Summer Jobs for YouthThe President’s Economic Stimulus Plan will mean job opportunities for some local youths.

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Learning OpportunitiesCarolina Management ConferenceFree Business SeminarsNotary TrainingComputer ClassesHealth Occupation ProgramsTruck Driver TrainingBioWork CourseEd2Go Online Classes

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09Summer Schedule

Continuing Education

Piedmont Communi ty Col lege

SUCCESS!North Carolina’s community colleges are “Creating Success through hope, opportunities and jobs!”

Read how three PCC students are finding success in the College’s GED program.

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2 Human Resources Development/WIA Programs

Losing a job is one of life’s most stressful events.Visit the Workforce Training Center in Roxboro or the Caswell JobLink in Yanceyville for immediate assistance. Find out how we can help you to find a new job or career.

Workforce Training CenterVisit PCC’s Workforce Training Center at 303 S. Morgan Street in Roxboro for classes designed to assist the unemployed/dislocated worker:

JobLinkThe following classes are offered at the JobLink Career Center located on the Caswell County Campus.

Calling all Caswell Residents! If you are a TRADE certified worker who lost your job due to foreign competition, contact Paula Diggs-Thompson at 694-3344 for information regarding an exciting opportunity.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) programs provide assistance with tuition, books, fees and supplies for students who qualify financially.

President Obama’s Economic Stimulus Package means additional funds to assist displaced workers in some new, exciting ways!

For information about HRD classes/WIA services in Person County, visit the HRD office on the Person Campus or contact: Jeanette Godsey at (336) 599-1181, ext. 241 and for Caswell County, visit the Caswell Joblink Career Center on the Caswell Campus of PCCor contact Judy Newcomb at (336) 694-5707, ext. 247.

• Keyboarding for the Job Seeker • Computer Skills Training for

the Job Seeker

• Keytrain • Mission Employment• NETWorks

• Orientations to Health Care Careers• Job Search for Health Care Careers

• Keyboarding for the Job Seeker• Mission Employment

3Human Resources Development/WIA Programs

WorkKeys and the North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)Are you ready? Can you prove your skills to an employer? Contact us if you’d like to receive your NC Career Readiness Certificate. Many local and statewide industries are using this new credential to screen potential job applicants. Get yours today!

Youth Employment Services (Y.E.S.)The (Y.E.S.) program is a comprehensive program providing activities and services to the youth (ages 16-24) in Caswell and Person counties. As part of the President’s Stimulus Package, economically disadvantaged youth with one of the following barriers, may qualify for summer employment opportunities:

Interested youth, ages 16-24, may contact us if you are interested in the Summer Jobs program. This program will provide you the opportunity to explore potential careers while receiving an hourly wage.

Theatrical Arts Technician: Making it Work Behind the Scenes.CASWELL COUNTYJune 22-27For adults and ages 16+Fee: $60

Are you interested in putting a little theatre in your life? Learn the skills that you need for a career in the theatrical arts sector. This summer institute introduces students to the skills necessary to put on productions, whether major theatrical productions or small town dance recitals, concerts, church productions, or small theatre productions. Some of the skills learned are transferable to other arts production venues, such as, movie production. Learn the skills you need. The Theatrical Arts Technician summer institute teaches you the introductory skills needed for careers in the theatre. Topics covered include: General Stage Hand, Sound Technician, Electrical/Lighting Technician, and Basic Theatrical Fly System Operator. Spend a week learning a skill that will last a lifetime.

Contact: Lori Watlingtonwatlinl@piedmontcc.edu(336) 694-5707, ext. 238

• Deficient in basic literacy skills• School dropout• Homeless and/or a runaway

• Pregnant/parenting• Foster child• Offender

4 Adult Basic Skills

Join the Raceto get your GED

GO FROM HOPE TO SUCCESS!

