NEW!  Robeson Community College is offering a new Leadership Academy.  This academy is perfect for the new leader, or anyone interested in moving into a leadership position.  This academy consists of three classes which can be taken at the same time or can serve as stand-alone courses.  Each of these classes will be offered as a HYBRID class and will require several face-to-face dates throughout the class.

THE ART OF LEADERSHIP

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• Leadership Development
• Decision Making
• Management and Planning
• Teambuilding
• Effective Communication

Dates:

• September 16 – December 9, 2024

Cost:  $182.00

Textbook:  Call the bookstore at 910.272.3520 for updated cost.

 

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

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• Culture Development
• Implementing Change
• Healthy Management
• Team Values & Motivation

Dates:

• September 17 – December 10, 2024

Cost:  $182.00

Textbook:  Call the bookstore at 910.272.3520 for updated cost.

 

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

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This course is designed for instructional areas related to personnel/human resource management

• Equal Opportunity Laws and the Legal Environment
• Recruitment and Selection
• Performance Appraisals/Evaluations
• Employee Development
• Compensation Planning
• Employee Relations

Dates:

• October 17 – November 21, 2024

Cost:  $127.00

Textbook:  Call the bookstore at 910.272.3520 for updated cost.

 

EFFECTIVE TEACHER TRAINING

 

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NOTE:  The Public Schools of Robeson County no longer requires this training class.  Please contact Public Schools of Robeson County for more information on applying for a Substitute Teacher position.

Many school systems require a certain number of hours of training prior to becoming a Substitute Teacher.  This is a 36-hour training that provides hands-on activities and role playing to prepare you for teaching children of all ages.  Robeson Community College offers day, night and weekend classes to fit your schedule. 

To register, click on the link about “Click Here To Register for Classes”. The cost of the course is $125 plus a $2.00 access fee.  A textbook entitled “The First Days of School” by Harry and Rosemary Wong (5th Edition) is required and can be purchased through the RCC Bookstore for $42.00.  Contact Melinda Chavis (910) 272-3604 or Julie Baxley (910) 272-3671 for additional information.

 

Effective Teacher Training Schedule 

ONLINE/HYBRID CLASSES (Virtual Lecture sessions using Microsoft Teams platform will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm.)

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DAY CLASSES (FACE-TO-FACE)

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This course is required for anyone interested in becoming a Notary Public for the first time. It is recommended for all notaries as a refresher course.

NCGS 10B-5(b) provides the following requirements to be commissioned as a Notary Public in NC:

1. Be at least 18 years of age or legally emancipated as defined in Article 35 of Chapter 7B of the General Statutes.
2. Reside or have a regular place of work or business in this State.
3. Reside legally in the United States.
4. Speak, read, and write the English language.
5. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
6. Pass the course of instruction described in this Article, unless the person is a licensed member of the North Carolina State Bar.
7. Purchase and keep as a reference the most recent manual approved by the Secretary that describes the duties and authority of notaries public.
8. Submit an application containing no significant misstatement or omission of fact.

Students must provide current state or federal picture identification for admission to class.  The active-duty military and civilian ID cards DO NOT meet the identification requirements. 

Also, students must have a copy of the current edition of the following required textbook:

North Carolina Notary Public Manual 2016  (ISBN:978-1560118510.).

It is strongly recommended that students study the manual prior to class attendance to be better prepared for the state examination given at the end of the class.  

Please be aware that there are several sites that are currently selling counterfeit books.  These counterfeit books are not acceptable by the state, and you will have to purchase the correct book prior to being allowed to sit in the class.  If you have questions concerning your book, please feel free to contact Julie Baxley at 910.272.3671

Cost of the course is $70.00 plus $2.00 access fee. 

To register, please click on the link above that states “Click Here to Register for Classes”.  You may also visit the Charles V. Chrestman Workforce Development Center to complete the registration paperwork and make payment in person.  For more information, please contact Melinda Chavis (910) 272-3604. 

Class Dates:

REAL ESTATE

 

PRE-LICENSING CLASSES

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Real Estate Provisional Broker Class

This course is designed to meet the educational requirements for a provisional broker as prescribed by the NC Real Estate Commission. Topics include basic real estate principles and practices, law and contracts, financing, closing valuation, fair housing and real estate laws. For more information, go to www.ncrec.gov.  To register please click “Register for Classes” above.  If you have any questions, please contact Melinda Chavis (910) 272-3604.

Class Cost:  $182.00

Required Textbook – “North Carolina Real Estate Today” 3^rd edition   ISBN is 978-1-7337996-7-6 

Please call the bookstore to get updated price.  910.272.3520

DAY CLASS:

08/09/2024 – 12/13/2024                           Fridays                               9:00 am – 2:00 pm

NIGHT CLASS:

09/05/2024 – 12/12/2024                          Tuesdays & Thursdays      5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

 

Real Estate Review – Exam Prep

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This course is designed to provide an intensive review of topics and is designed to prepare the student for the sales and broker licensing examination. Topics covered include real estate terms, contracts, leases, ownership, licensing law, finance, listing and closing of property, property valuation, and building construction.

