"I would have to say that receiving a certificate from UNI's Executive Development Center was definitely a plus when I was interviewing for a new job. My education definitely gave me an edge considering I didn't possess the supervisory experience the job needed to manage a large group of employees. I got the job, and in fact, I know the UNI certificate program made a difference because when the hiring announcement was made to the company, my manager highlighted UNI's program specifically."  

– Dee Franklin

"NCS employees who attend Executive Development Center workshops consistently give them high marks for their up-to-date content, skill builiding activities, and excellent facilitators. Participlants express appreciation for the workshops' focus on showing how management theory applies to their daily work. The center's staff and presenters also have been extremely flexible in adapting workshops held on site to fit our unique needs."



"One of the key benefits we see from the Executive Development Center seminars is the interaction among participants, from service and manufacturing, as well as profit and non-profit companies. This allows our employees to see different perspectives on problems and a variety of alternative solutions. The presenters are always adept at bringing their own experience into discussions and relating them to help meet the needs of the Executive Development Center participants."

- United Fire & Casualty



- Responses from 2009 Leadership Development Certificate Program graduates:

• "I learned people are one of the greatest assets for the business. Also, how to hire talented employees and empower them to do their jobs."

• "My decision making skills have been greatly enhanced. I am more confident in my abilities to make a successful decision."

• "I am going to be disciplined in applying the concepts that I learned in a practical way in order to improve my organization."

• "Interacting with a local business leader, and seeing how they have become so successful, shows that I can do it."

• "I really enjoyed the on-site sessions. They are a great way to integrate what we were learning."


- Responses from 2009 Professional Development Certificate Program participants:

• "What I liked best about this class was that there was a good balance of activity, discussion, humor, and movement of material to maximize our learning and keep the group engaged all day."

• "What I liked most was we dealt with examples in the real world. The facilitator would provide us with a lot of useful information and then explain how it is applicable in the real world."

• "Wonderful teacher! Great knowledge and materials. The engagement and activities kept me interested and focused."

• "The speaker was very energetic, motivational, and made me want to go back to college and learn more!"







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