Employability

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Career & Retraining Courses

Employability Skills Lab

($175)
This course provides employability skills training for adults who are unemployed or who are seeking to change their career. It is intended to be an open-entry, open-exit lab setting and is self-paced. An instructor is available to assist students and guide through course topics. Topics covered in this course include resume writing, interviewing skills, applications, assessments of persons' interests and skills, development of decision making skills, problem solving, development of communication skills, computer literacy skills and career readiness certification, as well as other job readiness skills.
Asheboro
HRD3002A 25024 - 9A-4P, M-Th, 9A-1P, F, 1/9-5/9

EMT Career Exploration

($65)
This course will serve as a prerequisite to students interested in entering the program of EMT. This course will focus on the EMS systems, different EMS career pathways and job requirements and will prepare students for their job search after their education. Students will also screen themselves for program readiness by taking the Work Keys Assessment during the course.
Asheboro/Goodwill
HRD3004L 15267 - 5-9P, Th, 12/1; 8A-5P, F, 12/2; 8A-5P, Sa, 12/3
HRD3004L 25025 - 5-9P, Th, 1/5; 8A-5P, F, 1/6; 8A-5P, Sa, 1/7
HRD3004L 25026 - 5-9P, Th, 1/12; 8A-5P, F, 1/13; 8A-5P, Sa, 1/14
HRD3004L 25028 - 5-9P, Th, 1/26; 8A-5P, F, 1/27; 8A-5P, Sa, 1/28

HRD Re-Employment Skills

($65)
This course provides employability skills training for students who are preparing to re-enter the work force. Students will learn the importance of keeping a positive attitude under negative circumstances by exploring their strengths and setting new goals. Students will practice new job search strategies and fill out application froms in person and online. Additionally, students will build employable resumes and cover letters, develop successful interview techniques, and discover community resources to take advantage of during their re-employment adventure.
Asheboro
HRD3001U 15126 - 8:30A-12:30P, MTW, 11/7-11/9
HRD3001U 15127 - 8:30A-12:30P, MTW, 11/1411/16
HRD3001U 15128 - 8:30A-12:30P, MTW, 11/28-11/30
HRD3001U 15129 - 8:30A-12:30P, MTW, 12/5-12/7
HRD3001U 15130 - 8:30A-12:30P, MTW, 12/12-12/14
Archdale
HRD3001U 15163 - 8A-2:30P, TTh, 11/1-11/3
HRD3001U 15164 - 8A-2:30P, TTh, 11/15-11/17
HRD3001U 15165 - 8A-2:30P, TTh, 11/29-12/1
HRD3001U 15166 - 8A-2:30P, TTh, 12/13-12/15

Interview Skills & New Employee Success Strategies

($65)
This course will focus on the different types of interviewing techniques employers use when screening job applicants. Students will develop a positive self-concept and confidence in their interview skills by looking at their current communication and problem solving skills and accentuating their positive traits and work experiences towards future employment goals. The course will discuss both small and large group communication as it relates to interviews for employment, the use of technology in applying for employment, students current limitations as well as opportunities for growth as it relates to interviewing and employment. When students exit the course, they will have more confidence in their interviewing skills and will have applied for several positions that meet their career goals.
Online/Goodwill
HRD3004M H5029 - 1/21-2/18; 9A-3P, Sa, 1/21; 3-5P, F, 2/17; 9A-5P, Sa, 8/18

Job Search Tools & Strategies

($65)
This course provides the jobseeker with assistance in developing the tools and strategies needed to conduct an effective job search such as developing a plan for job search, compiling employment related documents including resumes, cover letters and applications, learning how to use networking and telemarketing, and developing effective interviewing techniques.
Asheboro
HRD3001B 25036 - 4-6P, TTh, 1/24-1/26
HRD3001B 25037 - 4-6P, TTh, 2/21-2/23
HRD3001B 25038 - 4-6P, TTh, 3/27-3/29
HRD3001B 25039 - 4-6P, TTh, 4/24-4/26