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Are you thinkingstartiofngor ne a businesyour ed to expa scurrent bu ndsiness?HCC’s Small Business Centerhas the perfect recipe for your business success!HCC’s Small Business Center (SBC) offers manyfree courses and seminars to help you withyour business - whether you’re just starting oran established entrepreneur.HCC’s SBC Director Jerry Edmonds has almost30 years experience in helping businesses justlike yours find the perfect ingredients for asuccessful recipe. Give him a call, send an emailor visit the website www.halifaxcc.edu/SBC/index.htm6

Human Resources DevelopmentTiffany Hale, HRD Coordinator, 252-536-6342thale314a@halifaxcc.eduHuman Resources Development (HRD) is a pre-vocational and pre-employment skills training program designed to educate and prepare persons for success in theworkplace. HRD is mainly intended for those persons who are dislocated workers, unemployed or underemployed or employed but seeking upgrading or retraining skills. It is state funded through the North Carolina Community College System.The purpose of the HRD program is to educate and train individuals for success in the workplace. HRD classes offer interviewing skills, resume/application preparation, job search assistance, computer skills, soft skills and much more!The HRD program focuses on customer wants and needs. Training may include a variety of topics relating to job orientation and motivation, employablity skills,self-sufficiency or customized skills training. Training length will vary according to customer needs. When appropriate, HRD can be linked to other college trainingprograms or connected to agencies outside the institution. Upon completing the required classes, students are assisted with job placement or further training.Core Curriculum ComponentsThe core curriculum for HRD training includes, but is not limited to, the following components: Employability skills - self-assessment and value clarification Employability lab - open entry/exit employability skillsCareer planning & assessment - goal setting and action plan Occupational readiness/pathways - employability skills/occupational extension coursesIntroduction to computer skills - information technology/applications forjob searchEmployability motivation & retention - self esteem/keeping a jobEconomic literacy - personal finances, the changing economyFee for HRD CoursesYou may qualify for classes at NO COST TO YOU, if you are unemployed, have received notification of a pending layoff, are working and eligible for the FederalEarned Income Tax Credit (FEITC) or are working and earning wages at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Call to schedule an appointment todetermine eligibility.Computer Knowledge9/12 - 10/19MW5:30 - 8:30 p.m.Computer Knowledge I9/12 - 12/5MHCC, 500 Bldg.HRD and Tools9/6 - 10/1310/25 - 12/6TTHTTH1 - 4 p.m.1 - 4 p.m.HCC EnfieldHCC Enfield9 a.m. - NoonHCC, 500 Bldg.Intro to ComputersTBATTH5:30 - 8:30 p.m.Holl. TomahawkComputer Knowledge II9/13 - 12/6T1 - 4 p.m.HCC, 500 Bldg.Technology and HRD I8/28 - 11/21M9 a.m. - NoonHCC SNCRC Test Prep9/9 - 12/2F2 - 5 p.m.HCC, 500 Bldg.Technology and HRD II8/31 - 11/16W9 a.m. - NoonHCC SNEmployability Methods9/12 - 9/22MTTH9/26 - 10/6MTTH10/10 - 10/20MTTH10/24 - 11/3MTTH11/7 - 11/17MTTH11/28 - 12/8MTTH9 a.m. - Noon9 a.m. - Noon9 a.m. - Noon9 a.m. - Noon9 a.m. - Noon9 a.m. - NoonHCC, 500 Bldg.HCC, 500 Bldg.HCC, 500 Bldg.HCC, 500 Bldg.HCC, 500 Bldg.HCC, 500 Bldg.Technology and HRD III8/29 - 10/10MW4 - 7 p.m.HCC SNTechnology and HRD IV10/24 - 12/14MW4 - 6 p.m.HCC SNGetting a Job8/16 - 8/249/13 - 9/219/27 - 10/510/11 - 10/1910/25 - 11/211/8 - 11/1611/22 - 11/3012/6 - 12/149 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.NC WorksTWTWTWTWTWTWTWTWWork 1st Experience8/17 - 12/6W9:30 a.m. - NoonWorking Methods8/19 - 9/810/11 - 11/311/8 - 12/67 TWTHTWTHTWTHNC Works(Workfirst)9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. HCC Enfield9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. HCC Enfield9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. HCC EnfieldLocation KeyHCC - Halifax Community CollegeHCC SN - Halifax Community College Scotland Neck SiteHCC Enfield - Halifax Community College Enfield SiteNC Works - NC Works Career CenterHoll. Tomahawk - Tomahawk Meadows Apt. Admin. Office

