July 3, 2007
Success Skills Classes Are July 30 - August 2 for Single Parents, Homemakers and Nontraditional Career Seekers

Free success skills classes designed to help students assess their career skills and to explore pathways at Northeastern Technical College will be offered at the college’s campus in Cheraw.

These classes are designed to provide participants with counseling and information about potential career pathways and the relevant training. Student will also have an opportunity to counsel with faculty members and students in any of NETC’s college transfer or career skills academic pathways. 

Classes are open to single parents, homemakers and individuals who are interested in nontraditional careers.  Single parents must be unmarried, or legally separated from a spouse, and have custody, or joint custody of a minor child.  Homemakers must be adults who work, without payment, to care for the home and family. 

Individuals interested in nontraditional careers are men or women who are interested in starting a career traditionally held by the opposite sex.  For example, women who are interested in becoming a machinist, electrician or drafter or, men who are interested in becoming a nurse, receptionist or accounting clerk are considered nontraditional.

The class will meet on July 30 – August 2 from 6-9 pm in room 212 at NETC Cheraw.

The success skills classes are free of charge.  Participants who complete these orientation and exploration classes will be encouraged to enter a second phase of the program, which includes enrolling as a student in one of Northeastern Technical College’s degree, diploma, or certificate earning pathways.    

Each participant will receive help in locating tuition assistance. Available assistance may include financial support in areas such as tuition, books, and possibly childcare and transportation for qualified students. 

Participants must have a high school diploma or GED and attend all classes in order to qualify for financial assistance through this type of special program.  Participants must also bring their 2006 income tax information to class for financial aid purposes.

For more information,  contact Teresa Rivers at (843) 921-6937 or Sarah Margaret Therrell at (843) 921-6938.  To participate in these classes, students must registrar by 1:30 on July 27 or, show up on the first day of class.

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