Enjoy a mix of liberal-arts style courses, delivered in-person and via Zoom, taught by leading subject matter experts. View Course Schedule (PDF)
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WHAT'S DRIVING OUR ECONOMY?
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30th Annual Economic Outlook Forum: Increasing Maryland's Business Competitiveness
November 6, 8:15–11 a.m., University Union
Join RESI Chief Economist Daraius Irani for his annual economic outlook forecast for our state followed by a panel discussion on increasing Maryland's business competitiveness, featuring:
- Mary Kane, president and CEO, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
- Brooke Lierman, comptroller, State of Maryland
- Nico Sanders, president and CEO, Community Housing Associates
- Jay Steinmetz, founder, Barcoding; CEO, Power Up Connect
- Moderator: Jeff Salkin, news anchor, Maryland Public Television
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Job losses. Unemployment up.
Maryland lost 5,600 private and 2,900 government jobs in June, for a total loss of 8,500 jobs. The state's unemployment rate ticked up to 3.3%.
READ RESI ANALYSIS
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EARN AN IN-DEMAND CERTIFICATION
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TU Continuing and Professional Studies supports working professionals looking to boost their resumes and advance their careers through instructor-led and self-paced certification prep courses.
- Certified EKG Technician Course, August 16
This new course includes five modules that incorporate in-person clinicals with self-paced learning to prepare you for certification.
- Medical Billing Course, September 6
Medical billers are essential to healthcare, translating medical into claims to arrange for reimbursement of healthcare services.
- Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Prep Course, September 8
A PMP® certification can open doors to new career opportunities and higher salaries for established project managers.
- Human Resources Certification Prep Course, September 13
Prepare to sit for the PHR®, SPHR®, SHRM-CP®, or SHRM-SCP® certification exams, depending on your experience and goals.
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program, October 28
Gain the knowledge to become a CCMA through in-person clinicals, self-paced learning and a required externship. (Must pre-enroll by September 28.)
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CATCHING UP WITH THE STARTUP
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Save the Date: StarTUp Accelerator Showcase
September 18, 5–8 p.m.
Join the fellows of the StarTUp Accelerator as they pitch their ventures to campus, community and business leaders.
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Are you a woman entrepreneur who needs support?
ATHENAPowerLink® Baltimore is a yearlong mentorship program designed to assist women entrepreneurs with their business — at no cost.
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ICYMI: Comptroller Lierman tours the StarTUp
Comptroller Brooke Lierman took time to meet with member ventures, founders participating in our StarTUp Accelerator, TU students and business leaders who use our space for co-working
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Need a cool space to work?
The StarTUp at the Armory is open Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. for co-working. No membership, reservations or affiliation with Towson University required.
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