Communication will be focus of workshops

Merced College and the Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce will offer professional development workshops on communication in the workplace from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Jan. 31 at 630 W. 19th St. Cost is $23. Participants will earn a half-unit of college credit. Call (209) 386-6733 or visit http://customerserviceacademy.org.