Classified Professional Development
Kern CCD Leadership Academy
The Kern CCD Leadership Academy is an exciting year-long program that develops future leaders through hands-on learning, team projects, and behind-the-scenes insights into how our district operates. Participants connect with leaders across KCCD, explore emerging topics like AI, engage in advocacy in Sacramento, and collaborate on impactful projects that align with the KCCD Strategic Plan. The experience culminates in team presentations to the Chancellor and executive team, celebrating growth, innovation, and leadership potential.
Master Classes
A Master Class is a focused professional development session led by experts that provides participants with advanced knowledge, strategies, and practical skills on a specific topic. These sessions are designed to be interactive, impactful, and immediately applicable to real-world challenges.
Note: All activities listed required approval from your supervisor to participate.
Mentor Program
Kern Community College District is excited to announce the development of a new Mentor Program designed to support the professional growth of classified employees and strengthen connections across our district. The program will pair classified staff with managers from other campuses for one-on-one mentoring throughout the academic year, with most meetings held virtually via Zoom. Our goal is to provide employees with an opportunity to learn, grow, and build meaningful professional relationships that support their career journey. This program is currently in development, and we will be sharing more details—including how to participate—in the coming weeks.
Classified Contract Professional Development Stipends
The CSEA contract allows Classified employees to earn stipends for Professional Development including college work.
Please refer to the https://www.kccd.edu/human-resources/_documents/contracts/csea/2021-2024_csea-agreement.pdf
(Article 7, Section 9)
Note: Each campus provides FLEX week professional development activities tailored to the specific campus. Please reach out to your campus professional development representative for additional sessions.