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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | TALENTTACT™: Beyond the Job Search – Free Professional Development Webinars Open New Doors for Career Growth
Rasmussen University is offering free public webinars on workplace communication, resilience, leadership and personal well-being. Elizabeth Lintelman, the university's senior director of career services, has also identified a potential tuition grant of up to $500 for qualifying participants who pursue further education.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 12, 2026).
Workers seeking to advance in their careers do not always need another degree, a new employer or an immediate change in occupation. Some need additional leadership training, stronger communication skills or a clearer understanding of the qualifications required for their next professional opportunity. Others are considering a career change but have not determined whether formal education, specialized training or experience in a different role would best prepare them.
Access to professional development can be a challenge, particularly for employees whose organizations provide limited training or tuition assistance. Courses and academic programs can involve substantial expenses, while work schedules and family responsibilities may limit opportunities to participate in training.
Rasmussen University is offering a series of no-cost professional development webinars intended to help address some of those needs. The sessions are open to the public and cover workplace communication, personal resilience, leadership development and well-being.
Elizabeth Lintelman, senior director of career services at Rasmussen University, shared details of the initiative with MinneapoliMedia following her recent appearance in the newsroom's TalentTact™ interview series.
In that interview, Lintelman discussed how artificial intelligence is changing recruitment, the difficulties job seekers face when navigating automated application systems, and the continued importance of professional relationships in securing employment opportunities.
Her subsequent correspondence focused on resources available to individuals who want to develop their skills, improve their effectiveness at work or prepare for a different professional direction.
Lintelman said Rasmussen University has scheduled four no-cost professional development webinars over a two-month period. Three upcoming sessions are currently listed on the university's website, beginning November 17.
She also confirmed that certain participants who attend a live session and subsequently enroll in classes may qualify for a tuition grant of up to $500.
The offerings provide opportunities for people who are employed, unemployed, considering advancement or exploring a change in occupation. They also illustrate the distinction between professional development activities that are free to attend and academic programs that involve tuition and other enrollment expenses.
Three Upcoming Webinars Address Workplace Communication, Resilience and Well-Being
Rasmussen University's published schedule identifies three upcoming live webinars, each beginning at noon Central Time. Registration is available through the university's employer-benefits webpage.
November 17: Bridging the Professional Generation Gap
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | Noon Central Time
The first upcoming webinar examines communication and workplace expectations among employees from different generations.
Bridging the Professional Generation Gap addresses characteristics and professional preferences commonly associated with Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z.
According to Rasmussen University's program description, the session will explore how generational experiences can influence workplace communication, collaboration and expectations about leadership.
The subject is relevant to employees and supervisors working in organizations where people from different age groups share responsibilities.
Differences in communication preferences, approaches to feedback and expectations about workplace flexibility can contribute to misunderstandings among colleagues. Supervisors may encounter additional challenges when managing employees whose professional experiences and expectations differ from their own.
The webinar is intended to help participants recognize those differences and develop approaches to more effective communication.
Generational categories do not describe every individual within an age group. Employees' professional expectations are also influenced by their experiences, responsibilities and organizational environments. The session's practical relevance lies in helping participants communicate more effectively without relying exclusively on assumptions about age.
December 3: Success Never Taught Me Anything
Thursday, December 3, 2026 | Noon Central Time
Rasmussen University's second upcoming webinar addresses resilience and personal development following difficult experiences.
Titled Success Never Taught Me Anything: What the Hard Parts Can Teach Us About Becoming Who We're Meant to Be, the session examines how individuals respond to setbacks and develop habits that support their professional and personal goals.
The university's description identifies discipline, consistency and the choices people make during challenging circumstances as central subjects.
The session may be relevant to workers dealing with unsuccessful job searches, career interruptions, changes in professional responsibilities or uncertainty about their future direction.
Such experiences can require individuals to reconsider their goals, identify additional skills they may need and determine how to approach new opportunities.
