CareerFocus online magazine Southwestern Community College
Fall 2003

Back to CareerFocus Home


       CURRENTLY IN CAREERFOCUS
Features
· Vital Signs - Healthcare Workers Needed
· College Survival Tips
· Transfer is the Answer
Careers
· Ready for a Career Change? Southwestern's A-Z
· The Do's & Dont's for Interview Success
· Getting Down to Business
· What's your type? Understanding people styles
· Style Flex - How to related to other people at work
· SCC Application Form
Profiles
· Blaine Hoyle - Respiratory Therapist
· Susan Hester - SCC Nursing Student writes HOAE Study Guide
   
 
 

Getting Down to Business

SMALL BUSINESS
Counseling
Considering opening your own business, or is your new business getting off to a rocky start? Let us help! We offer FREE small business counseling. Get advice on writing business plans, financing your business and advertising effectively. Call today for an appointment, and we'll help you get started pursuing your dream! (828) 349-1278

Get REAL!
The Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning (REAL) program at Southwestern Community College offers a three-day, two-night retreat where you will learn what it takes to run a business, determine realistic business concepts, prepare financial projections and research which forms of advertising are best for your business. Additionally, you will learn about sources of financing and how to pursue them. You'll even walk away with a business plan (and a huge support group). Call SCC's Business Assistance Center today for information about the March 2004 REAL Retreat. (828) 349-1278


INDUSTRY TRAINING

New and Expanding Industry Training
Is your company creating at least 12 new production jobs in NC? Then you may be eligible for FREE workforce training! Training that could cost thousands of dollars could be yours absolutely free. The North Carolina legislature appropriates money directly to the North Carolina Community College System for new and expanding industry training. Call us today to set up an appointment to discuss your needs. (828) 349-1278

Focused Industry Training
Do you need specialized industry training for a small number of workers? Does your company produce a product? If so, SCC may be able to provide affordable training through FIT. Call today for more information (828) 349-1278

WORKFORCE TRAINING
Computer Training
Southwestern offers company training on a variety of software. Students can come to us or we can bring a portable lab to your facility. We currently offer training in: Act!; AutoCad; Adobe PageMaker, PhotoShop and GoLive!; Corel Word Perfect; Intuit Quick Books and Quicken; Microsoft Office, Visual Basics amd Windows. Keyboarding, Internet and web design courses are also available. Call (828) 349-1278 to schedule your next training workshop.

Management & Supervision Training
Do you need employees to attend management and supervision training? We can help you identify your needs and customize an affordable course in this area. Call (828) 349-1278 today!

Other Training Needs?
Do you need a top-notch affordable course in OSHA, CPR, Statistical Process Control, ISO 9000, customer service, sales management, etc.? Then let us help. (828) 349-1278

CERTIFICATION TRAINING
Professional Licensure and Certification
SCC can help prepare you for a variety of licenses and certifications. Experts in your field of study will assist you in obtaining license/certification or becoming re-certified. Call today! (828) 488-6413

Career Focus Table of Contents - Fall 2003

Back to CareerFocus Home

Return to SCC Home Page