April 24, 2009

(Columbia, MD) – During the first week of May, Howard Community College (HCC) will offer two free career information classes.

The first, “Encore Careers,” convening Friday, May 1, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., presents information on the current job market and how county residents can use free resources at the college to prepare for a job search. Included in the discussion will be the free resources at the college available to county residents, including online career assessments, job fairs, resume writing assistance, and job search workshops.

The second class, “Resume Refresher,” running Friday, May 8, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., provides tips on preparing resumes for today’s job market. Participants will learn how to highlight skills and experience to a potential employer, prepare resumes for online submission, and use software templates for formatting resumes.

Both classes will be held at the college’s Gateway Campus at 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive and are free and open to the public. However, due to limited seating, registration is required.

For course and registration information, call 410-772-4823 or visit www.howardcc.edu and click on “Continuing Education.”

About HCC
Howard Community College is a publicly funded two-year community college serving the educational needs of citizens and employers in Howard County, Maryland since 1970. With its slogan, “You Can Get There From Here,” the college has forged a variety of partnerships to offer career and transfer programs to over 25,000 students annually at its main campus in Columbia, the Ecker Business Training Center, Laurel College Center, and the historic Belmont Conference Center. Located midway between two major metropolitan areas, Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD, Howard Community College is an affordable, community-based institution that has long been recognized for its ability to inspire learning, and the lifelong pursuit of personal and professional goals. Among its many awards is the prestigious U.S. Senate Productivity Award for organizational performance excellence, awarded to the college in the spring of 2008.