Impact Breakfast: Introduction to AI in the Workplace

Introduction to AI in the Workplace

This one hour overview is designed for professionals eager to harness the transformative power of AI. The workshop focuses on real-world AI tools as well as the ethical issues and policy decisions that organizations might want to make before rolling AI out into business operations. This hands-on training also emphasizes career growth, leadership, and personalized strategies for success in the AI-driven world.

Why attend?

• Identify AI tools that are emerging for the workplace.
• Discuss ethical issues related to AI.
• Review how AI tools are shaping policy discussion and business operations from a leadership perspective.
• Engage in practical exercises using AI tools to generate content, focusing on writing prompts for various use cases such as creative writing, marketing copy, and HR tasks.

Watch as our expert instructor brings AI to life on screen! You can actively participate by following along on your laptop or phone, or simply sit back and enjoy the demonstration.

This Program has been pre-approved for 1 HR (General) credit toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

This program is valid for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® .

By attending this event, you'll be entered to win a free, 2-hour workshop for your team (up to 20 employees) on this topic or one of our other popular training topics. The winner will be selected at the end of the event, and you must be present to win. Maricopa Community Colleges employees are not eligible for this raffle.

Julie Schaffer is an accomplished training professional with over 30 years of experience designing and delivering impactful in-person, virtual, and on-demand training programs. Her expertise spans policy and procedural compliance, workplace professionalism, leadership, communication, time management, and Microsoft Office. Julie began her career as a Microsoft Office instructor, later owning and operating her own computer training center, where she developed curricula and delivered training to private, corporate, and government clients. As Director of Career and Financial Management at Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, she managed teams and oversaw a robust catalog of workshops, webinars, and on-demand courses, achieving measurable knowledge gains and high participant satisfaction.

Currently, as the owner of Accountable Learning, LLC, Julie develops specialized digital training courses for Department of Defense contractors and subcontractors, focusing on CMMC 2.0, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and ITAR compliance. Known for her ability to simplify complex concepts and create engaging learning experiences, she combines curriculum design expertise with proficiency in tools. Julie is a dedicated leader, driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to delivering meaningful training outcomes.

Location: Rio Salado College Conference Center

Date: Thursday, March 6

Time: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Breakfast and Networking 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Presentation 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Breakfast burritos and coffee will be provided.

Host or Publisher Maricopa Corporate College