BCCC to offer computer and career readiness class for Washington County job seekers | Eastern North Carolina Now

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    Do you need to update your computer skills to qualify for a job? Would you like to be able to prove to employers that you're qualified for a job? If so, this new course offered by the Division of Continuing Education in Washington County is for you!

    The class, Basic Computer Skills for Job Seekers and Career Readiness Certification, will be 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning March 19 and ending May 9 at the Washington County Center for Human Services, 209 E. Main St., Plymouth.

    The first part of the class will focus on basic computer skills needed to get a job or upgrade current skills. Students will learn to complete job searches, explore various careers, type cover letters, find education resources and learn the basics of social networking.

    The second part of the class will make use of those skills to help participants earn their Career Readiness Certification, or CRC. Instructor-guided preparation and on-line study will help students gain this valuable job search tool. The CRC is a nationally recognized credential that highlights several essential skills sought by employers. Many local businesses are using the CRC as a tool to screen potential employees.

    The cost of the course is $150, which includes a $120 registration fee and a $30 CRC testing fee. The registration fee may be waived for those who are currently unemployed, have received notice of a pending layoff, are working and eligible for the Federal Income Tax Credit, or are working and earning wages at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level.

    The class is offered in cooperation with the Washington County Center for Human Services and the Northeast Workforce Development Board.

    Registration will be accepted at the first class meeting. To reserve a space in the class or for more information, contact Clay Carter, director of Evening and Off-Campus Programs, at (252) 940-6357 or by email at clayc@beaufortccc.edu. For more information about other classes offered by the Division of Continuing Education, visit the BCCC website at www.beaufortccc.edu/coned/.

    Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college committed to accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.