Person County 599-1181, ext. 268

Caswell County694-5707, ext. 238

“You’ve got to have determination to be successful in meeting your goals. I was not focused when I was younger in school. Now I am a single parent with three children and two jobs in two different cities. I travel to a third city (Roxboro) where I live and study for the GED test. One of my jobs is temporary unless I can get my GED. If I get my GED, I can become a full-

time permanent employee at that job. My goal is to finish my GED by April. I have passed three parts of

it and have two more to go and then I will have my

GED!”

Maria passed the American Citizenship test while studying for the GED test. She said that the GED social studies portion was most helpful to her in preparing for her American Citizenship exam.

Joseph completed the GED test in January 2009 in time to enroll into PCC’s spring semester college courses. Joseph plans to earn an Associate in Applied Science and transfer to a four year college to study psychology. Currently, he works with an accounting firm in Roxboro while also attending college.

Joseph Moore Maria Lubbert

Join Adult Basic Skills students who are achieving their goals.

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BDEC = Business Development & Entrepreneurship Center CCC = Caswell County Campus

Business Development & Entrepreneurship CenterPerson County SeminarsAll Person County seminars are presented at the Business Development & Entrepreneurship Center (BDEC), located at 105 North Main St., Roxboro. For seminar descriptions, please visit www.pccbusiness.com. All seminars are held on Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30 p.m., except as noted.

•BeyondtheBasicsofSellingoneBay:TechniquesfortheSeriousSeller–April16 •HowtoPublishYourBookNow!–April23 •Biodiesel101:WhatItIsandHowItIsMade–April30,6-9p.m. •PodcastingandBloggingforProfit,MarketingandFun–May14 •UnlockingFundingResourcesforSmallBusiness–June4 •HowtoWriteanEffectiveBusinessPlan–June11

Caswell County SeminarsAll Caswell County seminars are presented by the Business Development & Entrepreneurship Center. Classes will meet at PCC’s Caswell County Campus, 331 Piedmont Drive, Yanceyville. All will be held from 6-9 p.m.

•EZMoney:FindingExtraIncomebyStartingaSmallBusiness–April16 •BusinessUseofYourHome–May7 •HowtoWriteanEffectiveBusinessPlan–June25

Notary Public Education (.6 CEUs)Required for individuals interested in obtaining a N.C. commission as a Notary Public. Students must be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and speak and write in English. For more information, please visit us on the web at www.pccbusiness.com or call (336) 599-0032.

COURSE DATES TIME LOCATION FEE05/04-05/05 6-9p.m. BDEC $50+text06/15-06/16 6-9p.m. CCC $50+text08/03-08/04 6-9p.m. BDEC $50+text

Computer Class ScheduleAll classes will be held at the Business Development & Entrepreneurship Center, 105 N. Main St., Roxboro. Course descriptions may be found at www.pccbusiness.com.

COURSE COURSE DATES TIME FEETransitiontoOffice2007 04/21–05/12(T) 6:30-9:30p.m. $55+textComputersforBeginners 05/06–07/15(W) 6:30-9:30p.m. $60+textComputersforNewUsers 05/19–08/04(T) 9a.m.-12noon $60+textUsingtheInternet 05/21–06/25(TH) 9a.m.-12noon $55+text

The Carolina Management Conference This #1 regional management conference can help new and experienced managers and supervisors master a broad range of skills, manage time and communications more effectively and build a positive foundation for moving ahead in the workplace. You will learn how to: get the most out of yourself and your employees; know when to say “It’s my way or the highway;” recognize a good potential employee; teach personal accountability; use the only five management resources you have; create a management system that works for you; understand what workers really want; hire better people; and recognize when and how to fire.

