Press Release

'Top-Notch' Worker Training Series Returns Nov. 10

Date:

11/06/2009 (Last updated: 11/07/2009)

Summary:

The Yuma Training Alliance (YTA) kicks off its 2009-2010 season of providing high-quality training for workers with "EQ Basics," 8 a.m. to noon Nov.10 at the Yuma Civic Center.

Contact:

Dave NashPublic Affairs CoordinatorPublic Affairs
 

Yuma Training Alliance Kicks Off With 'E.Q. Basics'

Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma Training Alliance (YTA) kicks off its 2009-2010 season of providing high-quality training for workers with "EQ Basics," 8 a.m. to noon Nov.10 at the Yuma Civic Center.

The 2010 Yuma Training Alliance Professional Development Series features a variety of speakers presenting on key workplace topics. Tickets are $99 each or a set of 4 for $356. A full brochure is available for download. For tickets and to register, call 1-800-970-1270, Ext. 25.

Topics for the season include:

  • EQ Basics: November 10, 2009, 8 a.m. to noon
  • The Humor Advantage:  December 8, 2009, 8 a.m. to noon
  • Situational Leadership: January 26, 2010, 8 a.m. to noon
  • Effective Problem Solving and Decision Making:  January 26, 2010, 1 to 5 p.m.
  • Communication Skills for Boosting Team Effectiveness: February 23, 2010, 8 a.m. to noon
  • Improving Written Communication: February 23, 2010, 1 to 5 p.m.
  • Change Skills: March 23, 2010, 8 a.m. to noon
  • Project Management: March 23, 2010, 1 to 5 p.m..
  • Conflict Management: April 20, 2010, 8 a.m. to noon
  • Negotiation Skills: April 20, 2010, 1 to 5 p.m.
  • Valuing and Managing Diversity:  May 4, 2010, 8 a.m. to noon

The YTA started as a tool to help build the capacity of the existing Yuma-area work force.  Originally the programs were geared for management, but requests evolved to include programming that met the needs of a more general audience.  

The key sponsors of YTA are City of Yuma, MCAS, the Yuma County Library, and Yuma Private Industry Council.

"By local entities going in together on programming, we've been able to bring top talent to Yuma at reasonable per-person pricing.  That collaboration is what makes the program unique and effective," said Dallas Porter-Stowe, President and CEO of AGTS Inc., which manages the YTA series.

The series is a great opportunity for employees of both public and private sectors to get "really top-notch training at a reasonable price," Stowe noted.

For More Information

For further information, please contact Greg Hyland, CPM, the City of Yuma's Director of Communications & Public Affairs at (928) 373-5023 or by e-mail or Dave Nash, City of Yuma Public Affairs Coordinator at (928) 373-5015 or by e-mail.

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Media Contacts

Members of the media may contact Director of Communications and Public Affairs Greg Hyland, CPM at (928) 373-5023 or (928) 580-4751, or Public Affairs Coordinator Dave Nash at (928) 373-5015, or (928) 941-0199.

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