Human Resources Development Program

Mission

Human Resources Development (HRD) focuses on the development of basic workplace skills by providing skill assessment services, employability skills training, and career development counseling to unemployed and underemployed adults.
HRD is the framework for helping employees develop their personal and organizational skills, knowledge, and abilities in the effort to place, retain, or motivate them.

Program Overview

Roanoke-Chowan Community College’s Human Resources Development (HRD) program provides comprehensive workforce preparation for individuals seeking to enter, re-enter, or advance in today’s competitive job market. Designed to build confidence and strengthen employability, the HRD program helps students identify career goals, improve workplace readiness, and develop the essential skills employers expect across all industries.

Coursework emphasizes communication, problem-solving, professionalism, digital skills, teamwork, financial literacy, and effective job search strategies, equipping students with the tools needed for long-term career success. These courses are designed to meet learners where they are, whether they need foundational computer training, career exploration, or advanced preparation for job applications and interviews.

Students in the HRD program also have the opportunity to prepare for and complete the National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) test, a nationally recognized credential that measures workplace skills in applied math, workplace documents, and graphic literacy. Earning the NCRC can significantly enhance a student’s résumé and demonstrate workforce readiness to employers.

Many HRD classes are offered tuition-free for individuals who meet eligibility requirements, including those who are unemployed, underemployed, seeking career advancement, or facing barriers to employment.

Whether students are preparing for their first job, transitioning between careers, or building skills for future growth, the HRD program provides a supportive environment and practical training to help them succeed.

Tuition Assistance

You may qualify for classes at NO COST TO YOU because individuals may be granted a waiver of class registration fees if they meet one of four criteria:

Unemployed or underemployed
Have received notification of pending layoff
Working and are eligible for federal earned income tax credit
Working and earning wages at or below two hundred percent (200%) of the federal poverty guidelines

To register and qualify for the fee waiver, you will need to complete the Tuition Fee Waiver.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

Natasha Worthington
Dean, Workforce & Continuing Education
📞 (252) 862-1234
📧 nworthington@roanokechowan.edu