UO becomes a LinkedIn Learning campus, offers new services

The Office of Human Resources, in partnership with the University Career Center in the Division of Student Life, have launched LinkedIn Learning to expand professional development, training and learning opportunities for faculty members, staff and students.The University of Oregon is now a LinkedIn Learning campus, and supervisors and employees can begin using LinkedIn Learning right away. Over the next few months, HR will continue working with units and departments across campus to expand use of the new digital learning platform.Students also have immediate access to LinkedIn Learning. This fall, the University Career Center will promote content specifically for students in support of their education and professional goals.“This is an exciting development for the UO community because LinkedIn Learning exponentially expands the professional growth opportunities available to UO employees, while also presenting a unique opportunity for supervisors to engage employees in their work in a new way,” said Mark Schmelz, chief human resources officer. “LinkedIn Learning is also an effective and safe solution for employees to access professional and personal development opportunities while working in a remote environment, which supports our current needs and prepares us for the future.”LinkedIn Learning compliments on-the-job training by providing unlimited access to video presentations, expert…
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