KANNAPOLIS ó The R3 Center is offering career development workshops and resume clinics for adults in Rowan and Cabarrus counties. All of the programs are provided free of charge.
ěSince opening in 2007, R3 has worked with local employers in order to learn how to best advise our clients,î said Keri Allman, director of the R3 Center. ěWe are so pleased to announce one of our partnering employers, Aerotek, will be on site and available to meet with R3 clients this month.î
Located at 200 West Ave., in Kannapolis, the R3 Center is a career development center established by Rowan-Cabarrus Community College to assist displaced workers, those who are unemployed or under-employed.
Due to the popularity of its free sessions, the R3 Center strongly encourages clients to call in advance to reserve a place. The number is 704-216-7201.
New Client Launch ó an orientation program for those who have never attended an R3 Center workshop or taken advantage of its other services. Call for more information.
Identifying Your Career Options ó 9 a.m. on Aug. 15;
Interview Techniques ó 6 p.m. on Aug. 29;
Aerotek Visit ó 9 a.m. on Aug. 22;
Healthcare Career Pathways ó 9 a.m. today;
Itís Not Who You Know; Itís Who You Meet ó 9 a.m. on Aug. 17;
Stand Out from the Competition ó 6 p.m. on Aug. 15, and 9 a.m. on Aug. 30;
Looking for Work at 50+ ó 9 a.m. on Aug. 29;
Looking for Work with a Criminal Record ó 11 a.m. on Aug.18;
Letter Writing for the Job Seeker ó 9 a.m. on Aug. 30;
Online Job Hunting ó 9 a.m. on Aug. 19;
Understanding Credit Reports in a Work Search ó 6 p.m. on Aug. 16.
The R3 Center also will offer resume clinics to help job seekers improve their resumes or create a new one from start to finish. Call to reserve a seat. The resume clinics are scheduled for:
9 a.m. on Aug. 11 and 18;
11 a.m. on Aug. 23; and
6 p.m. on Aug. 30.
The R3 Center helps adult workers assess their skills, aptitudes, training and academic credentials and future career interests to develop an action plan for career growth. All R3 Center services are provided free of charge. The centerís normal office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The R3 Center partners with other workforce development agencies, including the Centralina Workforce Development Board, JobLink Career Centers of Cabarrus and Rowan counties, N.C. Employment Security Commission, and other area community colleges.
For more information about the R3 Center and its services and programs, call 704-216-7201 or visit the centerís website at www.rccc.edu/ r3center/