Randolph Community College Beginner’s Horseback Riding Course to Start Jan. 14

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to learn to ride a horse, Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division has the course for you.
 
“Horseback Riding I” will be offered from 1-4 p.m. on Saturdays, Jan. 14 through Feb. 18. The six-week course, which will be held at the Circle C Equestrian Center in Sophia, will provide horseback riding lessons for beginners or those needing refresher training.

For more information and how to register, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1466-horseback-riding-jan.html.

Randolph Community College ServSafe Class for Restaurant Workers Set for Jan. 11-12

Randolph Community College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division will offer a ServSafe course in January. The two-day class will meet from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 11 and 12, in Room 223 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on the Asheboro Campus. Registration is $70, plus $89.61 for a textbook.

The ServSafe program is developed by the National Restaurant Association with the help of foodservice industry experts who face the same risks restaurant managers face every day. Years of experience and inside knowledge of the foodservice industry are at the core of the course, exams and materials.

For more on this program and how to register, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1462-servsafe.html.

Six RCC Employees Complete 13th President’s Leadership Academy

Six Randolph Community College employees completed the requirements of the President’s Educational Leadership Academy in the 2016 fall semester at RCC.

This is the 13th class to participate in the Academy, which is designed to help develop employee leadership skills. Employees participating this fall were Beth Arnold, system administrator; Rebekah Kingston, student services counselor; Bryan Marbert, department head for Sciences/Health/Physical Education; Garret Parker, department head for Computer-Integrated Machining; Anna Phillips, department head for Radiography; and Deanna Schrader, admissions evaluator. 

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1461-pela-fall2016.html.

2016 College and Career Readiness Graduation Held Dec. 14 at RCC

Peggie Cassidy, who earned both her GED and a Nursing Assistant certificate from Randolph Community College, was the guest speaker at RCC’s College and Career Readiness graduation held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus.

Twelve students participated in Wednesday’s ceremony out of 33 High School Equivalency graduates and 6 Adult High School Diploma graduates who were eligible.

Also speaking at the graduation ceremony were Adult High School Diploma graduates Teresa Jaimes and Regina Street.


For more on this story and the list of graduates, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1458-dec-2016-ccr-graduation.html.

RCC Sets Basic Computer/Office Courses for Spring Semester

Randolph Community College Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division will offer a variety of basic computer courses during the spring semester to help those who work in office environments. The Human Resource Development courses are fee-waived for those who are unemployed, have been notified of impending layoff, or met other eligibility requirements.

“Career Exploration: Administrative Assistant” is designed to provide students with an understanding and knowledge base for becoming entry-level administrative assistants in business, education, and healthcare settings. Class time will focus on verbal and written communication skills, computer training, office management, team building, and career planning. Students will also work to enhance and build job readiness skills. This course will be offered from 1-4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 9 through March 8, at the Goodwill Community Resource Center on East Dixie Drive.

“Computer Skills: Level I” is designed to fully introduce the computer to learners for the first time. Students will focus on all functions of the computer, including using the current Windows operating system, Microsoft Office software, internet searches, and basic keyboarding. Other topics covered include creating resumes, cover letters, setting up and using email accounts, and basic awareness of technology scams. The course will be offered on the Asheboro Campus from 6-8:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesday, Jan. 9 – March 8. A second section will be offered from 9 a.m.-12 noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 10 – March 7 at Goodwill.

For more on this story, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1457-computer-spring.html.

Welding Courses Scheduled for Jan./Feb. at Randolph Community College

Welding courses scheduled for the spring semester at Randolph Community College include Basic Welding, MIG 1, and a new Basic Fabrication course offered by the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division.

Two Basic Welding courses have been scheduled at the Archdale Center. The first course (#59648), which is designed to teach basic gas metal arc welding safety, fundamentals and techniques, is scheduled for 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Jan. 14 through Feb. 4. The second class (#59649) will also meet from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 18 through March 11. Cost is $110.55.

RCC will offer a MIG 1 class (#58888) on the Asheboro Campus from 5-9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 9 through May 3. This course introduces metal arc welding and flux core arc welding processes. Basic Welding is a prerequisite, and the total cost is $240.55.

For more on these classes and how to register, go to http://www.randolph.edu/headlines/1455-welding-jan2017.html.