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This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamental elements of the German language. Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the use of supplementary learning media and materials. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written German and demonstrate cultural awareness. This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.

This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of the German language. Emphasis is placed on the study of authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately, and creatively about the past, present, and future. Select sections of this course are eligible for Honors (look for section numbers with an "H"); This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.

This course provides an introduction to basic personal health and wellness. Emphasis is placed on current health issues such as nutrition, mental health, and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the factors necessary to the maintenance of health and wellness. Select sections of this course are eligible for OPTIONAL individual Honors projects (look for section numbers with an "H").

This course prepares students to take the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). Materials provided include a generous packet with strategies and practice problems for each section of the TEAS (Reading Comprehension, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage). Test-taking and anxiety-reduction skills are covered. No prerequisites or placement testing is required. Email nurseaide@durhamtech.edu for more information.

This course is designed to provide individuals with the required knowledge, tools, and resources to become recognized as a certified Community Health Worker (CHW) in North Carolina working in a variety of healthcare and community settings (Health Departments, Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Clinics, Faith-based Organizations, etc.). Instruction is designed to cover the nine core competencies essential to working as a certified CHW which include communication, capacity building, service coordination, interpersonal, advocacy, outreach, personal/professional skills. The knowledge base competencies will cover health and social issues that disproportionately impact clients including but not limited to chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma and cancer. Some of the social issues covered will include safety, emergency preparedness, social isolation and adverse childhood experiences (ACES). Students will also learn about the changing health care landscape in North Carolina and how to work with their clients in connecting them to resources through NCCARES 360 and others. Upon completion of this training students will be eligible for listing as a NC Certified Community Health Worker.

Este curso, que se imparte completamente en espanol, se concibio para brindar el conocimiento, las herramientas y los recursos requeridos para ser reconocido como un Promotor de Salud (CHW por sus siglas en ingles) certificado en Carolina del Norte, trabajando en diferentes sitios comunitarios y de atencion medica (Departamentos de Salud, Hospitales, Centros de Salud Federalmente Calificados, Clinicas, Organizaciones Religiosas, etc.). La ensenanza, seg n disenada, cubrira las nueve competencias que son esenciales al trabajo de un promotor de salud certificado, las cuales incluyen la comunicacion, la creacion de capacidad, la coordinacion de servicios y habilidades interpersonales, abogacia, alcance comunitario y habilidades personales/profesionales. Las competencias de conocimiento cubriran asuntos de salud y sociales que afectan de una manera desproporcionadamente a los clientes, incluyendo entre otros las enfermedades cronicas tales como la diabetes, el asma y el cancer. Algunos de los temas sociales que se tratara son la seguridad, la preparacion para emergencias, el aislamiento social y las experiencias adversas en la infancia (ACES por sus siglas en ingles). Los estudiantes tambien aprenderan sobre el panorama cambiante de la atencion medica en Carolina del Norte y como trabajar con sus clientes para conectarlos con recursos a traves de NCCARES 360 y otros sistemas. Al completar esta capacitacion, los estudiantes seran elegibles para consideracion como un Promotor de Salud certificado de Carolina del Norte. This course, taught completely in Spanish, is designed to provide individuals with the required knowledge, tools, and resources to become recognized as a certified Community Health Worker (CHW) in North Carolina working in a variety of healthcare and community settings (Health Departments, Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Clinics, Faith-based Organizations, etc.). Instruction is designed to cover the nine core competencies essential to working as a certified CHW which include communication, capacity building, service coordination, interpersonal, advocacy, outreach, personal/professional skills. The knowledge base competencies will cover health and social issues that disproportionately impact clients including but not limited to chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma and cancer. Some of the social issues covered will include safety, emergency preparedness, social isolation and adverse childhood experiences (ACES). Students will also learn about the changing health care landscape in North Carolina and how to work with their clients in connecting them to resources through NCCARES 360 and others. Upon completion of this training students will be eligible for listing as a NC Certified Community Health Worker.

