JobsNOW Information Sessions Set for Nov. 10, 12, Dec. 1, 3 at Randolph Community College

If you are looking for a job or a new career, you could learn new skills in six months or less through the new JobsNOW training program scheduled to begin in January at Randolph Community College. The first information sessions are set for Nov. 10 and 12 and Dec. 1 and 3 at both the Asheboro Campus and the Archdale Center.

The JobsNOW "12 in 6" initiative, which identified 12 training areas that can be completed in 6 months or less, is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) responding to the need to get people back to work. Individual community colleges are charged with offering classes in those fields where jobs are available in their service areas. Randolph Community College has chosen four continuing education career pathways for which sustainable jobs are available in the region. All may be completed in 6 months or less and offer a wide salary range. They are 1) Nursing Assistant, (2) Office/Clerical, (3) Hospitality, and (4) Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Industrial Maintenance.

Randolph County JobLink Career Center will offer tuition assistance for those who qualify. To apply for tuition assistance, prospective students must attend one of the information sessions. Those who do not qualify for tuition assistance may enroll in a training program by paying tuition. Exact costs will be determined by the specific program chosen by the student.

JobsNOW 12 in 6 Information Sessions are scheduled as follows: Asheboro Campus, Administration/Education Center, Room 018: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1-2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, 6-7 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1-2 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 3, 6-7 p.m.; Archdale Center: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6-7 p.m., Room 321; Thursday, Nov. 12, 10-11 a.m., Room 305; Tuesday, Dec. 1, 6-7 p.m., Room 321; Thursday, Dec. 3, 10-11 a.m., Room 321.

The JobsNOW 12 in 6 funds are provided through ARRA to the state of North Carolina and are supported by the Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Development, Randolph County JobLink Career Center, and the Regional Partnership Workforce Development Board.

For more information about this program, contact Elizabeth Kremer, 12 in 6 JobsNOW coordinator at RCC, 336-633-0228, epkremer@randolph.edu; or Adrianne Siler, 12 in 6 JobsNOW administrative assistant, 336-633-0335, amsiler@randolph.edu.