Plus-50 Lifelong Learning

Wake Tech offers courses designed especially for adults age 50 or older that can help you discover a new career, improve your job search skills, plan for retirement or explore personal interests. The Plus-50 program has courses that range from such as yoga to dance to Spanish to scrapbooking.

In addition to courses offered at various Wake Tech campuses and sites, we offer programs at senior centers, community and recreation sites throughout Wake County. If you take a course at a location other than a Wake Tech campus, you must register for the course at that specific location.

Partner sites and senior centers

Community/Senior Center

Phone

Location

Apex Community Center

919-249-3402

53 Hunter St., Apex, NC 27502

Cary Senior Center

919-469-4061

120 Maury Odell Place, Cary, NC 27513

Eastern Wake Senior Center

919-365-4248

323 Lake Drive, Wendell, NC 27591

Garner Senior Center

919-779-0122

205 E. Garner Road, Garner, NC 27529

Northern Wake Senior Center

919-554-4111

235 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587

Become an entrepreneur

You may have dreamed of starting a business or turning hobbies or volunteer work into a money-making operation. Wake Tech's Small Business Center (SBC) and Entrepreneurship Initiatives programs have resources to help get you started. Talk with an SBC advisor in a free, confidential session any time questions arise.

Launch your business

Retired to rehired

Going back into the workforce can be daunting. You may wonder about your tech skills or generation gaps in the workplace – or you may be seeing a challenge you haven't identified yet. Wake Tech's Career Transitions Forum is a great place to start. The unique, weekly series of lectures and networking activities brings professionals together to share ideas and experience in a supportive environment.

Career Transitions Forum

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Course

Career Transitions Forum: Networking and Success Strategies

Name

HRD-3006X2

Overall Quality of This Course

★★★★★

Based on 6 student surveys.

Available Classes

Not currently offered.

Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details

Intended Audience

Job seekers who are transitioning in their careers.

Description

Course Objectives

have received and discovered new ideas and skills to incorporate into their professional repertoire for gaining employment.
have had the opportunity to evaluate, synthesize and discriminate information that is relatable and applicable to their job search and professional development.
have gained a current real-world perspective of opportunities, skills development and challenges for a career transition.
have networked with other job seeking professionals.

Outline of Instruction

Below are sample topics that presenters may speak on.

Using research to power a winning job search
Handling the interview: strategies and tactics
Compensation from the company's perspective
Leveraging LinkedIn
A recruiter's perspective
Personal branding in your job search
Networking: a new mindset
How to increase your influence, credibility, and confidence
Salary negotiation
Understanding current and local job-hiring trends
Exploring alternate money-making ideas

Contact Hours

CEU's

Industry Standard, State, or National Certification

CE to CU Articulation

Prerequisites

N/A

Text and Supplies Needed

Materials will be provided.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course

Attendance 100%
Participation
This is an open/entry program that allows participants to attend any meeting once registered. Attending any one meeting will meet the attendance requirement.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Job seekers who are transitioning in their careers.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

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Learning New Tricks: Seeking Employment As a Mature Professional - HRD-3006AD2
Explore Leadership Skills for Gaining and Maintaining Employment - HRD-3006AC2
Beat the Applicant Tracking System and Get Your Resume Noticed - HRD-3001AV2
Make Your Resume Work for You - HRD-3001BE2

Course Contact Information

HRD Office http://hrd.waketech.edu

[email protected]

919-532-5694 or 919-532-5696