This course is designed to provide individuals with the foundational knowledge, tools, and skills to work in care manager roles at various levels. The course focuses on care management and care coordination concepts, principles of care management practice, explores how care management fits within the broader healthcare system, and supports individuals in understanding value-based care. Individuals will be introduced to developing and implementing person-centered care plans to ensure that patients can implement effective self-management strategies to enable their recovery or management of complex, acute, or chronic health conditions. Participants will also learn how to identify and address social drivers of health and other barriers that impact health. Individuals who complete this course may be eligible to work at a variety of healthcare and community settings such as health departments, health systems, federally qualified health centers, clinics, and/or community-based organizations.

Training in childcare strategies based on movement and physical activity to enhance children's comprehensive development.

This course introduces world history from the dawn of civilization to the early modern era. Topics include Eurasian, African, American, and Greco-Roman civilizations and Christian, Islamic and Byzantine cultures. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in pre-modern world civilizations. This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.

This course introduces world history from the early modern era to the present. Topics include the cultures of Africa, Europe, India, China, Japan, and the Americas. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in modern world civilizations. This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.

This course is a survey of American history from pre-history through the Civil War era. Topics include the migrations to the Americas, the colonial and revolutionary periods, the development of the Republic, and the Civil War. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in early American history. Select sections of this course are eligible for OPTIONAL individual Honors projects (look for section numbers with an "H"); This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.

This course is a survey of American history from the Civil War era to the present. Topics include industrialization, immigration, the Great Depression, the major American wars, the Cold War, and social conflict. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in American history since the Civil War. Select sections of this course are eligible for OPTIONAL individual Honors projects (look for section numbers with an "H"); This course is approved for the Global Distinction Program.

This course provides supervised clinical experience in healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on practical application of curriculum concepts to the healthcare setting. Upon completion, students should be able to apply health information theory to healthcare facility practices.

Developed by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), the START program provides students with real-world knowledge and skills needed for a long-term career in the lodging industry. START (Skills, Tasks, and Results Training) provides training for all divisions of a lodging operation, including front desk, reservations, housekeeping, bell services, restaurant service, banquet setup, and more. This is the only hospitality training curriculum endorsed by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and is supported by its network of more than 10,000 hotel owners. Students who successfully complete the START program may earn up to five industry-recognized and portable professional certifications. Please email hospitality@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or upcoming courses.

Learn new strategies for finding and keeping a job. Discover what interviewers are really looking for, how to research a company and answer behavioral based interview questions. The course fee is waived for those who meet eligibility requirements. See durhamtech.edu/workforce-development for more information.

What is good customer service? How can it go from good to great? What are the pitfalls that people encounter when trying to deliver customer service? What is the best way to handle difficult customers? How can your appearance and attitude make or break a customer's experience? Learn the basics of good customer service and how it impacts an operation's bottom line. The course fee is waived for those who meet eligibility requirements. See durhamtech.edu/workforce-development for more information.

Need new and creative strategies for employment networking? Attend any one of these workshops to become familiar with different strategic plans of action to target your ideal job. Along with networking, learn proper interviewing techniques. The course fee is waived for those who meet eligibility requirements. See durhamtech.edu/workforce-development for more information.

Mature workers may face challenges in their job searches. Job seekers "of a certain age" may face negative stereotypes, but savvy, informed employers seek candidates who offer the best skills, regardless of age. Prepare yourself to be the best candidate by adding social networking to your search. The course fee is waived for those who meet eligibility requirements. See durhamtech.edu/workforce-development for more information.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completing requirements for this course, the student will be able to: 1. Understand the differences between informal communication and corporate communication expectations; 2. Demonstrate how to have difficult conversations, ask for what they want/need, and be able to speak up for themselves; 3. Understand the steps and process to getting a new position and how communication is used every step of the way; 4. Each student to create their own goal for the course. OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION: I. Intro to Corporate Communication A. How you introduce yourself to strangers: Elevator Pitch B. Writing Communication in Corporate C. Speaking Communication in Corporate D. How to have difficult conversations E. Using new technology to create better communication II. Know yourself Better A. Predictive Index Tool to learn everyone's Communications Styles B. Active Listening C. Public Speaking D. How to ask for what you want

Prove to employers that you possess the critical workplace skills in reading, applied math, and locating information. Upgrade skill levels to take the WorkKeys exam. This class is open-entry/open-exit, so you can start and attend anytime. The course fee is waived for those who meet eligibility requirements. See durhamtech.edu/workforce-development for more information.

