Human Resources Development Classes
The Human Resources Development (HRD) Program is designed to provide employment skills training to unemployed and underemployed adults. Tuition and fees for HRD classes are waived if the student is unemployed, has received notice of a layoff, or meets our income guidelines. To pre-register for a class or for more information please call 765-7351, ext 249. You may also click the register button after the description of each class.
Fresh Start
This seminar is designed for women who want to increase their self-esteem and expand their horizons. Weekly topics include refining communication skills, self-esteem development, stress management, personal budgeting, and personal makeovers. We will also cover dressing for success in the workplace. Students may begin this class any time during the semester!
8/23-12/10, M, 4:30-6:30 P.M.
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
Trinity Episcopal Church, Spruce Pine
Employability Skills
This class assists students in identifying and pursuing employment in today’s challenging global economy. Topics include job search strategies, creating resumes and cover letters, preparing for interviews and meeting employer expectations during the interview process.
Start Dates:
8/2, 9/6,10/4,11/1,12/6, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
MCC Avery Campus
Weekly, M-TH, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
MCC Main Campus
Start Dates:
8/9,9/13,10/11,11/8,12/13, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
MCC Yancey Campus
Career Advancement (New)
This one-week long class is designed for those who are unemployed or underemployed and are seeking a more rewarding work environment. Strategies for career advancement include defining a successful work ethic, motivating factors of employees, and differentiating between job and career. Focus will be on developing the student into a valuable asset to today’s workforce.
9/20,10/18,11/15, M-TH, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
MCC Main Campus
Personal Career Planning
Learn to assess the interests, attitudes, aptitude, and readiness, as it relates to your career employment opportunities and or /educational goals. Formulate an action plan for professional and educational advancement and prepare a written plan of action to accomplish your goals.
9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2
TH, 2:00-4:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
Avery JobLink Office
9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/23, 12/14
T, 2:00-4:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
Mitchell JobLink Office
9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, 11/22, 12/13
M, 2:00-4:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
Yancey JobLink Office
Personal Computer and Internet Literacy
This class will introduce you to use a personal computer, develop basic computer skills, and show how to use e-mail and the Internet. Learn how to create, move, and delete files, create and edit documents, write resumes and cover letters, and maintain your computer. We will also cover using the Internet to search for employment and other information, send and receive e-mails, and download information from the Internet.
8/16-9/13, MW, 2:00-5:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
MCC Main Campus
9/20-10/18, MW, 9:00 A.M.-12 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
MCC Avery Campus
10/25-11/17, MW, 9:00 AM-12 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
MCC Yancey Campus
11/22-12/17, MWF, 12:00-2:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
MCC Main Campus
Career Readiness Certificate
North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate is a portable workplace credential that promotes sills and career development for individuals and confirms to employer that they possess basic workplace skill in Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information and Locating Information. The certificated is based on the ACT WorkKeys system. The system awards three levels of certification based on your score: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. There is no fee waiver for the exam. CRC Testing will be offered each Thursday evening at Main Campus. Alternate test dates or locations can be scheduled as needed.
8/19-12/9, TH, 5:30-8:30 PM
Staff $30 (Scholarships are available)
MCC Main Campus
