The Professional Training and Development program, offered by the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, took place in person and virtually via Zoom during the months of March, April, May, and June of 2025. This important workforce development program has trained over 2,000 people since its inception in 1986 and has received many awards along the way, including a Presidential Citation and The Governor’s Laurel Award.

These programs were FREE to the public and were designed to provide individuals with the necessary skills to compete in today’s demanding workforce and to increase productivity in the workplace.

In 2025, we were proud to offer a more in-depth version of the Grant Writing and Access to Funding class during the month of April for Middlesex County residents, thanks to a partnership with The Connection, Inc.

The 2025 classes that were offered included:

• Entrepreneurial Workshop Series: Taking Your Idea Over the Finish Line (Grant Writing)

• Strategic Leadership – Managing Yourself and Leading Others

• Social Media / Personal and Business Adaptation

• Google Sheets

• Google Docs

• Google Slides

• Career and Personal Coaching

• Money Matters / Financial Management