[Durham INC] Residents Sought for Short-Term Training for In-Demand Jobs

Fri Jul 10 14:09:07 EDT 2015

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News Release

For Release: July 10, 2015

News Media Contact:
Esther Coleman
Sr. Workforce Development Manager
City of Durham Office of Economic and Workforce Development
(919) 560-4965, ext. 15209
Esther.Coleman at DurhamNC.gov<mailto:Esther.Coleman at DurhamNC.gov>

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Residents Sought for Short-Term Training for In-Demand Jobs
Industry-Recognized & State-Level Credentials Earned through NCWorks Grant

DURHAM, N.C. - Residents seeking credentials and training in five high-demand fields are encouraged to attend upcoming information sessions to learn more about how to get started in these new career paths.

The NCWorks Training for Careers program<http://www.durhamtech.edu/ncworks/> is hosting two information sessions this month for interested applicants seeking short-term training for industry-recognized or state-level credentials for the below in-demand jobs. This training program is a Durham NCWorks collaboration among the Durham Workforce Development Board<http://durhamnc.gov/ich/cb/oewd/Pages/Durham_Workforce_Development_Board.aspx>, the City of Durham Office of Economic and Workforce Development<http://www.durhameconomicdevelopment.org/>, of which the NCWorks Career Centers are a part, and Durham Technical Community College<http://www.durhamtech.edu/>.

The program will pay for registration fees and certification test fees, books, and supplies for training program participants. Students will only need to pay $20 for the NC Career Readiness Certificate (NC CRC) assessments. After training is completed, the Durham NCWorks team then provides assistance with job search and networking.

Program

Credentials Earned Upon Completion

BioWork Plus

BioWork, Aseptic Manufacture certificate, GMP & SOP certificate, OSHA 10 and NC BioWork Process Technician credential, and NC CRC

Clinical Support Technician

Health Unit Coordinator, Nurse Aide I, CPR, and NC CRC

Certified Production Technician

Safety, Quality Practices and Measurement, Manufacturing Processes, and Production and Maintenance Awareness, OSHA 10, and NC CRC

Customer Service/Call Center

Certificate in Customer Satisfaction, and NC CRC

START: Careers in Hotel and Lodging

Up to six industry-related credentials such as: Certified Guest Services Gold, ServSafe for Managers, ServSafe Alcohol, Responsible Alcohol Seller's Program (RASP), and NC CRC. Students will also have the option to choose an additional credential from American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI).

The upcoming information sessions are as follows:

Wednesday, July 15, 2015, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Durham Technical Community College, Northern Durham Center, Room 111-B, 2401 Snow Hill Rd.

Monday, July 20, 2015, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Durham Technical Community College, Corporate and Continuing Education Center, Building 6, Room 603, 1637 Lawson St.

The program is part of the Job Driven Initiative, an NCWorks signature effort to provide training for jobs such as certified production technicians, bio-manufacturing, and service industry support. The Jobs Driven Initiative is one of the goals in the Durham Workforce Development Board's 2015-2017 Strategic Plan<http://www.durhamworkforce.org/>. The Board, a statutory body that serves as the coordinating entity for workforce development in Durham, consists of the private-sector members of the Durham Workforce Development Board, the City of Durham Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Durham County Government, the North Carolina Division of Workforce Solutions, Durham Technical Community College, Durham Public Schools, the Durham County Department of Health and Human Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and many important private not-for profit partners.

For more information about this training opportunity or the Jobs Driven Initiative visit NCWorks Training for Careers program website<http://www.durhamtech.edu/ncworks/> or contact Assistant Executive Director to the Durham Workforce Development Board Esther Coleman at (919) 560-4965, ext. 15209 or by email<mailto:Esther.Coleman at DurhamNC.gov>.

About the Durham Workforce Development Board
Established by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, the Durham Workforce Development Board (DWDB)<http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/eed/dwdb_index.cfm> is a consortium agreement between the City and County of Durham. The City of Durham Office of Economic and Workforce Development serves as the administrative entity and staff to the DWDB. Through collaborative partnerships, the DWDB is the local policy organization responsible for the planning, oversight and coordination of workforce development initiatives that help support economic development in Durham.

About the City of Durham Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Guided by the City's Strategic Plan, the Office of Economic and Workforce Development<http://www.durhameconomicdevelopment.org/> helps ensure that Durham has a strong and diverse economy by increasing the city's tax base through several revitalization initiatives, including new development efforts in the central city area. The department also plans and promotes cultural awareness and events, identifies and recruits target industries as well as assesses and trains Durham residents to fill new jobs.

About NCWorks
NCWorks Connecting Talent to Jobs is a dedicated system for workforce success.  This system is comprised of many partners including the NC Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions; the North Carolina Commission on Workforce Development<http://www.nccommerce.com/workforce/about-us/commission-on-workforce-development>; the North Carolina Community College System; local Workforce Development Boards; and many others.  It also operates on a technology platform for jobseekers to find jobs, for businesses to post them, and for workforce staff to provide other needed supports called NCWorks Online.  The focus is on one goal: connecting North Carolina jobs with North Carolina people through the efficient use of resources, streamlined customer service for citizens and businesses, alignment of programs, and a cohesive strategy all under one name NCWorks<http://www.ncworks.gov/>.
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