Access Isn’t Adoption: Why AI Investments Fail Without Workforce Development
Access Is Growing, but Results Aren't Your AI investment may be failing because your workforce was never taught how to use it. Many organizations think they've solved AI adoption because they purchased enterprise licenses. In reality, they've only solved access. The bigger
What Makes Us Different?
If you're wondering what makes The Center for Professional Development different from other workforce training providers, it starts with a simple idea: your organization shouldn't have to fit its needs into someone else's training. We work with businesses and organizations to
What Employers Ask About First
Hint: It's not the technical skills Throughout my career in higher education, I've learned that the skills employers ask about first are rarely the technical ones. They ask whether people can communicate, resolve conflict, and lead a team through change. In my
New Office, New Opportunities
Growth creates opportunity, and sometimes that means a new address! We're excited to share that The Center for Professional Development is moving to a new office space, which will provide greater visibility, accessibility, and opportunities for community engagement. More importantly, this relocation
Growing Our Team
Welcoming Dr. Lois McWhorter The Center for Professional Development is pleased to welcome Dr. Lois McWhorter as our Associate Director for Strategy and Operations. A respected educator, administrator, and community leader, Dr. McWhorter brings extensive experience helping students, institutions, and communities
What Excites Us Most is Expanding Our Impact
If you've talked with anyone on our team lately, you've probably heard a common theme. This summer has been busy, and in the best possible way. At The Center for Professional Development, we've spent the past several months building, creating, planning,