Making the transition from individual performer to supervisor is challenging for most farm employees, it’s even harder when language and cultural barriers get in the way. Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development offers training, in Spanish, to equip employees with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed as they seek to advance and take on more responsibility. This is the first Spanish-language course in the popular six-course program leading toward a certificate in Agricultural Supervisory Leadership from Cornell.
We will offer the course, in-person on July 20 and 21, 2023, 11am–4pm each day. Cost is $300 per participant and includes lunch for both days. It will take place at CCE Ontario office, 480 N Main St., Canandaigua, NY 14424. Find a bilingual flyer here: Transition to Supervisor, English-Spanish
This program is open to supervisors and employees with potential to be supervisors from all types of agricultural operations. The training is very applied to work and engaging. There will be four diverse and qualified teachers:
- Libby Eiholzer — Dairy Technical Services Specialist at Cargill
- Kaitlyn Lutz — Bilingual Dairy Management Specialist for Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Santiago Ledwith — Director of Action Dairy and Talentum4 in Organizational Leadership
- Mary/María “Bess” Lewis — Bilingual Management Development Specialist for Cornell Ag. Workforce Development
We will focus on these topics:
- Develop effective work relationships
- Learn essential communication skills
- Manage conflict
- Lead a multi-cultural team
- Build an effective workplace culture to be able to influence teamwork
For any questions, in English or Spanish, please contact:
Mary/María “Bess” Lewis, M.A.T., Bilingual Management Development Specialist / Especialista Bilingüe para el Desarrollo Administrativo
Direct # (607) 255-1891, ml2656@cornell.edu
