Athens, Ga. –The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel has planned a day of practical tips and timely ideas for successful job management and professional growth.The 2010 Administrative Professionals Day Conference will be held April 21, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Georgia Center, located at 1197 South Lumpkin Street in Athens, Ga.
The conference is presented in observance of Administrative Professionals Week, and administrative assistants, aides, executive assistants, office managers, office assistants, clerks, coordinators, secretaries and supervisors are invited to attend. The Administrative Professionals Day Conference will help participants focus on new ideas and techniques to stay motivated, effective, and successful in today’s high-pressure work environment. Participants will have opportunities to network, to make new acquaintances, to visit with exhibitors, and an opportunity to receive prizes during the workshops and the luncheon.
The format offers attendees the opportunity to attend various breakout sessions on topics including:
- Managing those difficult conversations for better communication
- Plan the perfect event and dazzle your colleagues
- Are we on the same planet? Communicating across generations
- Word and Excel 2007’s Greatest Hits!
- Seize the day! Gain control of your time and your life
- Control your stress using mindfulness-based stress management
- What is your personal style saying about you
“We are offering an incredible package at a reduced rate, while keeping the same great benefits,” said Venus Stone, program coordinator at the Georgia Center. “The Georgia Center designed the 2010 Administrative Professionals Day Conference to help attendees grow professionally which increases commitment to the job and organization.”
To register or for more information, see www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/adminpros or call 706/542-3537 or 800/811-6640.
The Georgia Center, a unit of the University of Georgia’s Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, provides innovative lifelong learning opportunities through its continuing education programs. On UGA’s campus, it includes a full-service hotel with 200 rooms and suites, restaurants, banquet areas, conference rooms, auditoriums, a fitness center, and computer labs—all under one roof. For more information see www.georgiacenter.uga.edu.
