Continuing Education: Human Resources Development (HRD)

For more information contact:

Corlis McCoy
HRD Coordinator
(252) 246-1341
cmccoy@wilsoncc.edu

 

The Human Resources Development (HRD) program provides job skills training to help unemployed and underemployed adults get the work-related skills training and the workplace basic skills and soft skills needed to change over to a new career or to get their desired job. The HRD program works collaboratively with the local Employment Security/JobLink Career Center and the regional Turning Point Workforce Development Board.

Cost: Tuition and Books - FREE for qualifying adults who are unemployed, working part-time, or working full-time and annual income is within the federal poverty guidelines.

Career Readiness Prep II

Set yourself apart from the other job seekers and get your workplace skills certified. Using the WorkKeys Assessment System, demonstrate to employers that you have the necessary skills for job training and development. This course is designed to help students pass the WorkKeys’ Locating Information, Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, Writing, Listening, Business Writing, Applied Technology, Teamwork, and/or Observation tests or achieve a North Carolina Bronze, Silver, or Gold level Career Readiness Certificate.

Tuesdays and Thursdays • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • August 24 - December 9
Room D-102 • $175 Fee (if applicable) • $12 Security Fee (if applicable)
$5 Technology Fee (if applicable) • Section Number: 13425

Career Skills III - Workplace Effectiveness

This course is designed to help people improve their work habits in the following areas: teamwork, time management, problem solving and customer service. These are skills that employees need now and in the future to be successful in the workplace. (1.6 CEU)

Tuesdays and Wednesdays • 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. • October 18 - 27
Room D-102 • $65 Fee (if applicable) • $12 Security Fee (if applicable)
$5 Technology Fee (if applicable) • Section Number: 13428

Computer Basics and Online Application

This course is designed to teach basic computer literacy skills related to completing computerized applications, using the Internet to do job searches, and creating resumes. (3.0 CEU)

Mondays and Tuesdays • 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. • September 13 - October 12
Room D-102 • $120 Fee (if applicable) • $12 Security Fee (if applicable)
$5 Technology Fee (if applicable) • Section Number: 13426

Mondays and Tuesdays • 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. • November 1 - 30
Room D-102 • $120 Fee (if applicable) • $12 Security Fee (if applicable)
$5 Technology Fee (if applicable) • Section Number: 13427


Successful Job Interview Techniques

This course is designed to help interested adults sharpen their interview skills, plus prepare adults to be more successful during the interviewing process. (1.2 CEU)

Mondays and Wednesdays • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. • November 8 - 17
Room D-102 • $65 Fee (if applicable) • $12 Security Fee (if applicable)
$5 Technology Fee (if applicable) • Section Number: 13431