Career and Employment Readiness

Employed or underemployed? Laid off from a job or received notice of a layoff? Recently graduated from high school or college? Just getting out of the military? Seeking a job or career change, or want a new career beginning? The Craven Community College Human Resources Development (HRD)/Employment Readiness program could be for you.

The HRD Program offers classes that prepare you for today’s changing job market and improve your chances of successfully obtaining employment.

Classes offered are:

Job Readiness Boot Camp (S. T. E. P. Program – Strive Train Earn Prosper)
USAJOBS Resume Writing Class
Career Readiness Certification
Resumes/Cover Letters and Technology Awareness
Veteran Transition and Preparatory Training

*PLEASE NOTE: If you are unemployed, underemployed, work a minimum wage job, laid off, or received notice of a layoff, you may be eligible to take these classes at no cost.

USAJOBS Resume Writing Class

COURSE ID	START/END DATE	DAY	TIME	LOCATION	FEE
54879	Apr 13	Sa	8AM-5PM	NB BIT 108	FREE
54878	Apr 13	Sa	8AM-5PM	HV Redd 115	FREE

Contact Information

Keith Williams, MESH
Director of Customized Training and Service Programs
(252)638-7353
Email

Career Readiness Certificate

The Career Readiness Certificate is a portable, nationally recognized credential that can help individuals get the job they want. Based on the proven ACT WorkKeys® system the CRC gives jobseekers proof of their workplace skills. WorkKeys, a system of real world workplace assessments, can act both as a tool to increase individual’s employability skills and give employers the tools necessary to plan, screen, select, train and promote the appropriate candidates. Visit the Testing Center for more information.

Resumes/Cover Letters and Technology Awareness

In the 21st Century, you need the right tools to market yourself in order to get the job that you want. Does your resume need a “fresh” approach? Do you want to know how to “market” and “sell” yourself? Do you want to get the attention of your “future” employer? Sign up today to learn these successful tips and effective strategies to prepare you for your next level of employment.