Welcome to the June Edition of the Alameda County Training & Education Center Newsletter
June Learning & Development Highlights
It’s June at TEC!
Summer is here, and the Training & Education Center is excited to bring you a fresh lineup of professional development opportunities designed to help Alameda County employees grow, connect, and thrive.
From leadership development and customer service excellence to Gallup CliftonStrengths coaching and wellness-focused engagement, TEC is here to support your learning journey.
🌟 Featured Summer Offerings
Leadership Essentials Series
Build foundational leadership skills through our Supervisor Development Program and Developing the Leader in You series focused on:
- Communication & Influence
- Coaching Conversations
- Building Trust on Teams
- Managing Through Change
Customer Service Excellence
Enhance your ability to provide exceptional service to colleagues and the community through practical tools and real-world scenarios.
Microsoft & Productivity Trainings
Sharpen your technical skills with classes covering:
- Excel Tips & Tricks
- Outlook Productivity
- Teams Collaboration
- Time Management Strategies
Wellness & Workplace Engagement
Support a positive workplace culture with sessions focused on:
- Stress Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Workplace Civility
- Resilience at Work
🔗 Visit the TEC training calendar for registration details and class schedules.
Alameda County is embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance services, improve efficiency, and support innovation across our workforce. This site provides tutorials, guidelines, our AI policy, and real-world use cases to help employees use AI responsibly and effectively.  ALCO AI – Home
💪 Discover Your Strengths with Gallup CliftonStrengths®
Did you know the TEC can administer and facilitate Gallup CliftonStrengths assessments and workshops?
Gallup CliftonStrengths helps individuals and teams:
- Identify natural talents
- Improve collaboration
- Increase engagement
- Strengthen leadership effectiveness
- Build high-performing teams
TEC offers:
- Individual Strengths Coaching
- Team Workshops
- Leadership Team Sessions
- Strengths-Based Development Planning
Interested in bringing CliftonStrengths to your department or team? Contact TEC to learn more about available services and customized facilitation options.
👋 Welcome New TEC Staff
Please join us in welcoming two new members of the Training & Education Center team!
We are thrilled to have Maria and Ann on board and look forward to the expertise and energy they bring to the TEC!
Maria Guzman, Training and Systems SpecialistÂ
Maria brings a strong passion for employee development and organizational learning. Her experience supporting workforce training initiatives will help expand the TEC’s impact across the County.
Ann Crane, County Training & Organizational Development Specialist
Ann joins the TEC with extensive experience in education, facilitation, and program coordination. She is excited to support innovative learning opportunities and employee engagement efforts.
😊 Celebrate National
Say Something Nice Day – June 1
Kindness matters in the workplace!
On National Say Something Nice Day, we encourage everyone to take a moment to recognize a coworker, express appreciation, or share words of encouragement.
A simple compliment or thank you can:
- Boost morale
- Strengthen workplace relationships
- Increase positivity across teams
Let’s make Alameda County a place where kindness and appreciation thrive every day.
Learn more: nationaldaycalendar.com