Adult Basic Education/High School Equivalency ClassesDr. Tamba O. Thompson, Director of Literacy Education, 252-536-7235Halifax Community College’s Literacy Education program offers Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE), Students with Disabilities, English-as-aSecond Language and Self-Improvement components. Classes are available for individuals desiring to improve academically and personally, increase opportunities forgainful employment or promotions, continue educational goals, assist children with homework and/or strengthen skills which makes one more prepared to participatein new or existing industries in the Roanoke Valley and beyond.HCC has an open-door policy in Workforce & Economic Development for everyone who has the need and desire to learn. Any adult 18 years of age or older may enrollin HCC’s Literacy Education program. New students attending on-campus classes are required to attend New Student Orientation and students attending off-campusclasses are able to enroll on the days that classes meet. Our highly qualified and motivated instructors provide individualized and group instruction and computerizedinstruction that involve real-life situations. Additionally, instruction is provided by utilizing magazines, newspapers, videos, computerized instruction, etc.On January 2, 2014 the GED Testing Services began the new 2014 GED tests. The new GED tests are computer-based but not offered online through the internet.The GED , High School Equivalency HiSET(R) and Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC)(R) exams offer high school equivalency credentials to individuals who didnot obtain a high school diploma. Classes do not have registration fees. However, students are required to pay examination fees. In North Carolina, all students takingthe GED examination are required to pay a total of 80, individuals taking the HiSET must pay 50 and individuals taking the TASC must pay 52, which covers theentire battery of High School Equivalency tests. Regardless of which high school equivalency assessment you choose it will lead to the same High School Equivalencycredential. The 2014 GED testing series consist of literacy, mathematics, science and social studies. The High School Equivalency tests are more in line with the state’sCommon Core Standards and are designed to help prepare students to be college and career ready. For students who have taken GED tests before 2014 and did notcomplete GED requirements, these GED tests have expired and you must start over. However, motivated and qualified instructors are in place to help you reachyour educational goals!HCC’s ABE/HSE programwill help yousharpen your skills for personaland professional success!Dr. Elton L. Newbern Jr. Educational Center, HCC CampusABE/HSEBegins 8/8Begins 8/8EnfieldM - THF8 a.m. - 9 p.m.8 a.m. - 5 p.m.ABE/HSEHCC, Learn. Lab Begins 8/8HCC, Learn. Lab Begins 8/8English as a Second LanguageBegins 8/8MW6 - 9 p.m.HCC, Rm. 506Pleasant HillBasic MathBegins 8/9TW10 a.m. - 2 p.m.HCC, Room 502ABE/HSEBegins 8/11THF6 - 8 p.m.RestorationCommunityBasic ReadingBegins 8/8MTH10 a.m. - 2 p.m.HCC, Room 502ChurchABE/HSEBegins 8/10WTH 9 a.m. - NoonScotland NeckLearning CenterMW5 - 8 p.m.Enfield Learning Ctr.MT9 a.m. - NoonEnfield Learning Ctr.Scotland Neck8

In-Service Law Enforcement TrainingGreg Parker, Director of Law Enforcement Training, 252-536-7279, gparker347@halifaxcc.eduOther classes may be added upon request. Due to limited space, preregistration is required for all courses.There is no fee unless otherwise noted.For more information or to register for these courses, call 252-536-7279 or 252-536-7216.AugustCritical Incident Training (CIT)8/15 - 8/19M - Fin-service classes offered both in-house (police/sheriff’s depts.) and the NorthCarolina Community College System. Each trainee is required to research,develop and deliver an 80-minute lesson plan as part of meeting courserequirements. Trainees must successfully pass the State-administered writtenexam as well as demonstrate competency in all skill areas in order to be eligiblefor certification as a criminal justice instructor. Trainees must meet Stateestablished prerequisites for admission to course.8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Driver’s Safety Course8/22M6 - 10 p.m. 70Students taking this course may be eligible to have any pending chargesdismissed. Interested participants need to contact the Halifax County DistrictAttorney prior to registering for the class.Case Management10/13TH8 a.m. - 5 p.m.This course will provide the officer/investigator with the knowledge of how toprepare his/her case for court.SeptemberDriver’s Safety Course9/12M6 - 10 p.m. 70Students taking this course may be eligible to have any pending chargesdismissed. Interested participants need to contact the Halifax County DistrictAttorney prior to registering for the class.Driver’s Safety Course10/17M6 - 10 p.m. 70Students taking this course may be eligible to have any pending chargesdismissed. Interested participants need to contact the Halifax County DistrictAttorney prior to registering for the class.Firearms Safety9/17S8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 70This course will discuss the aspects of the North Carolina Concealed CarryHandgun law as it applies to the rights of the citizen to carry a concealedhandgun and will teach fundamentals of handgun safety and basicmarksmanship.Firearms Safety10/22S8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 70This course will discuss the aspects of the North Carolina Concealed CarryHandgun law as it applies to the rights of the citizen to carry a concealedhandgun and will teach fundamentals of handgun safety and basicmarksmanship.First Line Supervision9/19 - 9/22M - TH8 a.m. - 7 p.m.This course is designed for the newly assigned law enforcement supervisorwithout any formal supervisory training. Supervisory skills and techniques willbe taught through lecture, practical exercises and role playing.Telecommunicator10/23 - 10/28Sun. - F8 a.m. - 6 p.m.This course is designed to meet the training guidelines mandated by the NorthCarolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission. Trainees mustsuccessfully pass a state administered exam as well as demonstrate competencyin all skill areas in order to be eligible for certification.Search Warrant Prep9/28 - 9/29WTH8 a.m. - 5 p.m.This course will cover the proper procedures for the use of search warrants forpolice investigations.LE-Mandated In-Service Firearms10/26W1 - 11 p.m.This course will review safety, proper grip, sight alignment, and stance whenfiring the approved weapons required by the N.C. Criminal Justice Trainingand Standards Commission and the N.C. Sheriff’s Training and StandardsCommission. The student must successfully attain a minimum score of 70percent on both day and night courses of fire as required by the appropriatecertifying agency.OctoberGeneral Instructor Certification10/10 - 10/21M - F8 a.m. - 7 p.m.This course is designed to provide the law enforcement officer with afundamental background in the instruction of other law enforcement personnel.Successful completion of this course allows the student to apply to the CriminalJustice Training and Standards Division for certification as a law enforcementinstructor. This certification allows an instructor to teach many of the blocks ofinstruction offered in basic law enforcement training in addition to variousCombat Shotgun10/29S8 a.m. - 5 p.m.This course will discuss the proper use of the shotgun and ammunition in thelaw enforcemtn setting. Students will be required to complete several differentcourses of fire under simulated and varied conditions.9

