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 personal makeover class is for women who want to increase their selfesteem and expand their personal boundaries. Topics covered include communication skills, self-esteem development, developing healthy relationships, stress management, personal budgeting skills, and a personal wardrobe and makeup color analysis.
1/25-5/10, M, 6:00-8:00 PM
Staff $120 (Fee Waived)
Trinity Episcopal Church, Spruce Pine
Resume Preparation & Job Search Assistance
Creating a well-written resume is not an easy task. We have a staff person on site at each County JobLink Office to assist people to create the perfect resume for their needs. They will also help you with your job search.
1/11-5/10, M, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
Mitchell County JobLink Office,
Kim Thickets Road, Spruce Pine
1/12-5/4, T, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
Yancey County JobLink Office,
US 19E, Burnsville
1/14-5/6, TH, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
Avery County JobLink Office,
County Office Bldg., Newland
Job Search Techniques (NEW!)
This short seminar is designed for the person who needs a quick primer on how to conduct an efficient job search. We will show you how the N.C. Job Bank works and how to effectively use it. Learn how to handle job applications, resumes, and interview tips.
1/12-5/11, T, 2:00-5:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
Mitchell County JobLink Office,
Kim Thickets Road, Spruce Pine
JobsNOW Employability Skills (NEW!)
How do you go from just finding a job to building a career and a future for yourself? Learn about issues that determine career success, identify what careers are available for you in the area, and examine how you find employment in them.
|1/19-2/11, T&TH, 2:00-5:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
MCC Main Campus
2/23-3/25, T&TH, 2:00-5:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
MCC Avery Campus
4/6-4/29, T&TH, 2:00-5:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
MCC Yancey Campus
Beekeeping for the Novice
Edd Buchanan returns to teach you everything you need to know about beekeeping. The first two weeks will cover beginning beekeeping and the remaining weeks will cover technical and advanced method's of taking care of bees. Edd is the Regional Representative with the North Carolina Beekeepers' Association.
2/4-4/1, TH, 6:30-9:00 PM $75
Buchanan
MCC Main Campus
Beginning Computer Skills (Revised)
Learn how to use a personal computer to create and maintain simple documents, files, and folders, how to use internet browsers to search for a job, how to use a word processor to create a cover letter or resume, and create and use an e-mail account.
1/13-2/12, W&F, 2:00-5:00 PM
Staff $120 (Fee Waived)
MCC Main Campus
2/24-4/7, W&F, 2:00-5:00 PM
Staff $120 (Fee Waived)
MCC Avery Campus
4/14-5/14, W&F, 2:00-5:00 PM
Staff $120 (Fee Waived)
MCC Yancey Campus
Finding Your New Career (NEW!)
Learn to identify and pursue the best job for your needs. Topics include a career assessment, identifying your transferable skills, and learning about career pathways and how to use them in the job search. We will also discuss job search techniques.
1/19-1/28, T&TH, 1:00-4:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
MCC Main Campus
2/16-2/25, T&TH 1:00-4:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
MCC Avery Campus
4/6-4/15, T&TH, 1:00-4:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
MCC Yancey Campus
Resume Writing Lab
Learn 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.
1/25, 2/22, 3/15, 4/5, 5/3, M, 12:00-2:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
Gwaltney Hall 251, MCC Main Campus
Internet Job Search
More and more companies use the Internet to recruit and screen employee-applicants for jobs. Learn 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.
1/11, 2/15, 3/1, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26, M,
12:00-2:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
Gwaltney Hall 251, MCC Main Campus
KeyTrain Lab
KeyTrain is a software-based learning system that trains you to the Career Readiness Certification (CRC) standards. We will have a trained instructor on hand in the computer lab to help you prepare for the CRC exam.
2/1, 3/8, 3/22, 4/19, 5/10, M, 12:00-2:00 PM
Staff $65 (Fee Waived)
MCC Main Campus
Career Readiness Certification Exam
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.
1/29, F, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Branch $30
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4/9, F, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Branch $30
MCC Avery Campus
2/19, F, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Branch $30
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4/30, F, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Branch $30
MCC Main Campus
1/8, F, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Branch $30
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3/19, F, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Branch $30
MCC Yancey Campus
