SPCC’s HRD classes are ongoing classes that run all year long except for weeks of major holidays. Most are two weeks in length, or eight days. To sign up for classes or to get more information, please contact Linda Kappauf at 704-290-5215 or Cheryl Brakefield at 704-290-5216 or by emailing cbrakefield@spcc.edu . If you are on campus, please come by Office 320 or 321 to sign up in person.
Keyboarding, Resumes and Job Searching Skills – This 4-day class will allow students to focus on employment applications, resumes, interviewing skills, Internet job searching skills, career exploration, and customer service skills and keyboarding.
Room 313, Bldg. A Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Gail Baucom - Instructor
Computer Skills for the Workplace - Learn high-tech employability skills for the workplace using Word, Excel, and the Internet. Great class for beginners or for individuals who need a refresher course.
Room 336, Bldg. A Time: 8:30 AM -11:30 AM Margaret Sellers- Instructor
Computer Skills for Job Seekers - Learn job-seeking techniques using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Prerequisite: excellent computer skills or MUST have completed Computer Skills for the Workplace.
Room 336, Bldg. A Time: 12:30 PM -3:00 PM Margaret Sellers- Instructor
Career Readiness for Basic Web Design - Learn how to create a simple, personalized web page. Explore topics and careers in Web-Page and Graphic Design. Prerequisite: MUST have completed Computer Skills for the Workplace or Job Seekers class.
Room 336, Bldg. A Time: 12:30 PM -3:00 PM Margaret Sellers - Instructor
Intro to Computer Aided Design (CAD) - This two-week course explores careers in manufacturing technology. The basic principles of blueprint reading and machine shop fundamentals are introduced. Topics include line types, orthographic projections, dimension methods, tool instrument reading and notes.
Room 102, Bldg. A Time: 12:30 PM-3:00 PM, Tony Helms - Instructor
Career Readiness for A+ - Learn how to set up a computer, attach a printer, install software, and upgrade memory or operating systems. Discover how to perform a recovery in the event of system failure and reformat and install an operating system if the recovery fails. Students work hands-on with both computer processing units and laptops.
Room 210, Bldg. A Time: 8:00 AM-11:00 AM Robert McClain - Instructor
Customer Service Skills For the Workplace - Let our instructor coach you on the techniques needed to develop a mindset dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service to both external and internal customers across all career fields.
Room 313, Bldg. A Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Gail Baucom - Instructor
Career Readiness for the Medical Workplace - Learn to process patient records, schedule appointments, create insurance claims, file and print super bills, reports, lists, statements and claims using Medisoft. This is a self-paced class.
Room 328, Bldg. A Time: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Lori Pesce - Instructor
Medical Office Administration Career Readiness – Explore careers in medical office administration including educational requirements, certifications, duties, hospital processes, medical terminology, customer service and HIPAA compliance.
Room 313, Bldg. A Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM Gail Baucom - Instructor
Introduction to Allied Health Professions - Explore careers in allied health including nursing, sonography, radiation therapy, surgical technology, emergency medical technician, paramedic and therapeutic massage. Topics include educational requirements, duties and general medical terminology.
Room 313, Bldg. A Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM Gail Baucom - Instructor
Career Readiness for the Workplace – Using Microsoft Word, learn the computer skills needed for positions in either office administration or medical office administration. Topics include how to create tables, reports, mail merge and career portfolios.
Room 328, Bldg. A Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Lori Pesce- Instructor
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.
Room 312, Bldg. A Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pamela Runkel - Instructor
Introduction to High-Tech Manufacturing Careers – Explore various Career Pathways in Manufacturing Technologies. Topics will include manufacturing trends, industrial safety (OSHA), lean manufacturing, green technology, renewable energy and campus tours of SPCC advanced manufacturing training programs.
Room 210, Bldg. A Time: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM Robert “Al” Johnstone – Instructor
Career Readiness for Financial Records (QuickBooks) – Explore careers in financial records and learn to track funds, manage payrolls, process invoices, monitor inventory, create and manage budgets using QuickBooks software. This is a self-paced class.
Room 312, Bldg. A Time: 11:00 AM -1:00 PM Pamela Runkel – Instructor
Money Smart - Developed by FDIC: Learn consumer rights & responsibilities, importance of credit history, intro to bank services, understanding credit, saving money, maintaining a checking account, preparing a personal budget, and intro to home loans.
Room 312, Bldg. A Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pamela Runkel-Instructor
Career Planning and Assessment – In this class, students will assess their interests, attitudes, values, aptitudes, and readiness as related to career, employment, and/or educational goals.
Room 312, Bldg. A Time 9:00 AM– 11:00 AM Pamela Runkel - Instructor
Career Readiness Certificate Employability Lab – Find out how you can increase your chances for employment and promotion by obtaining your Career Readiness Certificate at SPCC. Our CRC Lab is an open Lab. (no appointment necessary).
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM Eric Tillmon - Instructor
To Register for HRD Classes, please call Cheryl Brakefield at (704) 290-5216 or Linda Kappauf at (704) 290-5215
