Employers
Frontline Leadership
Frontline Leadership Professional Development Program
The Frontline Leadership professional development program addresses the workforce demands of emerging leaders. Sponsored by the GIANT company, this program focuses on leadership skills any new manager will need to succeed in the current workforce.
The program includes trainings on emotional intelligence, change management, human resources, diversity, equity & inclusion, personal branding, communication, and more.
This 8-week credentialing program sponsored by GIANT leads to a collaborative non-credit certificate from HACC, Central PA’s Community College; Harrisburg University of Science and Technology; and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
The program includes 32 hours of live instruction via Zoom, 4-8 hours of online modules, and additional experiential activities to develop essential employability skills for front-line leaders with an employer-driven curriculum focused on creating a management/leadership career pathway through each company.
What
An 8-week course which helps future and current leaders develop skills in interpersonal communication, multiculturalism, and technical leadership skills.
Dates
Fall classes starting in September
Time
Wednesdays or Thursdays for eight weeks from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (lunch break included)
Registration
This program requires employees to be sponsored by their employer. Individuals signing up should talk with their employer before registering.
Cost
$1599, per student. Potential funding opportunities are available on a limited basis, please contact us at owd@ship.edu or 717-477-1502 to learn more.
Course Objectives
- Obtain and improve multiple industry-wide foundational skills, including interpersonal skills, communication, integrity, math and technology, writing, teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking, and customer focus.
- Develop an inclusive leadership style and approach that fits their abilities and workplace context.
- Understand a leader’s role in equity and inclusion and sustainable business practices.
- Gain specific knowledge and skill sets needed to be successful in their specific area of leadership, including detail orientation, scheduling, and systems thinking.
- Develop conflict resolution skills and understand your specific conflict management style
- Understand and be able to adapt to changes in technology in the workplace
- Learn and understand the process of working with Human Resources staff
- Be able to communicate effectively with team members
Shippensburg University was awarded a $275,000 grant from the US
Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration in support of
its South-Central Career Development and Readiness Initiative. Parts of this
program are supported by federal funds.
Employers
This course is offered to employers so they can give their employees customized leadership training. If you are an individual and would like to utilize this course, please talk to your employer and have them fill out the interest form
