HRD Classes (Career Success for Job Seekers)

Please select from the categories below to see current course offerings.

Not sure where to start, call 336-290-0561 or Click here for more information and a staff member will contact you.

Guidelines for HRD Classes

Human Resource Development (HRD) classes can help students enhance their resume, market themselves, and explore a new career. HRD courses provide employability skills training and assistance for adults who are trying to find employment, transitioning back into the workforce, or working to redefine their professional niche in today's global market.  Call 336-290-0561 or 336-506-4200 or email dcgrinstead879@alamancecc.edu for more information on HRD courses.

 

HRD courses are FREE to those who meet any one of the following four criteria:

  • You are currently unemployed 
  • You have received notification of a pending layoff
  • You are working and eligible for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit
  • You are working and earn wages at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines

Basic Computer Skills,  Level 1

(ACC Dillingham Center, 1304 Plaza Dr. Burlington)

Learn basic computer skills that include word processing, keyboarding, email, internet search, social media, career and occupational research. The focus of this class involves computer usages that relate to education, training, and employment skills for employment and career enhancement. Call 336-290-0561 or 506-4200 for more information.

**See Guidelines for HRD

Location: DC Hours: 24 Fee: $73**
Weekly (excluding holidays) Classes start every month Monday & Thursday
1-4 pm		 Register Now_HRD: Basic-Computer Skills, Level I (DC Campus)
Weekly (excluding holidays) Classes start every month Tuesday & Thursday
6-9 pm		  

Basic Computer Skills, Level 1 -Saturday Class

Learn basic computer skills that include word processing, keyboarding, email, internet search, social media, career and occupational research. The focus of this class involves computer usages that relate to education, training, and employment skills for employment and career enhancement. For more information call 336-506-4200 or email dcgrinstead879@alamancecc.edu

Basic Computer Skills,  Level 1

(Life Changing Resource Center, 508 N. Main St, Graham)

Learn basic computer skills that include word processing, keyboarding, email, internet search, social media, career and occupational research. The focus of this class involves computer usages that relate to education, training, and employment skills for employment and career enhancement. Call 336-290-0561 or 506-4200 for more information.

**See Guidelines for HRD

Location: LCRC  Hours: 24 Fee: $70*
Weekly (excluding holidays) Classes start monthly Tuesday & Wednesday
9a-12p		 Register Now_HRD: Basic-Computer Skills, Level I (HSRC)

Basic Computer Skills,  Level 1

(1423 N Church St, Burlington, NC)

Learn basic computer skills that include word processing, keyboarding, email, internet search, social media, career and occupational research. The focus of this class involves computer usages that relate to education, training, and employment skills for employment and career enhancement. Call 336-290-0561 or 506-4200 for more information.

**See Guidelines for HRD

Location: DCTR Hours: 16-18 Fee: $70*
Weekly (excluding holidays) Classes start monthly Monday & Thursday
12:00p-2:30p
Register Now_HRD: Basic-Computer Skills, Level I (HSRC)

Basic Computer Skills, Level 2 (Intro to MS Office)

This course introduces Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and Power Point) and Google Docs. Google Docs is a free, web-based office suite—Google Drive—that competes with Microsoft Office. This class series is for intermediate students who have basic computer skills but want to advance their computer literacy to improve employment and career opportunities.  Call 336-290-0561 or 336-506-4200 for more information or email dcgrinstead879@alamancecc.edu.

**See Guidelines for HRD 

Location: DC  Hours: 18-30   Fee: $73-$128**
   

Basic Computer Skills, Level 2 (Intro to MS Office) Saturday Class

This course introduces Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and Power Point) and Google Docs. Google Docs is a free, web-based office suite—Google Drive—that competes with Microsoft Office. This class series is for intermediate students who have basic computer skills but want to advance their computer literacy to improve employment and career opportunities.  Call 336-290-0561 or 336-506-4200 for more information or email dcgrinstead879@alamancecc.edu.

DSS Caseworker - Level I

Call 336-506-4200 or 336-506-4318 for more information.

**Level 1 classes are free to qualified individuals.  See Guidelines for HRD classes.

Phase I (** Free for qualified individuals.)
Location:  online synchronous Hours: 45 Fee: $125**
80020   2/7-3/30/23*  Tue & Thur   6-9 pm Register Now_HRD: DSS Caseworker, Level I
* Mandatory orientation session on 1/31/23 (Tuesday)
6:00 pm-9:00 pm 1304 Plaza Drive, Burlington, NC 27215

DSS Caseworker,  Level II

Call 336-506-4200 or 336-506-4318 for more information.

  • Students must pass Level I before registering for Level II.

Registration is not complete until payment is received.
Phase II (All students pay registration fee.)    
Location: Online/synchronous
 Hours: 48
  Fee: $128
80021   4/11-5/31/23 TW    6-9 pm Register Now_DSS Caseworker, Level II

Employability Skills Class and Lab 

You will receive assistance with resumes, cover letters, job applications, interviewing techniques, career exploration, job search assistance, and anything else career related. Includes help with basic computer skills, the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), WorkKeys, and the DSS Caseworker career path. Employability skills training is available for unemployed and underemployed adults. For more information, call 336-506-4318 or 336-570-6800 or email dcgrinstead879@alamancecc.edu. *Free for qualified individuals. 

