Build on your success for your next step.
The Society for Performance & Visual Arts honors the accomplishments of students in the arts and provides artists with the tools and support for a thriving career. Whether you’re getting your career off the ground, making a pivot, or re-entering the workforce, the training, knowledge, and connections offered through your SPVA membership will set you up for your next big milestone.
Every SPVA member gains access to a powerful online portal which includes:
Testimonials
“Membership in SPVA enriched my college journey by fostering creativity, building confidence, and connecting me with mentors, enhancing my career prospects through invaluable experiences and networks.”
“As a proud member, The Society for Performance & Visual Arts amplified my college growth, cultivating skills, teamwork, and connections, instrumental for a fulfilling career journey.”
“While I hope to have a career in the arts, engaging with SPVA’s online platform, I acquired diverse skills, expanding my horizons and contributing to my holistic career development.”
Real World Skills for Real Life Success
Simple to use training platform.
Preview the library of skill trainings available for SPVA members by scrolling through each subject area below.
Business Skills
Business Budgeting Business Ethics Business Etiquette Business Meal Etiquette Competitiveness Creating A Standout Resume Customer Service Deal Making Decision Making Fundraising Interviewing Negotiation Remembering Names Results-Orientation Selling Skills Selling You Storytelling In Business |
Communication Skills
Advanced Presentation Skills Choosing A Communication Medium Communicating Clearly Communicating Through Body Language Having Great Conversations Listening Nonverbal Communication Persuasion Public Speaking Reading Body Language Storytelling Verbal Communication Verbal Self-Defense Visual Communication Writing Proposals Writing Reports Writing Skills |
Wellness
Boundaries Basics Creating an Effective Daily Routine Getting Adequate Sleep Giving Back to the Community Gratitude Green Living Healthcare Basics Managing Stress Meal Planning Mindfulness & Meditation Nutrition Essentials People-Pleasing Pitfalls Setting Fitness Goals Therapy & Counseling Work/Life Balance Workplace Mental Health Workplace Stress |
Financial Literacy
Accounting Report Basics Borrowing & Debt Budgeting Credit Reports Financial Decision-Making Financial Terminology Identity Theft Awareness Investment Strategies Loaning To Friends Long-Term Financial Planning Managing Credit Card Debt Personal Financial Health Check Philanthropy Protecting Your Data Savings Strategies Setting Personal Financial Goals Student Loan Debt |
Interpersonal Skills
Accepting Negative Feedback The Art of Authenticity Building Great Relationships Building Interpersonal Relationships Collaboration Cooperation Dealing With Difficult Situations Dealing With Office Politics Disability Awareness Diversity Awareness Emotional Intelligence Empathy Intercultural Competence Interpersonal Skills Networking Self-Awareness Social Skills Teamwork |
Managing Work
Flexibility Gossip Implementing Strategy Keeping Teams on Track Management Managing Difficult Conversations Managing Remote Teams Meeting Management Productive Brainstorming Project Management Sexual Harassment Supervising Team Building Working With The Five Generations |
Team Player
Confidence Courtesy Dedication Dependability Energy Enthusiasm Following Directions Friendliness Humor Independence Integrity Patience Perseverance Reliability Respectability Respectfulness Trainability |
Workplace Skills
Attentiveness Email Etiquette Meeting Deadlines Motivation Multitasking Organization Persistence Punctuality Record Keeping Scheduling Self-Direction Self-Monitoring Self-Supervising Staying on Task Strategic Planning Time Management Workplace Tools |
Sample Training Course
Critical Thinking: Adaptability
Change is inevitable in life. Arming ourselves with adaptability will go a long way in handling change. People who adapt easily are a flexible set of people who you find excel in a team. Adaptability opens up your mind to new ideas and gives you the willingness to go against norms to do something better for the organization and yourself. Adaptable people aren’t scared of change, as they understand that change is the new normal and needs to be managed with both planning and flexibility.