June 22 & June 23, 2024           CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELED – CHECK LATER FOR NEW DATES

Cost:  $72.00

No textbook required.

 

POST LICENSING CLASSES:

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POST 301 BROKER RELATIONSHIPS & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Post 301 – Broker Relationships and Responsibilities course is one of the three 30-classroom hour courses in the North Carolina mandatory Post licensing education program. All three courses must be completed by North Carolina provisional brokers within 18 months of after initial licensure to remain eligible for active license status. The primary objective of the course is to provide instruction at a level beyond that provided in Prelicensing courses on topics deemed to be of special importance. Topics addressed in this course include: .a review of agency relationships in real estate residential and commercial sales and commercial property management transactions, a real estate broker’s legal duties to clients and customers, a step-by-step review and discussion of the functions and responsibilities of a real estate broker when working with sellers and buyers, a review of issues associated with transactions in progress when a broker leaves a firm, and a review of license status and education issues. For more information, go to http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/   To register, click above where it shows “Click Here to Register” or call Melinda Chavis at 910.272.3604 for more information.

DATES COMING SOON!

July 20 – July 28, 2024                Saturday and Sunday             8:00 am – 5:00 pm     Room 1803

COST:  $127

 

POST 302 BROKER CONTRACTS & CLOSING

The Post 302 – Contracts and Closing course is one of the three 30-instructional hour courses in the North Carolina mandatory Post-licensing education program. All three courses must be completed by North Carolina provisional brokers within 18 months after initial licensure to remain eligible for active license status. The primary objective of the course is to provide instruction at a level beyond that provided in Prelicensing courses on topics deemed to be of special importance. Topics addressed in this course include selected basic contract law concepts, real estate sales contract preparation, sales contract procedures, buyer’s due diligence, closing procedures, real estate Settlement Procedures Act, closing disclosure preparation, contracts for deed, options, and selected real estate license status and education issues. For more information, go to http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/  To register, click above where it shows “Click Here to Register” or call Melinda Chavis at 910.272.3604 for more information.

 

DATES COMING SOON!

Saturday & Sunday                            8:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

POST 303 NC LAW, RULES & LEGAL CONCEPTS

The Post 303 – NC Law, Rules, and Legal Concepts course is one of the three 30-instructional hour courses in the North Carolina mandatory Post-licensing education program. All three courses must be completed by North Carolina provisional brokers within 18 months after initial licensure to remain eligible for active license status. The primary objective of the course is to provide instruction at a level beyond that provided in Pre-licensing courses on topics deemed to be of special importance. Topics addressed in this course include general North Carolina licensing requirements, brokerage compensation issues, the disciplinary process, specialized types of real estate, property management in NC, and miscellaneous NC laws and legal concepts.  To register, click above where it shows “Click Here to Register” or call Melinda Chavis at 910.272.3604 for more information.

June 1, 2, 8, and 9, 2024                      Saturday & Sunday                       8:00 am – 5:00 pm          Room 1802

 

 

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Robeson Community College and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) have partnered to offer an insurance career pathway with scholarship opportunities for students. 

Three academies will be held each year with the first Insurance Pre-licensing Academy beginning February 6, 2023. The academy offers the pre-licensing education required by the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) to become an insurance licensee. Program courses will include Life Insurance, Accident & Health/Sickness Insurance and Medicare Supplement/Long-Term Care/Estate Insurance. Students will be provided with a student kit that includes a laptop and other essential tools to complete the course and successfully begin a career in the insurance field.

Interested students should contact Melinda Chavis 910.272.3604 mchavis@robeson.edu for more information. 

 

Class Dates: Students must enroll and successfully complete both classes listed below for the Insurance Academy.

Both classes are hybrid classes and requires specific dates for face-to-face meetings.  Beginning and end dates are listed below.

August 19 – October 15, 2024                     Monday & Tuesday                6:00 pm – 8:00 pm              

 

Insurance Employability Skills 

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August 26 – October 15,2024                    Monday & Tuesday                6:00 pm – 8:00 pm  

BASIC AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS 

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The course prepares individuals for an entry level position as automotive service technicians who inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles and light trucks that run on gasoline, electricity, or alternative fuels. Topics may include brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, suspension & steering, automatic transmission & transaxle, engine repair, heating & air conditioning, manual drive train & axles, and alternative fuel technologies. Upon completion, students may sit for industry-recognized credentials.  Call (910) 272-3630 to register.   Registration and payment is required one week prior to class start date.  

Date	Day	Time
8/20/2024 – 1/16/2025	Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	5:30pm – 9:30pm
TBA	1 Saturday Per Month	8:30am – 3:30pm

Cost: $182.60

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

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Date	Day	Time
Dates Coming Soon	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	5:30pm – 9:30pm
*1 Saturday per month		8:30am – 3:30pm

Cost: $182.60

VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTIONS & OBD II   

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CLICK HERE to register for On Board Diagnostic!

