Professional Development Academy
Continuing to grow in your career by gaining new skills is a benefit that lasts a lifetime. “We’re built to grow and change,” reports Forbes, “and that need doesn’t end at any age.” Pursuing professional development benefits both employees and employers:
- Opens the door to career advancement
- Heightens expertise in your field
- Shows your enthusiasm for learning and growth
The Chatfield Edge partners with MindEdge to offer you the following courses. To enroll in a course, follow the prompts on the MindEdge course description page.
More Reasons to Consider Professional Development
Skill-based hiring is on the rise
According to the Harvard Business Review, more employers are flexing degree requirements for middle-skill jobs in favor of individuals who possess the skills needed to do those jobs. Now is the best time to learn new skills or strengthen existing ones.
Employees are loyal to companies who provide professional development
Without opportunities to develop, workers tend to move on – and to be quite unhappy while they’re there, reports Forbes. In fact, 58% of employees said they would leave their company if they didn’t have professional development and/or training opportunities, according to a 2022 survey by The Conference Board.
New businesses are booming
Americans are all about starting their own business. Applications in 2021 and 2022 exceeded 5 million and rose to 5.5 million in 2023 according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