For more information, please visit us on the web at www.pccbusiness.com or call (336) 599-0032. Fri., April 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $49

6 Class ScheduleCaswell County ClassesContact: Lola Poteat at (336) 599-1181, ext. 216 or email poteatl@piedmontcc.edu

Health Care Classes (.6 CEUs)Nurse Aide Level I COURSE DATES TIME FEEWeekendclass 05/22–08/07(F) 5-9p.m. $65+text 05/23–08/08(Sat) 8a.m.-5p.m. $65+textDayclass 08/17–09/30(M-Th) 8a.m.-2p.m. $65+textEveningclass 08/24–12/04(M,Tu,W) 6-9p.m. $65+text

Course COURSE DATES TIME FEENurseAideRefresher 05/18–05/21(Sat) 9a.m.-3:30p.m. $55CPR/FirstAid 07/21–08/06(Tu&Th) 6-9p.m. $55

Computer ClassesMicrosoftExcel-June6-June20,Sat.,9a.m.-3:30p.m.,cost:$55MicrosoftWord-July21-Aug.6,Tues.&Thurs.,6-9p.m.,cost:$55

Person County ClassesContact: Phyllis Gentry at (336) 599-1181, ext. 269 or email gentry@piedmontcc.edu

Medical Coding ProgramFour required courses to be offered over the period of one year: Medical Terminology; Medical Coding; Medical Insurance, Billing & Chart Abstracting; and Medical Coding Certification Exam Preparation. Program begins with the Summer ’09 Semester. Available online and in traditional classroom setting.Orientation meeting: April 20, 10 a.m., Room C103.

Medical Terminology – 96 hours (9.6 CEUs) An introduction to the language of medicine including medical vocabulary, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and medical abbreviations. Tues./Thurs., May 5-Aug. 27, 9 a.m.-12 Noon, WTC, cost: $60

Medical Terminology Online – 96 hours (9.6 CEUs) If you are comfortable using a computer and would like to train in the convenience of your home, this may be the course for you. May 5-Aug. 27. Cost - $60

Health Care ClassesMonitor Technician Training (2.4 CEU’s)Mon. & Thurs., May 18-June 15, 6-9 p.m. PCC, cost: $55.

Nurse Aide Refresher (2.4 CEU’s)Mon. & Thurs., July 9-Aug. 10, 6-9 p.m. PCC, cost: $55.

EMS/Fire/Rescue/Homeland Security TrainingFire and rescue training courses are offered on demand at the request of local fire departments and rescue squads in Person and Caswell counties. For further information about classes, contact the Continuing Education Office, (336) 599-1181, ext. 269, or check the PCC website, www.piedmontcc.edu and click on Continuing Education, Class Schedule.

Concealed Carry/NRA Basic Pistol Class -Sat., June 20, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., cost: $72. PCC. ALL MUST PAY.

CPR/First AidMon., June 22 or July 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., PCC, cost: $50.Registration fee waived for certified NC public school teachers.

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7 SAGE Truck Driver Training & BioWorkGear Up for a New Career! – Truck DrivingBe a BIG WHEEL! Enroll in PCC’s truck driving program to get your BIG WHEEL rolling! Contact PCC to find out how you can earn a CDL-Class A license in just 5-weeks (day program) or 8-weeks (night program).

Professional Truck Driver Training Program

Train for a new career infive to eight weeks!

• Nationally recognized training program• Rated #1 by www.truckschoolsUSA.com• 1st year earning potential is $32,000 to $45,000• CDL Class A testing offered at PCC

Call (336) 599-1818 today to find out how!

BioWork Process TechnicianBecome a part of the Biotechnology workforce! PCC is committed to training tomorrow’s Biotech workers today! The BioWork course will prepare you for employment as a process technician for a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing company. Process technicians operate the manufacturing processes in these industries. BioWork is:

Summer Mini-mester 8-week course: June2-27andJuly7-Aug.1,Tues./Thurs.6-10p.m.andSaturdays8a.m.-5p.m.

Fall Semester course: Aug.15-Dec.12,Saturdays,8a.m.-5p.m.

Cost: $66.30 (Plus $105 estimated book cost)

For more information contact Debra Seamster at (336) 599-1181, ext. 290 or seamstd@piedmontcc.edu

•Industry-ledandindustry-friendly •A128-hourcourse •Includesninestudymodules

•Hands-onlearning •Includeslabactivities

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