South Piedmont Community College - Workforce Readiness Classes

Preparing For Your Job Search? SPCC Is Here To Help You!

Workforce Readiness Classes

Tuition-Waived Classes for Unemployed, Underemployed & Dislocated Workers

For class dates and to register
Call Kristi Phifer at 704.290.5216

Job Search Assistance

Career Planning and Assessment - In this course, students will assess their interests, values, aptitudes, and readiness as related to career, employment, and/or educational goals.  A great class for individuals who are in Career Transition.

M,T,W,Th (2 week class)                                                 
Time:  12:30 PM - 2:00 PM                         
OCH Main Building, Room 3219

Resumes and Job Searching Skills - This class allows students to focus on employment applications, create/update resumes, interviewing skills, internet job searching skills, career exploration and customer service skills.

M,T,W,Th (2 week class)                                                 
Time:  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM                         
OCH Main Building, Room 3208

Computer Skills for Job Seekers - Learn basic computer skills, technology based job search strategies, applying for employment online, and accessing governmental and educational resources and services.

M,T,W,Th (2 week class)                                                 
Time:  8:00 AM - 12:00 PM                         
OCH Main Building, Room 3208

M/W (5 week class)                                                           
Time:  6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM                       
OCH Main Building, Room 3208

Social Media for Job Seekers - This course explores how to leverage social media as an effective tool for the job seeker. Participants will learn how to develop a web presence via a variety of different social media sites to include LinkedIn, Twitter, and Pinterest.

M,W (4 week class)                                                           
Time:  6:00 PM - 8:30 PM                          
OCH Main Building, Room 3208

Career And Professional Development

Communication Skills for Success in the Workplace - Learn effective communication skills. Topics include body language, problem solving, decision-making, cultural differences, interpersonal skills, leadership, teamwork, mentoring and much more.

M,T,W,Th (2 week class)                                                 
Time:  12:30 PM - 2:00 PM                         
OCH Main Building, Room 3219

Introduction to Personal Finance (Money Smart) - Learn the concept of money management by understanding bank services, maintaining a checking account, preparing a personal budget: understanding credit and the importance of credit history, learning about installment loans and introduction to home loans. Developed by the FDIC.

M,T,W,Th (2 week class)                                                 
Time:  12:30 PM - 2:00 PM                         
OCH Main Building, Room 3219

Working Smart: Soft Skills for Workplace Success - This course provides critical, work-related interpersonal skills. Each lesson focuses on a specific skill required to succeed and advance in the workplace: self-awareness, self-management, work ethics, communication and problem solving skills. You will become a better employee as you learn to identify your core beliefs, realize the power of perception, and understand expectations and accountable behavior.

M,T,W,Th (2 week class)                                                 
Time:  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM                         
OCH Main Building, Room 3208

National Career Readiness Certificate

Increase your chances for employment and promotion by obtaining your National Career Readiness Certificate. 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 participants are assessed in Workplace Documents, Applied Math and Graphic Literacy.

For more information call 704.290.5216