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.
Job Search Assistance
HRD staff is on hand to assist JobLink clients with their personal job search. We can help you look for work on the Employment Security Commission’s Job Bank, help you brush up your resume, write a letter or application, or provide career counseling services.
10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, or 12/8, M, 3:00-5:00 PM
$50 (Fee Waived)
Harpold
Mitchell County JobLink Office,
Kim Thickets Road, Spruce Pine
Employability Skills
Learn the issues that determine career success, identify what careers are available for you in the area, and examine how you find employment in them.
10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, or 12/9, T, 1:00-3:00 PM
50 (Fee Waived)
Harpold
MCC Avery Campus
Resume Preparation Assistance
Creating a well-written resume is not an easy task. We have a staff person on site at the Mitchell County JobLink Office to assist people to create the perfect resume for their needs.
10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, or 12/8, M, 1:00-3:00 PM
$50 (Fee Waived)
Harpold
Mitchell County JobLink Office,
Kim Thickets Road, Spruce Pine
Fresh Start
This personal makeover class for women will cover communication skills, self-esteem development, developing healthy relationships, stress management, personal budgeting skills, and a personal wardrobe and makeup color analysis.
10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, or 12/8, M, 6:00-7:30 PM
$55 (Fee Waived)
Harpold
Trinity Episcopal Church, Spruce Pine
10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, or 12/9, T, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
$55 (Fee Waived)
Harpold
Aaron Baptist Church, Minneapolis
Job Search Skills
This six-hour class assists students to identify and pursue the best job for their needs. Topics include job search strategies, creating resumes and cover letters, preparing to ace the interview, and meeting employer expectations.
10/24, 11/21, or 12/12, F, 9 AM-4:00 PM
$50 (Fee Waived)
Burleson
MCC Main Campus
Resume Writing Lab(NEW)
A well-written resume is crucial to your job search. We will show you how to create the perfect resume for your job search needs using WinWay Resume Writer™ software. We will also show you how to upload your resume to job search sites on the Internet.
11/20, 12/11, TH, 2:00-5:00 PM
$50 (Fee Waived)
Burleson
MCC Main Campus
Finding Your Career(NEW)
How do you know what jobs and careers you are best suited for? This short class will help you understand what careers are best for you and why, evaluate your educational background for those careers, and help you plan the next steps to start your new career.
10/29-11/7, W, F, 1:00-4:00 PM
$55 (Fee Waived)
Burleson
MCC Main Campus
Surviving a Layoff
Being laid off from your job can be a very traumatic experience. We will show you ways to minimize the trauma and to recover quickly. We will also show you job search tips to speed up the process, discuss interview techniques, and cover resume development and use in a job search.
11/14, F, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
$50 (Fee Waived)
Burleson
MCC Main Campus
Internet-based Job Search (NEW)
More and more companies use the Internet to recruit and screen employee-applicants for jobs. This class will show you how these popular job sites work, how to evaluate your fitness for a position, how to submit your resume online, and complete an online application.
10/22, 11/19, or 12/17, W, 2:00-5:00 PM
$50 (Fee Waived)
Burleson
MCC Main Campus
Career Readiness Certification Exam(NEW)
North Carolina's Career Readiness Certificate is a portable credential that promotes skills and career development for individuals and confirms to employers that they possess basic workplace skills in Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information. The certificate 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.
11/14, F, 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
$30
Branch
MCC Yancey Campus
12/12, F, 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
$30
Branch
MCC Avery Campus
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