Human Resources Development (HRD)

What is HRD?

Human Resources Development (HRD) is a pre-vocational and pre-employment skills training program designed to educate and prepare persons for success in the workplace. HRD is mainly intended for those persons who are unemployed, underemployed, dislocated workers; or employed, but seeking skills upgrading or retraining. It is state funded through the N.C. Community College System. The HRD program focuses upon customer wants and needs. Training may include a variety of topics relating to job orientation and motivation, employability skills, self-sufficiency or customized skills training. Instruction can be provided on either an individual or group basis. Training length will vary according to customer needs. HRD can be linked to other college training programs or connected to agencies outside the institution where appropriate. Upon completing prescribed classes, students are assisted with job placement or further training.

There is no cost to enroll in the HRD program for eligible persons. For more information or to apply, interested persons should contact the HRD office.

Core Curriculum Components

The core curriculum for HRD training includes, but is not limited, to the following components:

Employability Skills: self-assessment and values clarification
Employability Lab: open entry/exit employability skills
Career Planning & Assessment: goal setting and action plan
Occupational Readiness/Pathways: employability skills/occupational extension courses

Introduction to Computer Skills: information technology/applications for job search
Employability Motivation & Retention: self-esteem/keeping a job
Economic Literacy: personal finances, changing economy

Career Readiness Certification

The Career Readiness Certificate is an assessment based credential that gives employers and career seekers a uniform measure of key workplace skills.

The Career Readiness Certification is a portable credential that promotes career development and skill attainment for the individual and confirms to employers that an individual possesses basic workplace skills. Career Readiness Certification participants are assessed in: Reading for Information; Applied Mathematics and Locating Information. Based on assessment results, customers may take the nationally recognized WorkKeys Test and earn a Bronze, Silver or Gold certificate that will demonstrate proficiency in these areas.

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Main Campus – Henderson

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: AI & Digital Tools for the Workplace	Section: HRD 3504A	Total Hours: 28	Course Dates: 11/23/2026 - 12/16/2026	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30pm - 9:30pm	Meeting Days: MW (No class 11/25/26)	Room No.: TBD	Instructor: TBA	Fee: $125.00 or HRD Waiver, if student qualifies
Course Title: HRD Working Smart	Section: HRD 4100	Total Hours: 30	Course Dates: 12/01/2026 - 12/09/2026	Location: Main Campus – Henderson	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 8am - 1pm	Meeting Days: MTWTH	Room No.: 7109	Instructor: TBA	Fee: $125.00 plus fees or HRD Waiver, if student qualifies

South Campus – Creedmoor

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Introduction to Computer Skills	Section: HRD 3005M S07	Total Hours: 30	Course Dates: 11/19/2026 - 12/14/2026	Location: South Campus – Creedmoor	REGISTER NOW: Register	Class Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm	Meeting Days: MW (No class 11/25/26)	Room No.: G1125	Instructor: TBA	Fee: $125.00 or HRD Waiver, if student qualifies

Main Campus-Building 10

Course Title	Section	Total Hours	Course Dates	Location	REGISTER NOW	Class Time	Meeting Days	Room No.	Instructor	Fee
Course Title: Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy 124 Spring 2027	Section:	Total Hours: 1050	Course Dates: 01/07/2027 - 06/30/2027	Location: Main Campus-Building 10	REGISTER NOW:	Class Time: Varies	Meeting Days: Varies	Room No.: 10106	Instructor: Varies	Fee: *SPECIAL PRE_REQUISITES APPLY*

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