HRD Mission:
The purpose of the Human Resources Development (HRD) program is to educate and train individuals for success in the workplace.
HRD Program Goals
- Carry out recruitment and outreach activities to targeted populations
- Assist participants in obtaining meaningful employment and training opportunities
- Reduce welfare dependency
- Increase economic self sufficiency
- Enhance and develop life skills
- Upgrade job skills
Who Should Enroll?
- Anyone who is 18 years of age or older
- Unemployed/Underemployed workers
- Dislocated workers
- Department of Social Services customers
- Out-of-school youth
- Anyone interested in self-improvement
Classes offered through HRD
Work-Life-Balance
- Importance of Positive Self Concept
- Develop problem-solving skills
- Advance communication skills
- Learn the basics of interviewing, resumes and applications
Communication/Job Skills for the Workplace
- Learn social skills for the workplace
- Develop a positive work ethic
- Learn business etiquette
- Learn the basics of interviewing, resumes and applications
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Computer Basics for the Job Search I
- Learn basic uses of the computer
- Learn how to search the Internet for jobs
- Learn how to create an email account
- Learn how to upgrade interviewing, resumes and applications techniques
Computer Basics for the Job Search II
- Learn Microsoft Word
- Learn Excel
- Learn PowerPoint
- Learn how these are utilized in the workplace
- Learn the advanced skills of resume, interviewing and applications techniques
Money Smart
- Learn how to budget your money
- Learn about applying for a loan
- Learn about opening a savings or checking account
- Learn how to own your own home
- Learn how to legally repair your credit
What do I have to look forward to?
Employment training
- Personal gain
- Greater sense of value
- Brighter future
- Increased knowledge
- New friends
- People who care about you
Fee Wavier Eligibility
- Unemployed
- Received notification of a pending layoff
- Working and eligible for Federal Earned Income Tax (FEIT) credit
- Working and earning wages at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines
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Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, registration fees may apply.
