Even though the official start of winter is still weeks away, it is time to think about spring classes.
The first open registration period for spring 2015 college credit courses at Wayne Community College will be 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 17, 19 and 20; 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Nov. 18; and 8 a.m.-noon on Nov. 21 on the main campus in Goldsboro.
The next registration opportunities will be 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Jan. 5 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Jan. 6, 2015.
Students are encouraged to register as soon as possible to have the best selection of courses.
Active duty military personnel may register for classes taught on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 18-21 and Dec. 12-Jan. 7 at the WCC Offices in the Watkins Das Base Education Center.
New students must complete the enrollment process, take placement tests, and be accepted in order to register for classes. The steps that new students need to take are explained at www.waynecc.edu/students-start-here/.
Classes offered on campus and the base, as well as distance education courses, start Jan. 7.
Tuition and fees are due Dec. 15 for students who register in November and Jan. 6 for those who register in January.
The schedule of spring courses is available at www.waynecc.edu and on campus. For more information, call (919) 739-6720 or (919) 739-6719.
Wayne Community College is a public, two-year college with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,540 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 90 college credit programs.
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Wayne Community College is scheduling interviews for students interested in taking Emergency Medical Services courses this spring.
Classes for all levels of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) are scheduled to begin the first full week of January 2015. Anyone who wishes to register for those classes must meet with EMS Program Coordinator Kim Boswell prior to Dec. 4. She can be reached at (919) 739-6893 or kmboswell@waynecc.edu.
There are two options for EMT-Basic classes: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. (with an hour break for lunch) on Fridays, Jan. 9-April 24 or 6-10 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on occasional Saturdays, Jan. 7-April 23.
Advanced EMT will be taught on a rotating schedule of Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, 6-10 p.m., and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at least one Saturday a month. It runs Jan. 9-May 8.
A Paramedic course is set for 6-10 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, plus some weekend times, Jan. 8-Nov. 5.
Wayne Community College is a public, two-year college with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 90 college credit programs.
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The Wayne Business and Industry Center will offer the free seminar “How to Write a Business Plan” 6-9 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 12, in Room 101 of the Walnut Building on the college’s main campus in Goldsboro.
This seminar, presented by Small Business Center Director Charles Gaylor IV will discuss the creation of an effective “living” business plan that will outline the route a company intends to take to grow revenues. It will cover the sections of the plan, how to generate the contents of each section, and resources available to those writing plans.
To register, go to www.ncsbc.net, click on “Contact your Local SBC,” select “Wayne County,” choose an event, and click “Register.” You also may call Linda Berard at (919) 739-6940 or lrberard@waynecc.edu.
This seminar is provided by the Small Business Center, which is a component of the Wayne Business and Industry Center at Wayne Community College. More information about the WBIC is available at www.wayneworksnc.com/.
In addition to offering seminars, the Small Business Center provides access to business resources and one-on-one counseling for exploring business ideas, starting a business, or expanding an existing business. For assistance with business plans, licensing, taxes, federal and state government regulations, business ownership, loan and grant proposals, money sources, market research, cash flow projections, or business management, contact the director at (919) 739-6941 or cpgaylor@waynecc.edu or go to .
Wayne Community College is a public, two-year college with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, it serves 14,540 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 90 college credit programs.
Wayne Business and Industry Center encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs. Anyone who anticipates needing accommodation or has questions about access should contact Mrs. Berard at (919) 739-6940.
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The WorkKeys® tests for Career Readiness Certification (CRC) will be offered four times in November in Wayne County.
The Wayne Occupational Readiness Keys for Success (WORKS) program will provide testing sessions at 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Nov. 4, 12:30-4:30 p.m. on Nov. 13, and 4:30-9:00 p.m. on Nov. 19. All of these sessions will be held in Room 136 in the Walnut Building on Wayne Community College’s main campus in Goldsboro. Pre-registration by calling (919) 739-7004 is required.
Cost to take the set of three skill assessments (applied mathematics, locating information, and reading for information) is $30 but assistance to cover that cost may be available.
The Airman and Family Readiness Center on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base offers free testing to military personnel and their dependents. The next session will be held 1:00-4:30 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the Watkins-Das Education Center computer lab. Pre-register by calling (919) 772-1123.
Those wishing to prepare for the CRC may take advantage of the self-directed instruction and skills upgrade training offered in the WORKS Lab, which also is located in Room 136 of the Walnut Building. The lab is open 9 a.m.-noon on Mondays and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, and 6-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Individuals may earn bronze, silver, gold, or platinum certificates based on their performance on the tests. The CRC is recognized by employers across the state as a proven measurement of job skills.
Wayne County leads the state in the number of CRCs earned, with more than 13,500 CRCs awarded through the WORKS initiative. Nearly 25 percent of the county’s population holds the credential.
WORKS is a collaborative effort of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, Wayne Community College, Wayne County Public Schools, County of Wayne, Wayne County Career Center, City of Goldsboro, and the Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board. It is housed Wayne Community College’s campus in Goldsboro.
More information on WORKS and the CRC is available at www.wayneworksnc.com/works/.
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Wayne Community College’s Adult High School Program has honored six students for outstanding academic achievement in the first fall 2014 session.
Chasmine L. Fuller of Pikeville, Christian Haithcock and Joseph Phipps of Goldsboro, Kayla Suttles of Selma, and Brittany Vaughn of Dudley were named to the Honors List. To be included on this list, students must have completed at least two courses in the session with a “B” or higher average.
Jonathon M. Scalf of Goldsboro earned a spot on the Scholars List. To receive this honor, students must complete a minimum of two courses in the session with an “A” average.
The Adult High School at Wayne Community College in Goldsboro offers a tuition-free program of courses for adults 16 years or older who want to complete their high school education. It is one of several programs in the Basic Skills Department that address the needs of Wayne County’s adult residents with below-high school education levels or who lack basic skills necessary to function effectively in society.