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Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute Signature Programs are intensive, immersive and enable professional and personal growth via cohort-based learning to transform leaders.

The Spark Brilliance Executive Leadership Program is a transformative program designed to take senior leaders from great to extraordinary—with minimal time and maximum impact.

Program runs September 2024–March 2025

Applications due August 1

Next Level Leaders is a leadership development experience that allows high-potential, mid-level leaders to explore their authentic leadership style and learn how to navigate their roles and organizations with integrity.

Program runs October 2024–February 2025

Applications due August 30

The Professional Leadership Program for Women empowers women with new insights, added self-confidence, and the capacity to immediately impact their organizations and communities in powerful, positive ways.

Program runs February–May 2025

Applications due November 15

Develop your leaders. Build stronger teams.

Transformation occurs when leadership development is mobilized throughout an organization. The Institute recently worked with Maryland School for the Blind on a customized program to further develop their leaders. Superintendent W. Robert Hair shared, “Through exercises, case studies, and role-playing activities, we've honed management skills such as active listening, conflict resolution, and empathy. The goal is to slow down, self-reflect, and recalibrate, focusing on personal growth and development.”

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IS A NEW CERTIFICATION IN YOUR FUTURE?

Are you considering becoming a certified project manager, but unsure which certification is best for you? Learn about education and work requirements for two of the top project management certifications: CAPM^® vs PMP^® Certification: What's The Difference?.

PMP^® Certification Prep Course

September 17–October 17

This course provides you with the training, materials, and support to prepare you to sit for the PMP^® exam—the gold standard for project managers.

CAPM^® Certification Prep Course

October 21–November 20

The CAPM^® certification teaches you the fundamentals that align with the PMI standards and skills needed for entry-level project management roles.

20% discount on instructor-led courses

HR Certification Prep Course

September 14–November 23

Becoming a certified HR professional opens the door to many career opportunities as well as an increase in job security.

Discount: Register by September 11 to receive a 20% discount.

CCMA Certification Program

Upcoming Start Date: August 10–December 21
Pre-enrollment Deadline: July 8

Through a mix of in-person clinicals, self-paced learning, and an externship, our program will prepare you to work in many clinical settings.

Discount: Pre-enroll by July 8 to receive a 20% discount.

CATCHING UP WITH THE STARTUP

The StarTUp Accelerator and the College Cup Accelerator are in full swing. Head over to our LinkedIn and Instagram feeds to check out what they've been up to and to stay connected with everything happening at the StarTUp at the Armory.

New summer co-working hours through August 23.

The StarTUp at the Armory is open Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. for your co-working needs. Plus, the StarTUp has mixed use conference rooms—all reservable with no cost.

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OSHER SUMMER LECTURE SERIES CONTINUES

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University Summer Lecture Series continues through July 31 with in-person lectures at the College of Liberal Arts, along with one online lecture. Open to Osher members and non-members.

Taking a Bite Out of Pop Culture: 50 Years of “Jaws”
Effects of a Changing Climate on Public Health
South Africa from a Rural Perspective
The Bollywood Industry: History and Current Trends

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WHAT'S DRIVING OUR ECONOMY?

Maryland gains 5,200 jobs. Unemployment up to 2.7%.

The Port of Baltimore was recently opened, following two months of effort to clear the channel after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Overall, the jobs lost as result of the bridge collapse appear to be significantly lower than was initially predicted. Total jobs in the state have continued to increase over the past two months, while jobs specifically in the Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities sector have only decreased by 2,100 positions between March and May 2024. Given that the Port of Baltimore directly supports more than 8,000 workers, and with early estimates suggesting that more than 100,000 workers could be impacted in total, this result is better than many had originally hoped for.

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