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15 In-Office Activities to Boost Employee Morale

Boosting morale is essential for fostering employee engagement and team cohesion, so we've gathered insights from CEOs, general managers, and various leaders to share one activity that made a real difference in their offices. From hosting weekly team lunches to promoting office-wide step or hydration challenges, discover the fifteen unique in-office activities that have successfully energized and united teams.



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Components of a Winning Cover Letter and Resume

Are you in the midst of a job search and identifying promising opportunities? Ensure you are ready with a stellar cover letter and resume that effectively showcase your qualifications to potential employers! Continue reading for key components of a cover letter, as well as essential "Do's and Don'ts" for crafting impactful cover letters and resumes.



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What to Consider When Choosing a Career

Consider the following tips if you’re looking to jump into a new career or change your current course!



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8 Success Stories of Assisting Employees in Reaching their Professional Goals

Investing in employee development is a key driver of a thriving workplace environment. To illustrate this, eight CEOs and COOs share their specific accomplishments in nurturing employee growth, from creating management opportunities to supporting career progression in marketing. Dive into their insights to understand the profound impact of employee development.



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17 Strategies to Encourage Continuous Learning and Development Among Employees

To uncover how companies foster an environment of perpetual growth, we've gathered eighteen valuable insights from top executives and managers. From leveraging Slack for idea sharing to incentivizing skill development with raises, CEOs and COOs share strategies that could revolutionize learning in your organization.



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15 Effective Recruitment and Selection Strategies for the Modern Era

In the quest to uncover the most effective strategies for job recruitment and selection in the modern era, we've gathered insights from fifteen industry leaders, including Human Resources Directors and CEOs. Their strategies span from utilizing niche job boards to replacing resume screening with direct assessments. Dive in to discover the wealth of knowledge they've shared.



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MCOR's Most Memorable Gifts

If you've ever been unsure about what gift to give someone, you're not alone! Take a moment to explore these stories about gifts that have touched the lives of both the givers and receivers, spreading an abundance of holiday cheer. You might even find inspiration for what to give someone special in your own life!



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How to Effectively Analyze a Job Post

Learn what questions you should be asking yourself when reviewing a job post, and what answers you should be receiving from its content.



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Networking in College and Beyond

Find ways to start building your network of professional connections, and how to foster those relationships.



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12 Under-Appreciated Resources Every Small Business Owner Should Know About

To shed light on the under-appreciated resources that small business owners should be aware of, we've gathered twelve insightful responses from business owners, founders, and other business leaders. From leveraging SCORE for free mentoring to using local libraries for networking and learning, these experts share their top resources that deserve more attention.



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10 Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview

Find out what kinds of questions to ask, and how they can work for you.
 



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Online or In-Person Classes?

Helpful insights when deciding on which type of college class to take.



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7 Tips for Finding Your Next Job

Ready to start your search, but don’t know where to begin? We’ve compiled a list of tips to help you.



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12 Reasons to Join a New Business Organization Or Networking Group

From gaining access to diverse inputs to keeping your creativity flowing, here are 12 reasons why should you join a new business organization or networking group.



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How Encouraging Professional Development Benefits a Business

From clarifying expectations and guiding performance to increasing collective knowledge, here are 12 reasons how encouraging an employee’s professional development can benefit a business.



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MCOR's Favorite Holiday Recipes

Who doesn’t like delicious treats during the holiday season? We’ve asked our MCOR team members to share some of their favorite recipes, both savory and sweet!



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Building a Strategic Framework In Your Business

How can companies build a strategic framework that includes a mission statement, vision, and core values? 



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How to Succeed In Your First Job Interview

What is one tip you have for new job seekers heading into their first job interview?



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8 Reasons to Pursue a Real Estate License in 2022

What is one reason that 2022 is a great year to pursue a real estate license?


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The Maricopa Community Colleges Joins Valley of the Sun United Way to Help Employees Pursue a College Education
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and Valley of the Sun United Way (VSUW) announced today an Education Concierge Partnership, which will provide VSUW employees with access to a dedicated advising team that will assist them through their entire educational journey with any of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges.

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Thoughtful Gift Ideas For Lifelong Learners
Do you have someone on your staff or in your family who just loves learning?