**See Guidelines for HRD

Register for an appointment or drop in during the times below.

 NC Works - 2640 Columbine Lane, Burlington

Weekly (excluding Holidays) Tues & Thurs   8:30-11:30am

NCRC Test & Work Keys Testing

ACC is now an official testing site for the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). The NCRC consists of three skills tests: applied mathematics, reading for information, and locating information. ACC also administers the WorkKeys test prep.  See the schedule below for pricing.  Call 336-506-4200 for more information. Instructor: Paulette Powell

  • You must register before scheduling an appointment to take the test.

  • Once your registration is received (within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays), you will receive an email confirmation and a list of available appointment times for testing.

  • Payment must be received 24 hours prior to your schedule appointment time for testing (excluding weekends and holidays).

  • To make your payment over the phone, call 336-506-4318. To pay in person, visit the Dillingham Center (1304 Plaza Dr., Burlington) M-F, 8 am- 5 pm.

(Please note that DocuSign Registrations are not received immediately.)

  • All testing is currently done on Monday-Thursday at 9:00 am.
  • All tests are given at the Dillingham Center, 1304 Plaza Dr. Burlington
  • Testing is 55 minutes per topic.
  • Cost is $12/$20 per test.  Please see the schedule below for actual test cost.
  • Not sure what test you need, please email dcgrinstead879@alamancecc.edu with questions. Students will receive an email reply within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) once the registration is received. (Please note that DocuSign registrations are not received immediately.)
  • If you are not ready to test, please see class information in the tab below.
Test Fee
Applied Math $12
Graphic Literacy $12
Workplace Documents $12
Applied Technology $12
Fit Assessment $12
Talent Assessment $12
Business Writing $20
Workplace Observation $20

WorkKeys Prep Class for taking the NCRC

WorkKeys is a self-paced skills-based prep class course that prepares the learner to take the NCRC (National Career Readiness Certificate). While the core certificate focuses on Applied Math, Graphic Literacy and Workplace Documents, other areas such as Workplace Observation, Business Writing and Applied Technology, among others, are also available for the learner at their request. Call or text 336-270-9256 for more information or email dcgrinstead879@alamancecc.edu.  You will receive an email reply within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) once your registration is received.

 

Students will receive an email reply within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) once registration is received. (Please note that DocuSign registrations are not received immediately.)

**Free for qualified individuals. – Refer to Guidelines for HRD

 

     
     
       

How do I sign up for NCRC (WorkKeys) testing?

If you have questions or are not sure what test you need, please email 
dcgrinstead879@alamancecc.edu.

*Students will receive an email reply within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) once the registration is received.

(Please note that DocuSign Registrations are not received immediately.)

1.  Watch the short information video.   →
https://prezi.com/v/mgfycf7sbaer/
2.  Click "Register Now" button to complete the Registration form.   → Register Now_NCRC & WorkKeys Testing
3.  ONCE REGISTRATION HAS BEEN MADE, please email dcgrinstead879@alamancecc.edu to schedule test(s).
4.  After the test(s) has been scheduled, make payment by phone or in person
 
Call 336-506-4219 to pay over the phone  OR 
Visit the Dillingham Center (1304 Plaza Dr., Burlington) M-F,  8 am-5 pm to pay in person.

To access NCRC scores & certificates:

  1. Set up an account with ACT National Career Readiness Certificate
  2. Visit myworkkeys.com or call ACT directly at 1-800-967-5539 to set up the account
  3. Log in to their account on myworkkeys.com and print off or reference any and all scores and certificates.

Smarter Money Management: Making Good Financial Decisions

Financial planning is essential for adults seeking to move toward a living wage. Learn how to start a budget, re-build credit scores, manage debt, manage expenses, eliminate unnecessary spending, and develop a wage improvement plan. Discover a framework for making sound economic decisions about personal savings. For more information call 336-506-4200 or email dcgrinstead879@alamancecc.edu.

*Free for qualified individuals.

**See Guidelines for HRD 

   

 

Teleworking Remotely - Part 1

Explore proven, trustworthy opportunities for working from home with a computer and the Internet using technology that makes it easy to work from home. Learn about reputable companies that connect at-home workers with employers. You just might be able to land a work-at-home position. A great opportunity if you are unemployed or underemployed and looking for a new career working from home using your computer.  Call 336-506-4318 or email dcgrinstead879@alamancecc.edu for more information.

**See Guidelines for HRD

Location: Online Hours: 24 Fee: $70**
   

Working Smart: Soft Skills for Workplace Success

Do you want to stand out in the competitive job market? Do you want to increase your earning potential and broaden your career opportunities? Do you want to impress your boss with a winning attitude? Working Smart, a soft skills training program, teaches students and job seekers the skills that employers know to be crucial for job success. The 28-hour course focuses on communication skills, problem-solving skills, time management, accountability, and more. Conducted in partnership with the Women’s Resource Center of Alamance. For more information or email dcgrinstead879@alamancecc.edu.  Instructor: David Grinstead

**See Guidelines for HRD

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