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Gain perspective from TalentLink’s latest posts and news about workforce industry trends, instructor interviews and insights, and skills-focused new courses.

MedCerts

Become A Certified Medical Assistant

July 10, 2023

Completing the Medical Assistant training program available from UMKC TalentLink and MedCerts will help you earn certification and prepare you for in-demand healthcare jobs.

AI And You, UMKC TalentLink's artificial intelligence blog and newsletter

Smart Business Strategies For Using Artificial Intelligence Chatbots

June 12, 2023

UMKC TalentLink shares smart strategies on how to use an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot to benefit your business.

Completing the Phlebotomy Technician training program available from UMKC TalentLink and MedCerts will help you earn certification and prepare you for in-demand healthcare jobs as a phlebotomist.

Become A Phlebotomy Technician

June 12, 2023

Completing the Phlebotomy Technician training program available from UMKC TalentLink and MedCerts will help you earn certification and prepare you for in-demand healthcare jobs.

AI And You, UMKC TalentLink's artificial intelligence blog and newsletter

Four Takeaways From AI Tools for Entrepreneurs Workshop Presenter Doug Hohulin 

June 6, 2023

UMKC TalentLink shares four takeaways about artificial intelligence from the AI Tools For Entrepreneurs Workshop.

Medical Coding and Billing Professional certification available from MedCerts and UMKC TalentLink.

Become A Medical Coding and Billing Professional

April 26, 2023

The Medical Coding and Billing Professional program available through UMKC TalentLink and MedCerts prepares graduates for in-demand jobs and careers.

Bridging Generations in the Workplace Conference sponsored by UMKC TalentLink and Roots & Rounds

Bridging Generations in the Workplace Conference Photo Gallery

April 13, 2023

A photo gallery from the Bridging Generations in the Workplace Conference hosted by UMKC TalentLink and Roots & Rounds.

EAG Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Randolph

Workplace Insights: Build Your Company Brand For Prospective Employees From Multiple Generations

March 8, 2023

Bridging Generations in the Workplace conference speaker Jeff Randolph from EAG Advertising discusses why brand-building is important to a company’s employees and culture.

Durable Skills In Demand

Durable Skills Needed Now

February 13, 2023

Durable skills are in demand. UMKC TalentLink offers training in durable skills and essential skills for first-time supervisors.

UMKC Business Communication professor Erin Blocher

Workplace Insights: Improve Multigenerational Workforce Communication

February 7, 2023

UMKC Business Communication professor Erin Blocher discusses how to improve multigenerational workforce communication at the Bridging Generations in the Workplace Conference.