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In-personCollaborating Across BoundariesLearn strategies and tools to be more effective in leading collaborative efforts. Gain practical skills that can be applied immediately in the lab, at school, in the office, and at ACS.
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In-personEngaging & Motivating VolunteersOne of the greatest challenges facing a leader is recruiting and engaging others to help accomplish the project/team/committee goals. A leader must understand what skills are needed and what form of motivation will truly excite people to commit to the project. Learn practical tools to engage others and make the assignment successful and professionally rewarding, so those engaged in your project will participate in future assignments. -
Online LiveLeading without AuthorityIt’s tricky to lead teams that include members who don’t (or won’t) report to you. Learn how to lead the charge without being in charge.
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In-personLeading without AuthorityIt’s tricky to lead teams that include members who don’t (or won’t) report to you. Learn how to lead the charge without being in charge.
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FREEOn-demandSymposium Organizer Training - ACS Spring and FallThis self-paced, on-demand training provides ACS Spring/Fall Symposium Organizers with an overview of their tasks and responsibilities during an ACS Meeting planning cycle and demonstrates essential skills needed to succeed in this role.
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FREEOn-demandSymposium Organizer Training - ACS Regional and Specialty MeetingsThis self-paced, on demand training provides Regional Symposium Organizers with an overview of their job for an ACS Regional Meeting and demonstrates essential skills needed to succeed in this role. This training is designed for member and non-member volunteers who are designated as Regional Symposium Organizers.
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FREEOn-demandOutreach Training ProgramJoin the ACS Outreach Training Program to learn how to draw a crowd and promote science with hands-on outreach events.
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FREEOn-demandLeading Inclusively: Beyond Lip ServiceThis 1-hour, self-paced, on-demand course is a foundational course to introduce ACS Volunteers, Members, and Staff to the ACS Core Values of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect and present scenarios in which those core values can be put into practice in their work as an ACS member or volunteer. -
FREEOn-demandACS Climate Change Advocacy WorkshopOverview and personalized advice for those seeking to maintain their status and obtain a green card. -
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On-demandProject SEED Coordinator and Mentor TrainingLearn the basics of starting a Project SEED in-person research site as a coordinator, or how to successfully manage a student in the lab as a mentor. -
FREEOn-demandACS Chemistry Advocacy WorkshopTurn passion into advocacy with this workshop on how to be an effective advocate for chemistry.
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Symposium Organizer Training - ACS Spring and FallThis self-paced, on-demand training provides ACS Spring/Fall Symposium Organizers with an overview of their tasks and responsibilities during an ACS Meeting planning cycle and demonstrates essential skills needed to succeed in this role.
On-demand
Symposium Organizer Training - ACS Regional and Specialty MeetingsThis self-paced, on demand training provides Regional Symposium Organizers with an overview of their job for an ACS Regional Meeting and demonstrates essential skills needed to succeed in this role. This training is designed for member and non-member volunteers who are designated as Regional Symposium Organizers.
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Outreach Training ProgramStarting at $0.00
Join the ACS Outreach Training Program to learn how to draw a crowd and promote science with hands-on outreach events.
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ACS Climate Change Advocacy WorkshopDevelop Your Skills
Invested in the advancement of chemistry, ACS volunteers are committed to giving back, using their skills, and having fun. Through the ACS Center for Volunteer Development, current and prospective ACS volunteers can access the training and resources necessary to successfully make a difference in their outreach, advocacy, mentoring, and volunteer activities. Through our courses you can learn how to:
Facilitate productivity
Foster an open, safe, & inclusive environment
Build & manage a network
Build a global mindset
Serve as a mentor
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