Level Up: Skill Builder Training

Level Up: Skill-Building Trainings are quarterly workshops hosted by The Lab at ConnCORP designed to help professionals of all kinds, including entrepreneurs, small business owners, and young professionals, sharpen the skills needed to be successful in business. From marketing to money management, The Level Up series dives into essential tools and strategies to help you effectively promote your business, streamline your marketing efforts, and enhance your online presence. These free, interactive trainings provide hands-on learning, practical takeaways, and expert guidance to help you level up your skills—no matter your experience level.

Upcoming Trainings

All sessions are held on Zoom at noon. Registration is required.

Graphic Design for Beginners (Using Canva & Adobe Express) – March 18, 2025

Want to create eye-catching, professional-looking graphics for your business without hiring a designer? This session will introduce you to two beginner-friendly design tools—Canva and Adobe Express—so you can start crafting social media posts, flyers, and business cards with ease.
Topics Covered:
Canva vs. Adobe Express: Choosing the right tool
Designing social media posts, flyers, and business cards
Branding basics: colors, fonts, and templates
Quick tricks for making polished visuals

Social Media Management & Automation – July 29, 2025

Struggling to keep up with your business’s social media? Learn how to plan, schedule, and automate your content so you can maintain an active presence without spending hours online.

Topics Covered:
Best tools for scheduling posts (Meta Business Suite, Buffer, Later)
Creating a 30-day content plan
Analyzing insights & adjusting strategies for better engagement

Email Marketing 101: Build & Automate Your First Campaign – September 23, 2025

Email marketing remains one of the most effective ways to engage customers and drive sales. This session will walk you through setting up and automating professional email campaigns tailored to your audience.

Topics Covered:
Choosing the right platform (Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc.)
Writing subject lines that get opened
Designing email templates that convert
Setting up automation for newsletters & promos

SEO & Website Optimization for Small Businesses – December 2, 2025

A strong online presence starts with a well-optimized website. This session will teach you the basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to help your site rank higher on Google and attract more customers.

Topics Covered:
Keyword research basics
Optimizing website content for search engines
Best practices for site speed & mobile-friendliness
DIY SEO vs. hiring an expert

Don’t miss these valuable opportunities to grow your business! Whether you're looking to enhance your branding, streamline your social media, boost email engagement, or improve your website’s visibility, these trainings will give you the knowledge and tools to succeed.

Register now to secure your spot!