Although personal resilience can influence how workers respond to setbacks, employment outcomes also depend on circumstances beyond individual control, including hiring practices, economic conditions and organizational decisions.
The webinar addresses the personal-development component of those experiences rather than the broader economic or institutional factors that may contribute to them.
December 8: Fuel – Move – Thrive
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | Noon Central Time
The third scheduled webinar focuses on personal well-being.
Fuel – Move – Thrive: Three Pillars; One Powerful Transformation, Part 1 introduces subjects related to nutrition, physical movement and mindset.
Rasmussen University's published description presents these areas as components of personal well-being and the development of sustainable daily habits.
The session broadens the professional development calendar beyond subjects traditionally associated with hiring, management and career advancement.
For working adults, personal well-being can be affected by employment schedules, family responsibilities and other demands on their time. The webinar provides an opportunity to explore everyday habits that may support individual health and well-being.
The session is educational in nature and should not be considered a substitute for individualized medical advice or treatment.
Registration for the upcoming webinars is available at:
https://www.rasmussen.edu/tuition/employer-benefits/#webinars
Recorded Webinars Provide Additional Training Options
Rasmussen University also provides access to previously recorded professional development sessions. The recordings allow individuals who cannot attend scheduled live events to explore selected subjects at another time.
Three recordings currently featured on the university's website address career advancement, delegation and workplace stress.
Your Fast Track: From Skills Gap to Career Growth focuses on identifying differences between a worker's existing abilities and the qualifications needed for professional advancement. The subject may be useful to employees preparing for promotion or considering a move into another occupation.
Determining which skills are required for a particular role can help individuals evaluate whether they need formal education, specialized training or additional practical experience.
Delegate to Elevate addresses the responsibilities of employees who supervise others or are preparing to assume leadership positions. The session, presented by Missy Ohe, introduces a framework for delegating responsibilities and communicating expectations within teams.
Delegation can present challenges for employees promoted into supervisory positions after years of performing assignments independently. The recorded presentation addresses how managers can distribute responsibilities while maintaining communication and accountability.
Turning Stress into Strength examines strategies for responding to workplace pressure and managing difficult professional situations.
The session addresses how individuals can approach stress, professional relationships and circumstances that affect their ability to perform their responsibilities.
The recordings are available through Rasmussen University's professional development webpage. They provide an alternative for individuals who want access to the educational content but cannot participate in a live session.
Recorded webinar access:
https://www.rasmussen.edu/tuition/employer-benefits/#webinars
Lintelman Confirms Potential $500 Tuition Grant for Qualifying Participants
In addition to the free professional development sessions, Lintelman informed MinneapoliMedia that certain webinar participants may qualify for a tuition grant of up to $500.
The opportunity applies to individuals who meet the eligibility conditions she identified in her written correspondence.
According to Lintelman, participants must attend a live professional development webinar, must not be employed by one of Rasmussen University's corporate alliance organizations, and must begin classes before January 4.
Individuals who meet those conditions may be eligible for a grant of up to $500 toward tuition.
The assistance is intended for qualifying individuals who pursue further education. It is not a cash payment for attending a webinar, and participation in a live session does not guarantee that an individual will receive the grant.
The January 4 deadline was provided by Lintelman without an accompanying year. Prospective applicants should confirm the applicable enrollment date and complete grant conditions with the university before registering for an academic program.
The opportunity may be of interest to individuals who are considering additional qualifications but are not employed by organizations participating in Rasmussen's corporate alliance arrangements.
For those individuals, the free webinars offer an opportunity to explore professional development subjects without an attendance fee. The potential tuition grant provides a separate form of assistance for qualifying participants who decide to enroll in further education.
The distinction is relevant because the cost of academic enrollment can involve tuition, fees, instructional materials and other expenses that are not covered by attending a free professional development session.
Prospective students should request information about the total cost of their intended program and the amount of financial assistance for which they qualify.
