Professional Development at UMB

  • Lean into Learning! Series

    Designed to provide staff with a variety of lessons to broaden skills and performance. Sessions cover topics such as communication, interpersonal skills, people management, teamwork, and productivity, and are held in person and virtually throughout the year.

  • Lean into Learning! Supervisor Series

    The supervisor series is designed specifically for individuals who supervise staff. It includes sessions on leadership, performance reviews, team-building, and more. Sessions are held in person and virtually throughout the year.

  • Career Development and Services

    UMB Career Service programs provide a solid foundation for personal and professional development for individuals and teams.

  • Employee Growth Seminars

    The Employee Growth seminars will help employees define their professional goals and plan for the next steps of their career at UMB.

  • SPARK! Supervisor Academy

    Designed to advance supervisory knowledge, skills, and performance through in-person sessions, virtual classes, self-paced e-learning modules, and ongoing networking opportunities, UMB SPARK! is mandatory for individuals who supervise staff.

  • SPARK! Supervisor Quarterly Meetings

    The SPARK! Supervisor Meetings are quarterly meetings designed for supervisors who lead people to network, learn valuable strategies, share challenges, and engage in supportive dialogue to enhance leadership efforts.

More Ways to Grow at UMB

Financial Fitness for Everyone

In partnership with the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Maryland and Delaware, employees have the opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. These virtual, one-hour, live seminars will teach employees essential strategies to achieve financial stability.

Financial Fitness for Everyone

Building Bridges Across Maryland

The Building Bridges Across Maryland (BBAM) program includes a cohort of individuals from various higher education institutions in Maryland who attend seven sessions, one held at each participating institution.

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