Training & Development

The Office of Human Resources, Training & Development values and understands the continual growth and development of our employees is essential in order to best prepare our students for evolving roles in a diverse, dynamic, and interconnected world.

Colleges with strong and supportive professional development programs demonstrate an increase in student retention and performance in addition to overall student success. NVC is committed to supporting and encouraging the improvement of activities for classified professionals in order to provide a broad range of educational approaches which includes professional development as part of its Strategic Plan and Institutional mission. Below are links to the new guidelines for Administrative/Confidential and Classified Professionals, Professional Development Activity form, and list of goals for the funding sources.

CONTACT INFORMATION: training.development@napavalley.edu 

 

The safety of our staff and students is of utmost importance. As part of our compliance efforts, the District has contracted with Keenan SafeColleges to provide online compliance training courses for District employees. We are confident that you will find these courses to be informative towards maintaining a safe working and learning environment.

If you experience any difficulties logging into your account, please email training.development@napavalley.edu

 

 No Upcoming Trainings

  • California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office - Native American Support and Success Program - Wed. April 30, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Virtual

This training opportunity is open to all employees and tribal communitites. Registration is Free

The 2025 NASSSP Summit: Connecting the Circle – Shaping Tomorrow’s AIAN Leaders is a collaboration between the Native American Student Support and Success Program (NASSSP) and the I Can Go to College Campaign. This event will empower attendees with best practices, toolkits and mentorship opportunities to enhance support for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students.If you are interested in attending the April 30 training, please click here to register.

  • Leadership Institute for Tomorrow (LIFT) presents: Sharpen Your Skills: Lifelong Learning and Professional Development- Friday, May 16, 2025 - 12:00 p.m. - Virtual

         This training opportunity is open to all employees. Registration is Free. Please click here to  register.

Information will be added as received.

  • Vision Resource Center

The Vision Resource Center is open to all employees with a napavalley.edu email. You must use your napavalley.edu email to register.

The Vision Resource Center is an online learning and communication platform that offers all California community college employees equitable access to professional development opportunities and supports efforts to fulfill the goals outlined in the Vision for Success. The Vision Resource Center offers: Thousands of learning modules, including content specifically created for the California Community Colleges; systemwide online communities and a calendar that lists all professional development events open to California Community College professionals.

 

The Staff Development Committee has representation from all constituent groups.  The members come together and look at how we can develop a very successful flex day calendar for fall and spring that is inclusive of the campus community. The members collaborate with other areas on campus to provide training opportunities for all staff.   

Meeting Details

The Staff Development Committee meets once a month.  Here is a list of fall and spring meetings.

  • Monday, October 7, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • May 2025, TBD

Members

  • Charo Albarran, Co-Chair, Assistant Superintendent/VP, Human Resources, Training & Development
  • Kathryn Bousquet, Co-Chair,  Professional Development Faculty Coordinator
  • Anna Garcia, Academic Senate Representative 
  • Elena Sirignano, Academic Senate Representative 
  • Katherine Kittel, Administrative Representative
  • Wendy Nucho, Administrative Representative
  • Keira Sullivan, Classified Senate Representative
  • Martin Shoemaker, Classified Senate Representative
  • Vacant, ASNVC, Student Representative
  • Michelle Bullock, Training & Development Administrator

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