Division of
Workforce
Development
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Paul D. Camp Community College’s Division of Workforce Development offers a variety of noncredit and credit training and educational services to meet the needs of new and existing employers in western Hampton Roads. Open Enrollment Offerings Courses, seminars and workshops, such as the ones listed on our website, are available to individuals for professional development. Link here to register after you have selected the one that meets your needs. Customized Training Working closely with the employer, the Workforce Development staff designs training to meet the specific needs of the company’s workforce. Customized training includes an array of topics and can be offered at any of the College’s location or at the worksite. Depending upon the company’s needs, training may vary in length from several hours to long-term programs. Computer Training Contract computer training in Windows XP, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation or other software can be designed to meet the specific needs of the workforce. Computer training labs are available at each of the College’s locations. Pre-Employment Training Expanding the traditional recruitment process, pre-employment training provides management with an opportunity to observe potential employees before a hiring decision is made. Training may include the company’s orientation program, related studies customized to suit the company’s needs, hands-on training, skills assessment and team-building exercises. WorkKeys A national job profiling and assessment system, ACT WorkKeys can be used to profile skill requirements for specific jobs, evaluate current or prospective employees’ skills and develop training to meet individual and organizational needs. WorkKeys addresses basic employability skills and the level of these skills needed to perform the job. Facilities Various classes are offered at all of the College’s location: the Franklin Campus, the Hobbs Suffolk Campus, the Suffolk Workforce Center and PDCCC at Smithfield. l Regional Workforce Development Center This 33,000 square-foot facility provides Ø Flexible training space: Each of four training rooms can seat 20-24 participants in a variety of arrangements designed to meet various training needs. Two rooms share a moveable partition that allows for a larger area to accommodate 40-50 participants. Large screen projection for computer and video images I available throughout the Center. Ø Computer labs: Two computer-training labs equipped with high-speed Internet connections, compressed video capabilities and distance education will accommodate 20 participants each. A nine-station open computer lab is available for small group and individual activities. Ø Multi-purpose space: The conference Hall is a 6,800 square-foot facility that can be subdivided into two separate areas. Accessible to large equipment for training needs and trade shows, the full room will seat 30-325 at banquet rounds and 625 in moveable theater-style seating. Seating capacity is based on room arrangement to accommodate special needs, such as a speaker’s platform. Ø Technology Theater: This semicircular, tiered theater accommodates 124 participants at fixed tabletops wired for data, power and microphones. A full duplex audio conferencing system is available.
Updated: April 27, 2006 |