JobsNOW

Johnston Community College is offering two certification programs as part of the JobsNOW 12 in 6 workforce development initiative to help displaced workers get retrained and back to work.

Gov. Bev Perdue’s 12 in 6 initiative creates community college programs in 12 careers, each requiring less than six months to complete. Starting fall 2009, JCC offers additional BioWork courses as well as new certified nursing assistant/phlebotomy technician training with its $200,000 of the federal recovery funds.

BioWork is a popular 136-hour continuing education program which provides the basic education needed for careers as entry-level technicians in bioprocessing, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing. The nursing assistant/phlebotomy program combines basic certified nursing assistant training with a phlebotomy course, allowing students to earn dual certificates.

Talbert Myers, vice president of continuing education at JCC, said college administrators selected the programs after researching high-demand careers and talking with local business and industry about their employment needs.

“We have companies in the area that continually hire our BioWork graduates and discussions our staff has had with the area health care professionals indicate the dual certification of certified nursing assistant and phlebotomy provides them with a person that is flexible and versatile,” Myers said. “We feel these are good programs to offer that will allow individuals to get jobs once they complete.”

Both programs will be offered in the fall and spring semesters, serving an estimated 60 students in each.

Students interested in the BioWork course should contact Leslie Isenhour at 919.209.2593 to attend the next upcoming information session. Students interested in the nursing assistant/phlebotomy training should contact Deborah Aycock at 919.209.2009 or Andy Narron at 919.209.2521 for more information.

Programs Available through JobsNOW at JCC

• BioWork - For more information, contact Leslie Isenhour at 919.209.2593 or laisenhour@johnstoncc.edu
• CNA Training - For more information, contact Deborah Aycock at 919.209.2009 or dhaycock@johnstoncc.edu
• Phlebotomy - For more information, contact Andy Narron at 919.209.2521 or banarron@johnstoncc.edu

Additional Requirements

The State requires all JobsNow courses to include the Career Readiness Certification and a Human Resources Development component. Additional information is available through this site on the Career Readiness Certification and other Human Resources Development/Employability Skills Training courses.

Capital Area Stimulus Funds: Services for Eligible Adults & Dislocated Workers

Interested in WIA funding for Continuing Education courses at JCC through Capital Area JobLink? Complete the survey at http://www.joblinkcc.com/jobsnow/ to begin the process.