Job Seeker's Programs

Workshops and open labs are scheduled on an on-going basis to assist Job Seekers in having the tools and skills needed to get hired.

  • Access--Databases

    Learn the basics of creating and maintaining and organizing a database.

    Upcoming Dates

  • Drop-In Job Seekers Lab

    Are you in the greater job search and need some guided assistance? A Computer Coach is here to help you in your resume and application process. Drop-in! Help is here!

    Upcoming Dates

  • Facebook Basics--Social Networking for Beginners

    Have you wondered what all the hype is over social networking sites, such as Facebook and LinkedIn? Come to this workshop style class and see for yourself!

    Upcoming Dates

  • Job Search Strategies--Survive & Thrive Unemployment

    This Human Resource Development program is sponsored through the Winston-Salem Urban League and Forsyth Technical Community College to help empower you to become effective in your job search. Workshops in this series are intended to help provide you with focus and direction to stay motivated in your quest for employment. Each workshop focuses on a specific topic with a regional employer providing perspective about positions within their company, as well as how to apply. This is a great opportunity to ask the hiring professionals questions about resumes and interview techniques!

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 2/29/2012
  • Keyboarding--Practice Lab

    Are you frustrated with your sluggish typing speed? Do you spend too much time searching for keys on the keyboard? Than come to class and be prepared to practice!

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 2/27/2012
    2. 2/29/2012
  • Laboratorio de Buscador del Trabajo

    ¿Se necesita asistencia buscando un trabajo? ¡Pase por el laboratorio! La ayuda está aquí por obtener asistencia con su currículum vitae y también en buscar un trabajo.

    Upcoming Dates

  • Language Learning Lab/Labratorio de aprendizaje

    Wanting to learn a new language? This is an open lab for participants to come and practice over 34 different languages using a new program, Mango languages. A computer coach will be available to orient you to the program and then you practice! You will also learn how you can use Mango for free from any connected computer. ¿Aprendiendo inglés? Venga al laboratorio de aprendizaje y descubra nuevas habilidades usando el nuevo WinstonNet- Mango (Nuevo programa de la computadora para aprender inglés).

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  • QuickBooks - Getting Started

    Learn about using accounting software to manage your checkbook, organize small business finances or create invoices for billing.

    Upcoming Dates

  • QuickBooks Payroll

    Learn how to process your own payroll in QuickBooks. Create paychecks, pay payroll taxes, process payroll forms, and print W-2's.

    Upcoming Dates

  • Resume Writing / Job Searching

    Resumes are needed for most online job applications. Come and build your resume to reflect your positive work history. Class may also go online to perform job and educational searches such as completing online applications and writing and emailing resumes.

    Upcoming Dates

  • Web Design/ Coding with HTML and CSS

    This course will teach you to create material for the web. You do not need to have attended the 1st course to in the series to participate.

    Upcoming Dates

  • Web Marketing Series: Attracting the Customer

    Learn the basics of visual design applied to the web. Class covers layout, colors, type and what makes good and bad design. This is a non-technical class but solid Internet skills a must.

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 3/10/2012
  • Web Marketing Series: Basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

    Learn how to get your website to rank highly in Google and other search engines.

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 2/25/2012
  • Web Marketing Series: Effective Writing for the Web

    Learn how to maximize your website's sales message and get new customers.

    Upcoming Dates

    1. 3/24/2012