Continuing Education: Pathways to Employment
For more information contact:
Corlis McCoy
HRD Coordinator
(252) 246-1341
cmccoy@wilsoncc.edu
ACT WorkKeys tests ($10.00 per test)
- Applied Mathematics
- Reading for Information
- Locating Information
- Applied Technology
- Observation
- Teamwork
ACT WorkKeys tests ($15.00 per test)
- Listening
- Writing
- Business Writing
North Carolina Career Readiness Certification
The North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate is a portable credential that promotes skills and career development for individuals and confirms to employers that the certificate holder possesses basic workplace skills in Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information. The CRC is based on the WorkKeys System of measuring “real world” skills that employers believe are critical to job success. The system awards 3 levels of certification - Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
To earn a CRC signed by the governor of North Carolina, you should successfully pass the WorkKeys’ Applied Mathematics, Reading For Information, and Locating Information tests.
Cost: $30.00 (includes CRC certificate.) Retesting fee is $10.00 per test and an additional $5.00 is required to upgraded a CRC certificate to a Silver or Gold level.
WorkKeys
WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system measuring “real world” skills that employers believe are critical to job success. These skills are valuable for any occupation and at any level of education. When you use WorkKeys to show you are ready to work, you have an advantage with employers who accept or require job applicants to have WorkKeys scores. A growing number of local companies and businesses and states are adopting WorkKeys to ensure that all their workers have needed skills.
Career Readiness Certification (CRC)
The North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate is a portable credential that promotesskills and career development for individuals and confirms to employers that the certificate holder possesses basic workplace skills in Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information. The CRC is based on the WorkKeys Systemof measuring “real world” skills that employers believe are critical to job success. The system awards three levels of certification - Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Cost: $30.00
Pathways to Employment Schedule
Basic Technology Skills for the Workplace
This course is designed to teach you how to market yourself in a tough job market using today’s technology. Come learn how to use technology to locate job openings, complete online applications, use social media for effective networking, and build electronic employment portfolio. (3.0 CEU)
Tuesdays and Thursdays • 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. • March 13 - April 19
Room B-206 • $120 Fee (if applicable) • $15 Security Fee (if applicable)
$5 Technology Fee (if applicable) • Section Number: 16916
Career Skills for the HealthCare Technician
This course is geared for the allied health student and it will focus on essential skills that will be necessary for educational advancement and employment including job advancement and success in the Allied Health Field. (2.4 CEU)
Tuesdays and Thursdays • 8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. • April 26 - May 8
Room G-109 • $65 Fee (if applicable) • $15 Security Fee (if applicable)
$5 Technology Fee (if applicable) • Section Number: 16794
Employability Lab
This course is designed to help students gain occupational career and technical information and soft skill training that is necessary to be workplace ready.
Mondays • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • Room E-101 • January 9 - April 30
Mondays and Wednesdays • 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. • Room D-102
Tuesdays and Thursdays • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • Room D-102
$175 Fee (if applicable) • $15 Security Fee (if applicable)
$5 Technology Fee (if applicable) • Section Number: 16814
Introduction to CNA I NEW
This 40-hour course is an elective designed for students currently enrolled in the Adult High School Diploma Program or the GED Program. Students will learn terminology and skills that can be transferred to the Continuing Education CNA I Program. Adult high school students who successfully complete all course requirements will earn one unit of adult high school credit.
Career Skills
The KeyTrain Career Skills series is an Internet-based tool to help people improve their work habits and employability skills. Career Skills details critical skills that employees need to master for success in the workplace now and in the future. Career Skills consists of lessons in five courses:
- Job Search: Finding the Right Job, Effective Resume, Application Process, Interviewing Skills
- Work Habits: Workplace Ethics, Personal Characteristics, Employer Expectations
- Communication Skills: Communications at Work, Speaking, Listening, Presenting Yourself, Non-Verbal Communication
- Workplace Effectiveness: Time Management, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Teamwork
- Business Etiquette: On the Job Etiquette, Person-to-Person, Telephone & E-mail Etiquette, Meeting Etiquette
CO-REQUISITE: KeyTrain Study Lab
The lessons are web-delivered for easy access at the workplace, school, home, or wherever there is access to the Internet.
Important Information
Important Information
Examinee should arrive at the testing center (G-240) 15 minutes prior to the administering of the WorkKeys’ tests. Once testing has begun, no one will be permitted to enter the testing center.
- No testing fees (cash, check, or money order) will be accepted at the testing center.
- Testing fees should be paid at the Cashier Office located in the Administration Building F before taking any of the CRC/WorkKeys’ tests.
- Third party Voucher Letter of Payment will be accepted at the testing center.
- The CRC testing fee covers the WorkKeys’ Applied Math, Reading for Information, and Locating Information tests and the CRC Bronze, Silver, or Gold level certificate.
- To retake any CRC WorkKeys’ test, the retesting fee is $10.00 per test. The CRC retesting fee does not include the CRC certificate. To upgrade a CRC certificate to Silver or Gold level, the cost is $5.00.
- For the testing schedule and fee for the WorkKeys’ Business Writing, Listening, Observation, Readiness, and Writing tests, contact Corlis McCoy at (252) 246-1341.
| Date | Day | Test | Time | Location | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2012 | |||||
January 9, 2012 |
Monday | CRC | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon | E-101 | $30.00 |
| January 9, 2012 | Monday | Observation | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | E-101 | $10.00 |
January 23, 2012 |
Monday | CRC | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon | E-101 | $30.00 |
| January 23, 2012 | Monday | CRC Retesting | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | E-101 | $10 per test |
| February 2012 | |||||
| February 6, 2012 | Monday | CRC | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon | E-101 | $30.00 |
| February 6, 2012 | Monday | Observation | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | E-101 | $10.00 |
| February 20, 2012 | Monday | CRC | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon | E-101 | $30.00 |
February 20, 2012 |
Monday | CRC Retesting | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | E-101 | $10 per test |
| March 2012 | |||||
| March 3, 2012 | Monday | CRC | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon | E-101 | $30.00 |
| March 3, 2012 | Monday | Observation | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | E-101 | $10.00 |
| March 19, 2012 | Monday | CRC | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon | E-101 | $30.00 |
| March19, 2012 | Monday | CRC Retesting | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | E-101 | $10 per test |
| April 2012 | |||||
| April 9, 2012 | Monday | CRC | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon | E-101 | $30.00 |
| April 9, 2012 | Monday | Applied Technology | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | E-101 | $10.00 |
| April 23, 2012 | Monday | CRC | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon | E-101 | $30.00 |
| April 23, 2012 | Monday | CRC Retesting | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | E-101 | $10 per test |