More Than 300 Employers Participate in Educational Benefit Arrangements
The webinar-related tuition grant is separate from Rasmussen University's existing employer-supported educational benefits.
According to the university's published information, more than 300 employers participate in corporate alliance arrangements that may provide eligible employees with tuition savings of up to 20% on qualifying academic programs.
Rasmussen also advertises a Professional Achievement Grant that may, when combined with qualifying employer benefits, cover up to 100% of certain program costs for eligible employees.
The availability and amount of assistance depend on applicable eligibility requirements, employer arrangements and academic program conditions.
Employees of participating organizations may have access to benefits that differ from those available to individuals outside the corporate alliance program.
The university's published information identifies requirements involving enrollment, employment verification and other conditions. Certain benefits cannot be combined, and some academic programs or tuition arrangements may be excluded.
Workers interested in employer-supported education should verify whether their organizations participate, which programs qualify and whether their employers impose additional conditions on educational assistance.
A tuition discount or grant does not necessarily eliminate all costs associated with enrollment. Students may remain responsible for expenses not covered by the benefit, depending on the program and applicable policies.
These distinctions are particularly important for adults considering further education while managing employment and household financial responsibilities.
Employer-benefits information:
https://www.rasmussen.edu/tuition/employer-benefits/
Choosing Between Professional Training and Formal Education
The availability of free webinars and tuition assistance raises a practical question for workers considering professional advancement: what type of training is necessary to reach a particular career goal?
Some workplace skills can be developed through short courses, employer-sponsored instruction, mentoring and practical experience.
Employees preparing for supervisory responsibilities, for example, may benefit from training in communication, delegation and organizational leadership. Those skills do not always require completion of a degree program.
Other career goals may involve formal academic requirements.
Certain occupations require specialized credentials, approved educational programs or professional licenses. Workers considering those fields must determine which qualifications are required before deciding how to pursue them.
Individuals who already have college credits or substantial professional experience may also want to investigate whether previous learning can be applied toward an academic credential.
Rasmussen University's published materials describe transfer-credit and prior-learning opportunities, although acceptance depends on applicable program requirements.
Before enrolling in a program, prospective students should review its admission standards, total cost, expected completion requirements and relevance to their intended occupation.
They should also ask whether the credential meets any licensing requirements associated with the work they hope to pursue.
For workers whose goals can be addressed through shorter professional development activities, free training may offer an alternative to committing immediately to a longer academic program.
The Employer's Role in Developing Existing Workers
Professional development is often presented as an individual responsibility, but employers also influence workers' access to training.
Organizations may provide tuition assistance, internal instruction, mentoring or opportunities for employees to develop new skills through expanded responsibilities.
Access can vary substantially between employers and occupations.
Some workers receive paid time for training or financial support for additional education. Others must arrange professional development independently, often outside regular working hours.
Rasmussen University's corporate alliance arrangements are one example of an educational institution working with employers to provide access to academic programs and related financial benefits.
For participating organizations, such arrangements may support efforts to prepare employees for additional responsibilities or help them acquire qualifications relevant to changing workplace demands.
The actual effects of those partnerships depend on employee participation, program completion and how employers recognize the resulting qualifications.
Rasmussen's published benefit information does not, by itself, establish whether participating employees receive promotions, increase their earnings or remain with their employers longer.
Those outcomes would require additional reporting and employment data.
The issue remains significant as organizations introduce new technologies and modify job responsibilities. Employees may be expected to adapt to changes in their work, but their ability to do so can depend on whether relevant training is available and financially accessible.
A Follow-Up to TalentTact™'s Examination of AI and Hiring
Lintelman's professional development update follows MinneapoliMedia's previously published TalentTact™ interview examining the influence of artificial intelligence on recruitment.
In that conversation, she discussed how AI-assisted application tools allow job seekers to prepare résumés and submit applications more efficiently, while employers increasingly use automated systems to manage and evaluate large numbers of candidates.
