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This past fall, a group of employees from CNA Stores enrolled in a Supervisory Skills course<\/a> through the Center for Corporate and Community Education (CCCE) at Northern Essex Community College. As the course description states, they expected to explore all different facets of supervisory roles and develop a robust leadership skills toolkit.\u00a0 But, Scott Winters, Director of Business Development and Community Outreach for CNA Stores says, they gained so much more.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 10-week course allowed us to spend quality time together and reach positive understandings of each other\u2019s needs and strengths,\u201d recalls Winters. \u201cIt has had a lasting effect on our morale and how we lead our organization.\u201d<\/p>\n

It also helped create a new and meaningful community connection. A group of employees from L\u2019Arche Boston North, an organization that serves adults with intellectual disabilities, happened to be in the same course. The L\u2019Arche and CNA Store employees formed a unique bond during those weeks together.<\/p>\n

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CNA Stores donated $12,000 to L’Arch Boston North after connecting in the Supervisory Skills course<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThe course brought out some of the best of CNA and we enjoyed not only getting to spend quality time with our peers, but the lessons learned from both the folks at L\u2019Arche as well as instructor Jeff Davis.\u201d<\/p>\n

Not long after the course\u2019s completion, Winters says they were evaluating their philanthropic calendar, and a colleague who was in the course suggested they consider adding L\u2019Arche.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe all couldn\u2019t have agreed more and immediately put them on the calendar.\u201d<\/p>\n

In total, CNA Stores donated more than $12,000 to L\u2019Arche Boston North.<\/p>\n

“We had wonderful conversations, met great people, and connected with another local organization we easily supported,\u201d says Winters of the course. \u201cThis is a wonderful opportunity for team building and positive directional changes within any organization. It enhances effective communication and understanding of coworkers’ needs and strengths.\u201d<\/p>\n

Additional Business Solutions at NECC<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to the Supervisory Skills course, the new Business Solutions website<\/a> showcases the variety of options available for local employers wishing to upskill their workforce, enhance community connections, and recruit and hire new staff. Popular courses include Workplace ESOL which enhances English skills for non-native speakers; Advanced Manufacturing Group Leader which develops future leaders in the manufacturing sector; and Microsoft Office which explores how to best use the suite of products for each business. Custom courses are available as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor most businesses, their people are their most important asset.\u202fBy partnering with NECC, businesses and community organizations can take advantage of available resources to invest in their employees\u2019 growth and their organization\u2019s success,\u201d says Linda Schildkraut, the director of the Center for Corporate and Community Education.<\/p>\n

Schildkraut also points out that she and her staff can help identify grant opportunities for training funds for interested businesses.<\/p>\n

To get started, visit the Business Solutions webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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