Unique Skills and Talents Workshop Series for NYIT Employees
Human Resources’ Unique Skills and Talents Workshop Series is taught by NYIT employees to foster growth, skill development, personal and work-related inspiration, and camaraderie. Please join us! For more information, contact NYIT Human Resources at hr@nyit.edu or 516.686.7667.
Upcoming Workshops
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Past Workshops
Decoupage Workshop
July 23, 2019, 1 – 1:45 p.m.
New York City campus: 33 W. 60th Street, Room 314
Long Island campus: Career Services, Salten Hall
You can also join remotely via Zoom.
Instructors: Amy Bravo and Vanessa Newman, International and Experiential Education
Decoupage (or découpage) is the art of decorating an object by gluing paper cutouts onto it. Simple, yes, but the result can be very pretty and the process a great way to relieve stress.
In this 45 minute session, you will learn basic tips and techniques to upcycle an old or used item.
What to bring:
Required:
- Scissors*
- A smooth object made of glass or ceramic, such as an old jar (spaghetti sauce), candle holder, vase, or plate*
- A rag to clean up*
Provided at the in-person sessions in Long Island and New York City:
- Decorative napkins, tissue paper, or wrapping paper
- Mod Podge, available at many Dollar Tree stores, Michaels, Targets, or here. Watered down Elmer's Glue would also work.
- A paint brush, ½ inch to 1 inch, flat bristled
Couponing with Erin
May 29, 2019, Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Anna Rubin Hall, Room 301
Long Island campus or Zoom
Instructor: Erin Vlasak, Vocational Independence Program
Learn how to save money using coupons and your smartphone. The first 25 people who sign up can attend in person with their smartphones and receive assistance with downloading a coupon app. Download the PowerPoint Presentation.
Video Editing with Mike
April 18, 2019, 1 – 1:45 p.m.
16 W. 61st St., Room 919
New York City campus or Zoom
Instructor: Michael Nolan, School of Architecture and Design
Learn how to edit and add music to videos in Adobe. The first 25 participants can attend in person. Others can attend via Zoom videoconference (meeting ID will be emailed after registration).
Learn French with Nada
March 19, 2019, Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Anna Rubin Hall, Room 304
Long Island campus or Zoom
Instructor: Nada Anid, Strategic Communications and External Affairs
Learn conversational French. The first 25 participants can attend in person. Others can attend via Zoom videoconference (meeting ID will be emailed after registration).
Adobe Acrobat with Linda
March 12, 2019, 1 – 1:45 p.m.
Harry Schure Hall, Room CLC2
Long Island Campus or Zoom
Instructor: Linda Matthews, Research, Assessment & Decision Support
Learn to edit, reorder, delete, and add PDF documents in Adobe. The first 25 participants can attend in person. Others can attend via Zoom videoconference (meeting ID will be emailed after registration).
Adobe Acrobat with Linda
January 16, 2019, Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Harry Schure Hall, Room 206
Long Island Campus or Zoom
Instructor: Linda Matthews, Research, Assessment & Decision Support
Learn to edit, reorder, delete, and add PDF documents in Adobe. First 18 participants can attend in person. Others can Zoom in with ID given at the time of registration.
Mail Merge with Pat
December 6, 2018, Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Harry Schure Hall, Room B18
Long Island Campus
Instructor: Patricia Brustman, School of Management, Human Resource Studies
Learn quick and easy tools using Microsoft Excel and Word to create mail merge documents and envelopes, and even send emails through Outlook.
Baklava with Melda
November 13, 2018, Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Wisser Library, Room 322A
Long Island Campus or Zoom
Instructor: Melda Yildiz, School of Interdisciplinary Studies & Education
Learn the art of making baklava. The first 15 people who sign up can attend in person and get a taste of this delicious dessert. Others can Zoom with ID given at the time of registration. Feel free to bring your own lunch. Dessert contains nuts.
Couponing with Erin
November 5, 2018, 1 – 1:45 p.m.
Anna Rubin Hall, Room 302
Long Island campus or Zoom
Instructor: Erin Vlasak, Vocational Independence Program
Learn how to save money using coupons and your smartphone. The first 18 people who sign up can attend in person with their smartphones and receive assistance with downloading a coupon app. Others can Zoom with ID provided at the time of registration.