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Keys2Success @ RCC

In the KeyTrain program, students are provided assistance with financial literacy, career exploration, interviewing, resume writing, and job search. This class leads students to certification with WorkKeys assessments and the NCCRC. It’s a powerful way to build self esteem, obtain real credentials, and be set up for success. Fee waiver available for individuals meeting criteria. You may enter and exit this class at any time. For information, call (910) 272-3604 or (910) 272-3613.

For a Continuing Education schedule click here.

Study Skills Resources

Study Skills for Students
Struggling to be a successful student? Don't get discouraged, it isn't magic! But it does require desire, dedication and a lot of work. If you want to learn how to become a successful student, this resource is for you.
College Student Study Skills Guide
This comprehensive guide explores the best methods for taking notes and preparing for exams and provides concrete strategies for dealing with test anxiety.
Succeeding with Exams
Chapter 6 from "The Guide to Learning and Study Skills for Higher Education and at Work"

Managing Your Time Effectively

Ten Effective Time Management Tips for Students
Although written for parents of young children, these tips are useful for students of all ages.
Time Management Tips for Busy College Students
Eight time management tips and strategies to ensure that you meet deadlines, are well prepared for exams, and have time for yourself while pursuing a college degree.

Recommended Career and Job Preparation Resources at RCC

Job & Career Accelerator
The Job & Career Accelerator gives job seekers the most comprehensive collection of job search and career exploration tools anywhere — all in one place and always available online. It includes resume and letter builders with targeted samples and tips, millions of job and internship postings, interviewing advice and a personal dashboard to track users' work. A link to the resource can be found on the PrepSTEP homepage.
PrepSTEP
PrepSTEP™ is packed with powerful resources for self-guided skill building, supplemental development materials, as well as vital tools for career preparation and workforce readiness.
Testing & Education Reference Center | Gale
Includes a new resume tool called the VisualCV, which includes: 18 default templates for creating well-designed resumes, with additional textual examples provided by industry and experience levels; various editing options, including a text-based form editor, a visual editor, and the ability to upload existing resumes; a cover letter editor, which includes three sample templates; a website editor, which lets users quickly create a website for their resume that can be shared with potential employers; an external library of 5,000 resume examples across varied industries
Vocations and Careers | Gale OneFile
Provides access to journals and magazines that aid users in researching a vocation, job searching, and maintaining a career. The database offers hundreds of current and applicable periodicals, from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.

Free Internet Job & Career Resources

Goodwill Community Foundation
For more than a decade, the GCFLearnFree.org program has helped millions around the world learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century. From Microsoft Office and email to reading, math, and more, GCFLearnFree.org offers more than 180 topics, including more than 2,000 lessons, 800+ videos, and 55+ interactives and games, completely free.
National Career Development Association
The National Career Development Association (NCDA) provides professional development, publications, standards, and advocacy to practitioners and educators who inspire and empower individuals to achieve their career and life goals.