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Human Resources Development (HRD)

What is HRD?

Human Resources Development (HRD) is a pre-vocational and pre-employment skills training program designed to educate and prepare persons for success in the workplace. HRD is mainly intended for those persons who are unemployed, underemployed, dislocated workers; or employed, but seeking skills upgrading or retraining. It is state funded through the N.C. Community College System. The HRD program focuses upon customer wants and needs. Training may include a variety of topics relating to job orientation and motivation, employability skills, self-sufficiency or customized skills training. Instruction can be provided on either an individual or group basis. Training length will vary according to customer needs. HRD can be linked to other college training programs or connected to agencies outside the institution where appropriate. Upon completing prescribed classes, students are assisted with job placement or further training.

There is no cost to enroll in the HRD program for eligible persons. For more information or to apply, interested persons should contact the HRD office.

Core Curriculum Components

The core curriculum for HRD training includes, but is not limited, to the following components:

Employability Skills
self-assessment and values clarification
Employability Lab
open entry/exit employability skills
Career Planning & Assessment
goal setting and action plan
Occupational Readiness/Pathways
employability skills/occupational extension courses
Introduction to Computer Skills
information technology/applications for job search
Employability Motivation & Retention
self-esteem/keeping a job
Economic Literacy
personal finances, changing economy

Career Readiness Certification

The Career Readiness Certificate is an assessment based credential that gives employers and career seekers a uniform measure of key workplace skills.

The Career Readiness Certification is a portable credential that promotes career development and skill attainment for the individual and confirms to employers that an individual possesses basic workplace skills. Career Readiness Certification participants are assessed in: Reading for Information; Applied Mathematics and Locating Information. Based on assessment results, customers may take the nationally recognized WorkKeys Test and earn a Bronze, Silver or Gold certificate that will demonstrate proficiency in these areas.

Class Registration

To register for any of the courses below please fill out this HRD Registration Form.

Contact
CONTINUING
EDUCATION
Department
MAIN CAMPUS - Henderson
Room:
7101
(252) 738-3400

Class Schedule

Main Campus – Henderson

Course Title Section Total Hours Course Dates Location REGISTER NOW Class Time Meeting Days Room No. Instructor Fee
HRD - Technology Skills in the Workplace 73816 73816 30 02/11/2025 - 03/12/2025 Main Campus – Henderson Register 5:30pm - 8:30pm TW 7109 TBA $125.00 plus fees or HRD Waiver, if student qualifies
HRD - Workplace Success 73819 73819 24 02/17/2025 - 02/27/2025 Main Campus – Henderson Register 5:30pm - 8:30pm MTWTH 7115 TBA $70 plus fees or HRD Waiver, if student qualifies
HRD - Financial Literacy 73817 73817 18 03/04/2025 - 03/13/2025 Main Campus – Henderson Register 9:00am - 12:00pm TWTH 7115 TBA $70 plus fees or HRD Waiver, if student qualifies
HRD Job Readiness Bootcamp 73818 73818 24 03/24/2025 - 03/27/2025 Main Campus – Henderson Register 8:00am - 3:00pm MTWTH 7105 TBA $70 plus fees or HRD Waiver, if student qualifies
HRD Career Readiness/Workkey Prep 73820 73820 15 03/24/2025 - 03/31/2025 Main Campus – Henderson Register 9:00am - 12:00pm MTWTH 7102 TBA $70 plus fees or HRD Waiver, if student qualifies
HRD Career Readiness/Workkey Prep 73821 73821 15 03/24/2025 - 03/31/2025 Main Campus – Henderson Register 5:00pm-8:00pm MTWTH 7102 TBA $70 plus fees or HRD Waiver, if student qualifies

Warren Campus – Warrenton

Course Title Section Total Hours Course Dates Location REGISTER NOW Class Time Meeting Days Room No. Instructor Fee
Crafting a Winning Resume 73827 73827 18 02/24/2025 - 03/04/2025 Warren Campus – Warrenton Register 11:00am - 2:00pm MTWTH W4122 TBA $70 plus fees or HRD Waiver, if student qualifies
Technology in the Workplace 73828 73828 30 03/05/2025 - 04/03/2025 Warren Campus – Warrenton Register 5:30pm - 8:30pm WTH W4104 TBA $125.00 plus fees or HRD Waiver, if student qualifies
Job Readiness Bootcamp 73826 73826 24 03/10/2025 - 03/13/2025 Warren Campus – Warrenton Register 9am - 4pm MTWTH W4123 TBA $70 plus fees or HRD Waiver, if student qualifies

Franklin Campus – Louisburg

Course Title Section Total Hours Course Dates Location REGISTER NOW Class Time Meeting Days Room No. Instructor Fee
Crafting a Winning Resume - 73823 73823 18 02/04/2025 - 02/20/2025 Franklin Campus – Louisburg Register 9:00am - 12:00pm TTH F1103 TBA $70 plus fees or HRD Waiver, if student qualifies
Technology Skills in the Workplace - 73825 73825 30 02/04/2025 - 03/05/2025 Franklin Campus – Louisburg Register 5:30pm - 8:30pm TW F1208 TBA $125.00 plus fees or HRD Waiver, if student qualifies
Workplace Success - 73824 73824 24 03/03/2025 - 03/13/2025 Franklin Campus – Louisburg Register 4:00pm - 7:00pm MTWTH F3106 TBA $70 plus fees or HRD Waiver, if student qualifies