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Shippensburg University SBDC to host programs in July

Shippensburg University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host two programs in July.  

The SBDC program provides no-cost confidential consulting and low cost training in proven management fundamentals helping small business owners and potential entrepreneurs make sound decisions for the successful operation of their business. Shippensburg’s center serves Adams, Cumberland Franklin and York counties.  

Full details on each program, including cost and location, are available online at http://www.ship.edu/sbdc 

The programs are:

  • July 17 at Shippensburg University: “Interviewing Skills for Hiring the Right People.” The course will provide participants with the important fundamentals of good interviewing. Participants will prepare themselves to interview a prospective employee by identifying the necessary skills and the type of personality that will fit best in the company. They will also examine the guidelines for interviewing candidates, researching references, handling difficult candidates, evaluating candidates, choosing objectively and appropriately following up with all interviewees. Course activities also cover understanding the laws regarding interviewing and selection-equalemployment opportunity, pregnancy discrimination, disabilities, and immigration status-and functioning within their parameters. Registration ends July 10.     
  • July 19 in York: Project Management Essentials for Second Stage Growth Companies.” By understanding the fundamentals of project management, participants will be better prepared to initiate a project in your organization and position it for success. Registration ends July 12. 

6/22/12