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    <p>See the attached flyer for more information about the Business Exploration Series courseware.<br><br>To schedule a department presentation about using SkillSoft for professional development, call ext. 5-6262 or e-mail <a href="mailto:hrtraining@umbc.edu">hrtraining@umbc.edu</a>.  <br><br></p></div>
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<Title>Sept SkillSoft Topic of the Month: Self-Mgment &amp; Empowerment</Title>
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