Seminars
Special Focus Seminar:
Exposure matters, especially when it comes to developing your career. At the Urban League we know how uncovering hidden treasures can help you achieve your vision. Our special focus seminars are one way we help you make a real difference for career.
Retail Management
This rapidly evolving industry is a great opportunity for those who are prepared. This business is no longer about placing items on display. Today’s retail businesses must understand how to position their offer – identify customers, understand their need states, and be able to differentiate their value – and handle business management challenges.
We are offering a lively, intellectually stimulating free ½ day for those who are, or those would like to be in, a convenience/specialty retail business.
Interactive learning modules focused on:
- Category Management
- Store Economics
- Customer Service
- Key Retailing Success Factors
This event is designed to help you:
- Position yourself in a fast moving industry
- Sharpen your basic retail skills
- Gain insight from practitioners
The goal is to help you succeed by helping yourself. This is your opportunity to improve your business acumen, to hear insightful presentations, and learn more about a dynamic industry.
Instructors
Workshops are facilitated in partnership with LJT Management Services providing top notched instructors with real world experience in the retail industry. Instructors consistently receive high rankings from seminar participants.
Seminar Dates:
New York City – November 10, 2008
Southern Florida – March 19, 2009
Northern New Jersey – April 7, 2009
Oakland, California – July 14, 2009
Chicago, Illinois – August 25. 2009
Chicago, Illinois – September 29, 2009
Washington, DC – October 7, 2009
Houston, Texas – October 28, 2009
Seattle, Washington – November 10, 2009
Oakland, California – November 21, 2009
If you don’t happen to live near one of the listed areas but would like to learn more about this topic please contact us at 212.558-5397.