This course is designed to meet the training sixteen (16) hours and licensing requirements (initial and/or renewal) for Vehicle Safety and OBD II Program administered by the NC Division of Motor Vehicles, License and Theft Bureau.  Upon completion, the student will understand the rules, regulations and procedures for conducting a vehicle safety inspection.  Students must register for each class required.  

 

Date	Day	Time
6/3/24 – 6/4/24 (Safety)	Monday, Tuesday	5:30pm – 9:30pm
6/5/24 – 6/6/24 (OBDII)	Wednesday, Thursday	5:30pm – 9:30pm
7/8/24 – 7/9/24 (Safety)	Monday, Tuesday	5:30pm – 9:30pm
7/10/24 – 7/11/24 (OBDII)	Wednesday, Thursday	5:30pm – 9:30pm
9/9/24 – 9/10/24 (Safety)	Monday, Tuesday	5:30pm – 9:30pm
9/11/24 – 9/12/24 (OBDII)	Wednesday, Thursday	5:30pm – 9:30pm
10/7/24 – 10/8/24 (Safety)	Monday, Tuesday	5:30pm – 9:30pm
10/9/24 – 10/10/24 (OBDII)	Wednesday, Thursday	5:30pm – 9:30pm
11/11/24 – 11/12/24 (Safety)	Monday, Tuesday	5:30pm – 9:30pm
11/13/24  – 11/14/24 (OBDII)	Wednesday, Thursday	5:30pm – 9:30pm
12/9/24 – 12/10/24 (Safety)	Monday, Tuesday	5:30pm – 9:30pm
12/11/24 – 12/12/24 (OBDII)	Wednesday, Thursday	5:30pm – 9:30pm

Cost: $72.00

To register, CLICK HERE or call 910-272-3630.

MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER INITIAL LICENSE                                                    

This 12-hour of pre-licensing training is required to become an Independent Automobile Dealer and apply for the Used Motor Vehicle Dealer’s License.  Class size is limited.   Registration and payment is required one week prior to class start date.  

Dates	Days	Time
4/15/24 – 4/18/24	Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday	5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
6/17/24 – 6/20/24	Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday	5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
8/19/24 – 8/22/24	Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday	5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

10/14/24 – 10/17/24

Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday

5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

12/9/24 – 12/12/24

Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday

5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Cost: $72.00

To register, CLICK HERE or Call 910-272-3680.

                                                     

                                     MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER RENEWAL                                                                

This course meets the 6-hours required of the NC Department of Motor Vehicles for independent car dealers’ annual license renewal.  Class size is limited.

 

Dates	Days	Time
5/21/24 – 5/23/24	Tuesday & Thursday	6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
7/16/24 – 7/18/24	Tuesday & Thursday	6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
9/17/24 – 9/19/24	Tuesday & Thursday	6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

11/19/24 – 11/21/24

Tuesday & Thursday

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Cost: $72.00

To register, CLICK HERE or Call 910-272-3680.

 

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Attend this 8-hour training class to receive classroom lecture and hands-on practice to become a certified forklift operator.  You must be 18 years of age to attend this class.

 

Date	Day	Time
April 20, 2024	Saturday	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
May 18, 2024	Saturday	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
July 20, 2024	Saturday	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
September 21, 2024	Saturday	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
November 16, 2024	Saturday	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Cost: $72.60

For more information, please contact Julie Locklear @ 910.272.3630.

 

 

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Robeson Community College, the North Carolina Community College System, and Carolinas Association of General Contractors have partnered to create an 8 week Construction Bootcamp.  Students will learn the basic foundational skills for entry level positions in the contraction field.  Students will obtain certifications in the following areas:

• NCCER Core
• OSHA 10
• Forklift Operator

Classes will begin SOON!  Class will meet on Monday – Thursday from 7″30 am – 3:30 pm for 8 weeks.  For more information, please contact Melinda Chavis at 910.272.3604.

Fundamentals of Culinary

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This course introduces the fundamental concepts, skills and techniques in basic cookery, and moist, dry and combination heat. Emphasis is placed on recipe conversion, measurements, terminology, classical knife cuts, safe food/equipment handling, flavorings/seasonings, stocks/sauces/soups, and related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to exhibit the basic cooking skills used in the foodservice industry.

COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, students with should be able to do the following:

• Have the knowledge of basic food-service industry history
• Describe and implement the needed steps in preventing food poisoning and food-borne diseases
• Demonstrate recipe conversion
• Exhibit basic cooking skills used in the foodservice industry

INSTRUCTOR:  Chef Guy Forsberg 

COST:  $125 + $2.00 access fee

Other Materials/Supplies

Students are required to have one pair of non-slip rubber-soled shoes, and hair restraints. Rules of sanitation must be followed; therefore short, clean fingernails are a must with no polish and/or artificial nails. The wearing of jewelry, except a plain wedding band, is also not authorized. Students are encouraged to bring in their own Knife kit that should include but not limited to a Chef knife, boning knife, paring knife, and slicing knife. If there are any questions, please contact the instructor.

For more information, please contact Melinda Chavis at 910.272.3604.