NovemberTASER Certificiation12/6T8 a.m. - NoonThis course is designed to provide the student knowledge and skills tosuccessfully deploy a Taser ECD Device. The instructors are certified byTaser International to deliver the course. A minimum of two cartridgesare required per student and exposure is optional by department.Processing a Crime Scene11/9 - 11/10WTH8 a.m. - 5 p.m.This course will provide the crime scene investigator with the knowledgeand responsibility necessary to investigate a crime scene for the purpose ofcollecting evidence which will support the case. Students will need to bring ALLcrime scene equipment from their department’s supply to class.Pepper Spray (OC) Certification12/6T1 - 7 p.m.This course will give the student a basic understanding of the aerosol oleoresincapsicum and its proper use. The course will cover suspect control afterspraying and decontamination techniques. Exposure to OC pepper spray will berequired for all participants without documentation of previous exposure.Driver’s Safety Course11/14M6 - 10 p.m. 70Students taking this course may be eligible to have any pending chargesdismissed. Interested participants need to contact the Halifax County DistrictAttorney prior to registering for the class.Expandable Baton Certification12/7W8 a.m. - 5 p.m.This course provides instruction on the proper use of an expandable baton,carrying options, cleaning and maintenance, target areas and use of forcedocumentation.Firearms Safety11/19S8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 70This course will discuss the aspects of the North Carolina Concealed CarryHandgun law as it applies to the rights of the citizen to carry a concealedhandgun and will teach fundamentals of handgun safety and basicmarksmanship.LE Mandated In-Service12/7 - 12/8WTH8 a.m. - 5 p.m.This course is designed to meet the mandated training in-service requirementsfor all law enforcement agencies which are certified under the N.C. CriminalJustice Training and Standards Commission.DecemberPackaging and Labeling Evidence12/6T8 a.m. - 5 p.m.This course will cover proper ways to label and store evidence as well as properprocedures for submission to the SBI lab.Driver’s Safety Course12/12M6 - 10 p.m. 70Students taking this course may be eligible to have any pending chargesdismissed. Interested participants need to contact the Halifax County DistrictAttorney prior to registering for the class.10

Fire/Emergency Medical ServicesDr. Kevin Kupietz, Fire/EMS Coordinator, 252-536-7293, kkupietz983@halifaxcc.eduThe Emergency Medical Services programs provide both continuing education and curriculum programs for various levels of emergency medical services personnel.Workforce & Economic Development courses are provided fee-exempt to members of all EMS provider units. The courses are designed to train personnel for variouslevels of state certification that are required for emergency care providers.Students must take a Pre-EMT Basic class and a reading placement test and score a mimimum of a 12th-grade reading level in order to register for EMT Basic.Students who do not score a 12th-grade level may enroll in the Learning Center free of charge and will be allowed to re-test only upon recommendation of theLearning Center staff. Call 252-536-7235 to schedule testing session. Testing must be completed one week prior to class beginning date.Emergency Medical Services Continuing Education SitesGastonMcPherson CenterThird Thursday of each monthSecond Monday of each month7 - 10 p.m.7 - 10 p.m.The Fire/Rescue program provides skills development training courses for all levels of fire and rescue personnel with

10/6 TH 6 - 9 p.m. HCC Grant Writing: 2 10/11 T 6 - 9 p.m. HCC Customer Service/Team Building 10/18 T 6 - 9 p.m. HCC Leadership Management 10/20 TH 6 - 9 p.m. HCC Grant Writing: 3 10/27 TH 6 - 9 p.m. HCC Grant Proposal Budget 11/3 TH 6 - 9 p.m. HCC Final Grant Writing Certificate Class