| Workforce |
| English as a Second Language | |
| As part of the adult education program, Rockingham Community
College offers English As A Second Language (ESL) classes for students foreign to the
English language. These classes are designed to help students improve their communication
skills in English, especially the spoken language. English As A Second Language classes
are offered at any time during the year whenever there are twelve or more students
interested. These classes are held in various communities throughout the county. |
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Workplace Basic Skills Program |
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| Rockingham Community College’s Workplace Basic Skills
program provides job specific basic skills training to employees of business and industry
in the county. To meet new technology requirements and competitive challenges of a
worldwide economy, employees must have the skills necessary to progress on the job. These
basic skills include reading, computation, comprehension, critical thinking, writing, and
problem solving skills. By improving basic skills related to the job, employees become
more self-sufficient, have the ability to make better job decisions, and are capable of
accepting new responsibilities and new skill training. Rockingham Community College’s Workplace Basic Skills program can identify basic skill training needs specific to the job, set up appropriate basic skill training programs, and provide accurate assessment and evaluation of employee skills. |
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