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9 Skills Or Experiences To Become A Successful Enrolled Agent
What is one skill or experience that makes for a successful tax advisor, specifically an Enrolled Agent?

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7 Skills Fundraising Professionals Need to Thrive in Their Roles
What is one of the most important skills emerging fundraising professionals need in order to be successful in their roles?

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8 Reasons to Work in Financial Services
What is one good reason to consider working in financial services?

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8 Tips for Anyone Considering a Career in Cloud Computing
If you could tell someone considering pursuing a career in cloud computing one thing, what would you tell them?

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The Maricopa Community Colleges and Highnoon Announce Partnership to Promote Free Education Concierge Service
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and Highnoon announced today an Education Concierge Partnership, which will provide Highnoon, its clients, and partners access to convenient, consolidated services to help their employees pursue a college education within the Maricopa Community Colleges system.

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The Maricopa Community Colleges and Glendale Chamber of Commerce Announce Education Concierge Partnership to Support Glendale Workforce
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and the Glendale Chamber of Commerce announced today an Education Concierge Partnership, which will provide Chamber member organizations access to convenient, consolidated services to help their employees pursue a college education with the Maricopa Community Colleges.

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Maricopa Corporate College and the Foundation Collaborate on Virtual ESL Program for Heart of Isaac
Thanks to a generous grant, MCOR was able to offer a non-credit English as a Second Language (ESL) program for 14 members of the Heart of Isaac Community Center at no cost to the Organization.

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Maricopa Corporate College Featured in Innovate® Phoenix
INNOVATE® Phoenix  is a tech-enabled coffee-table book that showcases the people and companies who are building their city to heights even beyond what Phoenix already boasts (four Fortune 500 companies, the site of epic sporting events, home to 22 American Indian tribes—and an average temperature of a perfect 75º).

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Maricopa Corporate College Approved as Registered Education Provider by Project Management Institute
Maricopa Corporate College (MCOR) today announces that the Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s largest project management member association, has named it as a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) effective April 1, 2019.

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3 Tips to Get Millennials Excited About Employee Training (And Why You Should Care)
Studies suggest that the younger generation will make up 50 percent of the global workforce by 2025. So how do we get them excited about corporate training?

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MCOR COO Patti O’Brien Featured in Phoenix Business Journal Panel Discussion
Patti O’Brien, Chief Operating Officer of Maricopa Corporate College, was recently featured on a panel about corporate culture as part of the Phoenix Business Journal’s Table of Experts series.

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An Interview with Torrie Taj of Child Crisis Arizona
Torrie Taj serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Child Crisis Arizona and is a guest presenter at the Fall 2017 Leadership Boot Camp.

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An Interview with Jeff Wells of Tuft & Needle
Jeff Wells serves as the Vice President of Amazon Strategy at Tuft & Needle and is a guest presenter at the Fall 2017 Leadership Boot Camp.

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An Interview with Tracy Bullock of Sandler Training
Tracy Bullock serves as the President/Chief Executive Officer at Sandler Training and is a guest presenter at the Fall 2017 Leadership Boot Camp.

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An Interview with Otto Siegel of Genius Coaching
Otto Siegel is an author, nationally known public speaker, Master Certified Coach and is a guest presenter at the Fall 2017 Leadership Boot Camp.

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An Interview with Harrison Rogers of HJR Global
Harrison Rogers serves as the Chief Executive Officer at HJR Global and is a guest presenter at the Fall 2017 Leadership Boot Camp.

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An Interview with Karen Halpert of VEREIT, Inc.
Karen Halpert serves as Senior Vice President, Head of Property Management at VEREIT, Inc and is a guest presenter at the Fall 2017 Leadership Boot Camp.
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Maricopa Community Colleges Launches Sanford Institute of Philanthropy to Serve Arizona Nonprofits
Based on the vision of philanthropist T. Denny Sanford, the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at Maricopa Community Colleges joins a national network of Institutes helping nonprofits to increase their positive impact on society

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5 Ways to Invest in Employee Development
One of my early career setbacks (a.k.a layoff) taught me the value of investing in professional growth on my own or through my employer. After going through that career change, I realized how much of an impact my professional skills and network had on my self-esteem.