The interview also addressed the difficulties applicants face when attempting to establish direct contact with recruiters and hiring managers.
Lintelman emphasized the importance of professional relationships and accurately presenting qualifications rather than relying exclusively on automated applications.
Her discussion reflected a broader concern about the growing distance between job seekers and employers when technology dominates the early stages of recruitment.
The webinars she subsequently shared address a different aspect of employment preparation.
Rather than focusing on how candidates present themselves to prospective employers, the sessions provide opportunities to develop skills that may be useful in existing or future positions.
Training in workplace communication, leadership and professional development can support employees who are not actively seeking another job, as well as individuals considering career transitions.
The connection between the two subjects is practical. Applicants may use technology to organize and communicate their qualifications, but employers ultimately need workers who possess the abilities required for their positions.
Professional development can help individuals strengthen those abilities before they enter a recruitment process or seek advancement within their current organizations.
Access to Training Remains an Important Workforce Question
Rasmussen University's webinar offerings provide free access to several professional development subjects, while its employer partnerships and the tuition grant described by Lintelman offer potential financial assistance for qualifying individuals pursuing additional education.
The availability of these programs does not establish their long-term impact on employment or career advancement.
Additional information about participation, program completion and subsequent employment outcomes would help determine how effectively such initiatives support workers.
It would also be useful to know how many webinar participants subsequently enroll in academic programs, how many qualify for tuition assistance and what financial obligations remain after available benefits are applied.
Those questions are relevant to workers deciding whether to invest in additional education and to employers evaluating the value of professional development partnerships.
For individuals interested in the immediate opportunities, Rasmussen University's next publicly listed webinar is scheduled for November 17, followed by sessions on December 3 and December 8.
Registration and access to recorded sessions are available through the university's website. Individuals interested in the potential $500 tuition grant should confirm the applicable enrollment deadline and eligibility requirements directly with Rasmussen University.
TALENTTACT™ READER RESOURCE GUIDE
Upcoming Free Webinars
|
Date |
Session |
Time |
|
November 17, 2026 |
Bridging the Professional Generation Gap |
Noon CT |
|
December 3, 2026 |
Success Never Taught Me Anything: What the Hard Parts Can Teach Us About Becoming Who We're Meant to Be |
Noon CT |
|
December 8, 2026 |
Fuel – Move – Thrive: Three Pillars; One Powerful Transformation, Part 1 |
Noon CT |
Register for upcoming sessions:
https://www.rasmussen.edu/tuition/employer-benefits/#webinars
Recorded Professional Development Sessions
- Your Fast Track: From Skills Gap to Career Growth
- Delegate to Elevate
- Turning Stress into Strength
Access recordings:
https://www.rasmussen.edu/tuition/employer-benefits/#webinars
Potential $500 Tuition Grant
Elizabeth Lintelman, Rasmussen University's senior director of career services, identified the following conditions for potential eligibility:
- Attendance at a live professional development webinar.
- Not being employed by a Rasmussen corporate alliance organization.
- Beginning classes before January 4.
Eligible individuals may receive up to $500 toward tuition. Participation does not guarantee an award. Applicants should confirm the complete terms and applicable deadline with the university.
Employer-Supported Educational Benefits
https://www.rasmussen.edu/tuition/employer-benefits/
Related MinneapoliMedia Interview
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA PRESENTS | TALENTTACT™: When AI Writes the Résumé and AI Reads It – Elizabeth Lintelman on the Changing Rules of Finding Work
Editor's Note: This report is based on written correspondence from Elizabeth Lintelman, senior director of career services at Rasmussen University; MinneapoliMedia's previously published TalentTact™ interview; and the university's published professional development and employer-benefits information. The potential $500 tuition grant and the eligibility conditions described in this article were communicated directly by Lintelman. Webinar schedules and institutional benefit requirements may change. Readers should confirm current information with Rasmussen University before registering or enrolling.
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