Meridian Technology Center and Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Partner for Virtual Lunchtime Learning: I Did Not Sign Up for This – Learning to Embrace Change

In work and in life, change is inevitable. Some changes are planned, while others are unanticipated or even unwelcome.

Each change brings new transitions and adjustments that take time and energy.

On September 23, as part of the Lunchtime Learning series co-sponsored by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and Meridian Technology Center, Bonnie Cain-Wood will present “I Did Not Sign Up for This – Learning to Embrace Change.”

During this session, Cain-Wood will offer strategies to guide you through the process of change. Attendees will learn insights regarding the science of change and the emotions it evokes, as well as tips on how to navigate the process of stretching your comfort zone and creating new thought and behavior patterns to project you forward, both personally and professionally.

Cain-Wood loves sunshine, movies, the color yellow and being a redhead. She serves as Manager of Library Communications at her alma mater, Oklahoma State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in environmental science and a Master of Science in mass communications. Cain-Wood stumbled upon a career in public relations after a life-changing afternoon washing dirt. She has worked in communications for more than a decade, specializing in education, libraries and the arts. Cain-Wood became accredited in public relations in 2007. Now, she enjoys mentoring students and sharing her skills and experience with others.

Lunchtime Learning sessions are from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will take place virtually using Zoom. Registration for the September 23 training is $10. Lunchtime Learning sessions take place twice a month. For complete descriptions of each session or to enroll, visit meridiantech.edu/lunchtime or contact Marcy Luter at marcyl@meridiantech.edu. Once registration has been confirmed, participants will receive a secure link to join the meeting.

Meridian Technology Center has been a driver of economic development since 1975. With a mission to educate, enrich lives and secure economic futures, Meridian offers full-time career training programs, short courses, Business and Industry services and entrepreneurial support to residents from the Agra, Carney, Glencoe, Guthrie, Morrison, Mulhall-Orlando, Pawnee, Perkins-Tryon, Perry and Stillwater school districts. Meridian is one of 29 schools within Oklahoma’s CareerTech system.

Bonnie Cain-Wood will present “I Did Not Sign Up for This – Learning to Embrace Change” on September 23 as a part of the Lunchtime Learning series sponsored by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and Meridian Technology Center. Lunchtime Learning sessions will be virtual this fall.