The UF Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) is excited to welcome Cindy Mercado as our new Health and […]

The University of Florida Conference Department was recently recognized at Cvent CONNECT, a premier conference for the events, marketing, and […]

The UF Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) is excited to welcome Curt Dwiggins as our new Water Distribution […]

The UF Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) is excited to welcome Robb Wolf as the lead trainer for […]

The Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) is thrilled to introduce the newest member of our team, Ragan Oliver! […]

The University of Florida’s Office of Professional Workforce Development (UF OPWD) is proud to announce that eligible individuals can now utilize their GI Bill® Benefits for select professional development programs. This initiative marks an exciting opportunity for veterans and their families to gain valuable skills and training through UF OPWD’s diverse range of courses.

We’re thrilled to celebrate one of our own, Lauren Keiser, who has been named Green Gator of the Month by […]

The University of Florida’s Office of Professional and Workforce Development is excited to announce a new collaboration with Ed2Go, a leading provider of online learning solutions. This partnership aims to enhance and expand our current course offerings by providing a diverse array of online courses designed to meet the evolving needs of professionals and tradespeople.

A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of the community they serve. This trust enables CHWs to be a vital link between health services and the community, fostering greater understanding and access to healthcare. Their role is diverse and multifaceted, encompassing a range of activities aimed at improving health outcomes, particularly in underserved areas.

Developed by the National Restaurant Association with the help of foodservice industry experts, the ServSafe program is a food safety certification designed to educate food service workers about proper food handling and safety procedures to prevent foodborne illness.

Looking to venture into the dynamic world of food management and safety? Dive into the realm of Certified Dietary Managers (CDMs) and Certified Food Protection Professionals (CFPPs) […]

Lauren McCain, University of Florida Office of Professional and Workforce Development’s (OPWD) Assistant Director, is a recipient of the University of Florida Superior Accomplishment Award.

The Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) hosted the kick-off Inspiring Women Leaders (IWL) workshop […]

The Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) hosted the kick-off Inspiring Women Leaders (IWL) workshop […]

UF TREEO exhibited at two safety conferences in September, VPPPA Safety+ and ACFS Safety Day, both in Orlando, FL. They […]

Kevin joined the MPI North Florida Chapter in September 2021 shortly after joining the OPWD team. Kevin has been involved […]

Please join the Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) in welcoming our newest team addition: Eva Varnes! Eva is […]

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After 25 years of working with the University of Florida, Laurel (Laurie) Brown is officially retiring on March 31, 2023. […]

The University of Florida’s Training Research and Education for Environmental Occupations Center (UF TREEO) is pleased to announce a partnership […]

Katie Risher, Assistant Director of the Conference Department, is a recipient of the University of Florida’s Superior Accomplishment Award. This […]

Please join the Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) in welcoming our newest team addition: Alex Cromwell! Alex comes […]

The University of Florida’s Training, Research and Environmental Occupations Center (UF TREEO) has been awarded a $75,000 Training & Education […]

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On June 30, 2022, Katie Risher, the Office of Professional and Workforce Development’s Assistant Director for Conference Planning, was installed […]

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The 32nd annual Cross Connection Control Conference was held at the Hotel Indigo in Gainesville on March 1-3, 2022.  Designed […]

It’s Mid-February and the office is back in full-swing: Fully recovered from the holidays, picking up speed and adjusting to […]

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*This article was written collectively by the UF TREEO Team The University of Florida’s Center for Training, Research and Education […]

Each Halloween seems to top the last. The Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) gets very spirited around the […]

If anything has proven the value and necessity of accessible learning, it’s the past year. The University of Florida Training, […]

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Please join the Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) in welcoming our newest team addition: Kylie Swope! Kylie comes […]

The Office of Professional and Workforce Development (OPWD) celebrated Carol Hinton’s career at the UF TREEO Center Thursday, May 27th. […]

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Courtney Hancock, University of Florida Office of Professional and Workforce Development’s (OPWD) Web Developer, is a recipient of the University […]

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Stand Up & Holler: Gator Nation Giving Day is an all-day fundraising event that calls on the University of Florida […]

The UF TREEO Center received a very thoughtful donation from Heyward Florida Inc. this week. The lab equipment (shown above) […]

To celebrate Halloween this year, the OPWD Wellness Committee hosted a decorating competition and a Trunk or Treat event for […]

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Carol Hinton, University of Florida Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations (UF TREEO) Associate Director, received the Florida Rural […]

Ron Trygar, UF TREEO Instructor for Water/Wastewater Programs, was recently a guest on the very first podcast of Treatment Plant […]

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