The goals of the HRD program are to:
- Enhance and develop students’ job searching skills
- Enhance and develop the student’s employability skills
- Develop and promote the individual’s career success and economic self-sufficiency
Need job counseling? Trying to find a new job?
There is no charge for HRD courses if you are unemployed, have been given notice of a layoff, or meet income criteria 
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You can register for HRD courses at Forsyth Tech’s West Campus.
For more information, call 336.734.7023.
Employability Skills
Do you need to develop or revise your resume and work on communication skills to be effective in presenting yourself to employers? You may enter this course at any time and leave the course when objectives are complete.
Note: This course is FREE if you are unemployed or meet specific income criteria.
Forsyth Tech West Campus Employability Lab
1300 Bolton Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Employability Lab available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm, Room 27.
Instructor Profile
Donald Witte – HRD Lab
Donald Witte is an HRD instructor and holds a B.S. in Business & Mathematics and an M.B.A. in Marketing & Finance. Don retired from many years in the air transportation industry having worked in marketing and management. Don helps the recently unemployed learn job skills including resumes, interviewing techniques, networking, support and individual coaching. Don believes the Employability Lab provides the unemployed the opportunity to restart and reassess their careers in an understanding and educational environment.
King Library Employability Lab
101 Pilot View Drive
King, NC 27021
Employability Lab available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, Room Gentry Technical Center.
Forsyth Tech Community College has partnered with the King Public Library to offer many FREE services for job seekers including:
- Professional Resume and Cover Letter Writing Services
- Online Application Assistance
- Current Job Listings
- Filing Unemployment
- Interview Techniques
- Setting Up Email
For more information, email Human Resource Development Instructors
Cinda Amen, HR Development Instructor
Lynn Owens, HR Development Instructor
Introduction to Clerical Assistant
Would you like to learn more about clerical occupations and examine what is needed to be successful in that field? In this course, you will learn practical communication and computer skills needed in today’s office environment which will include an introduction to Microsoft Word and Excel.You will also learn the important components of an effective job search.
Note: This course is FREE if you are unemployed or meet specific income criteria.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2023 - 09/18/2023 |
Mon, Wed | 01:00PM - 05:00PM | GWIL Goodwill Industries 302 | $125.00 | 4.00 | 160709 |
| 10/23/2023 - 11/15/2023 11/27/2023 - 11/29/2023 |
Mon, Wed Mon, Wed | 01:00PM - 05:00PM 01:00PM - 05:00PM | GWIL Goodwill Industries 302 GWIL Goodwill Industries 302 | $125.00 | 4.00 | 160710 |
“Careers In…” series of courses
Learn about:
- Career opportunities in the field
- Competencies and skillsets needed
- How to decide if it’s the right field for you
- How to get started with the Forsyth Tech program
To register call 336.734.7023
HRD Careers in Biotechnology
There are no courses available
Note: This course is FREE if you are unemployed or meet specific income criteria.
HRD Careers in Entrepreneurship
There are no courses available
Note: This course is FREE if you are unemployed or meet specific income criteria.
Careers in Advanced Manufacturing
There are no courses available
HRD Careers in Transportation Technology
There are no courses available