This lab is based on meeting the "just in time" needs of the community and partners to provide a rotating schedule of employability skills topics across the two counties. Labs consist of one hour of instruction, videos, presentations, or guest speakers on a particular topic, then two hours of applying that topic to the job search. The last two hours may include one-on-one assistance, role playing, or group activities. The course fee is waived for those who meet eligibility requirements. See durhamtech.edu/workforce-development for more information.

Need to create a resume or cover letter, search for jobs, or apply for employment online? Need to practice and/or refresh your skills before taking WorkKeys assessments to earn your Career Readiness Certification? This instructor led lab provides resume development and enhancement tips, cover letter and online job search assistance. The course fee is waived for those who meet eligibility requirements. See durhamtech.edu/workforce-development for more information.

The P.I.V.O.T (Preparing Individuals for Varied Occupations and Transitions) course provides employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is designed to assess the interests, attitudes, aptitudes, and readiness as it relates to career, employment, and/or educational goals. The content of the instructional materials will focus on the following topics: personal development, career exploration, goal setting and the development of a written plan of action. The course fee is waived for those who meet eligibility requirements. See durhamtech.edu/workforce-development for more information.

This course provides specific work-readiness activities for students who are "justice involved." Individuals with a criminal record, ranging from being charged to being recently released from incarceration, can experience barriers to obtaining some licenses, certifications, and, ultimately, employment. This course helps students navigate education and skills training and provides an approach to interviewing and resume preparation customized to their needs. The course fee is waived for those who meet eligibility requirements. See durhamtech.edu/workforce-development for more information.

In partnership with Dress for Success, this 10-week workshop series is offered to women in search of employment. Students will develop a personal brand, customize resumes, build a professional network and get job leads from local companies. Career suiting is available to women who register for this course. The course fee is waived for those who meet eligibility requirements. See durhamtech.edu/workforce-development for more information.

Are you LinkedIn? Do you tweet? Do you consider Facebook to be a verb? If these terms are foreign to you, come learn the newest ways to use social media for networking and seeking employment. Since 80 percent of today's jobs are found on the "hidden" job market, find out how to establish an online presence to gain access to opportunities. 6 hours. The course fee is waived for those who meet eligibility requirements. See durhamtech.edu/workforce-development for more information.

Develop and enhance technology skills for the workplace. Learn how to use the computer to locate job openings, create a resume and cover letters, complete online applications on the internet, use social media for effective networking, and build an electronic employment portfolio. The course fee is waived for those who meet eligibility requirements. See durhamtech.edu/workforce-development for more information.

This course provides employability skills training for unemployed adults. The curriculum is designed to help the individual to deal with the challenges of job interviewing and effective networking, responses to interview questions, and projecting a positive professional image that makes a good first impression. Content includes discussion on the different categories of interview questions, mock interviews, answering difficult questions, and developing a contact list to assist in the job search. The course fee is waived for those who meet eligibility requirements. See durhamtech.edu/workforce-development for more information.

This course is designed to provide employability skills training for unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum framework is designed to help students understand real-life economic concepts and economic ways of thinking that will enable them to make better informed decisions as it relates to their role as a member of the workforce. Topics include, but are not limited to, wage improvement plans, workplace business concepts and basic economic literacy concepts.

This course covers skills and strategies designed to provide employability skills training and career exploration for the role of Income Maintenance Caseworker within Division of Social Service agencies, as well as other organizations and agencies that require familiarity with the state income based programs. The course fee is waived for those who meet eligibility requirements. See durhamtech.edu/workforce-development for more information.