| SURVIVAL SKILLS PROGRAM FOR SUPERVISORS The Center for Business and Technology at Springfield Technical Community College will offer "Survival Skills for Supervisors" during the upcoming term. This interactive program will focus on application and practice of critical supervisory skills including supervisory communication, understanding motivational models, giving performance feedback and leadership and team-building skills. Space in all programs is limited and pre-registration is required. Interested individuals can call the Center for Business and Technology at 755-4225. COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (CDL) TRAINING AVAILABLE Career opportunities for professional drivers of tractortrailers and heavy straight trucks have never been better for those who have the right training and skills. The Center for Business and Technology has partnered with New England Tractor Trailer Training School (NETTTS) to bring commercial driver license (CDL) training programs to individuals seeking such opportunities in Western Massachusetts. The Center will offer two programs during the upcoming term as part of this unique partnership: Commercial Driver License (CDL-A) Training (Tractor-Trailer Operator) and Commercial Heavy Straight Truck Training (CDL-B). Programs will begin every two to eight weeks throughout the year. Interested individuals should call 877-849-4652 for complete details. WEB-BASED MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION PROGRAM The Center for Business and Technology at Springfield Technical Community College recently announced the availability of a web-based program that is designed to prepare individuals to enter careers as medical transcriptionists. The series of four online courses includes keyboarding skills, medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology and medical transcription and is open to individuals interested in gaining skills for an entry-level position as medical transcriptionists and for those preparing for the American Association of Medical Transcriptionists (AAMT) certification exam. The Center for Business and Technology will conduct a free open house on Mar. 8. Interested individuals are invited to call the Center at 755-4225. EX-OFFENDERS JOB FAIR The second annual Community Ex-Offender Career Opportunity Fair will be held on Mar. 13 from 9 a.m-1 p.m. at Scibelli Hall, the Springfield Technical Community College gymnasium, 1 Armory Square in Springfield. All ex-offenders living in the community are invited to come to meet employers, and find out about job opportunities. Ex-offenders are urged to bring a resume or portfolio, but they will be welcome without one. Ex-offenders are also asked to come dressed for an interview. The Fair is free of cost and no pre-registration is necessary. Anyone wanting further info, or wishing to help with interviewing skills or resumes before the Career Fair, is asked to call the Hampden County Sheriff's Department After Incarceration Support System program at 733-5469, X205. The Career Fair is sponsored by the Hampden County Sheriff's Department and the Jail Educational and Training Advisory Council, in cooperation with Career Point and Future Works. If it snows heavily on Mar. 13, forcing cancellation of the Fair, it will be held on Mar. 15, same time, same place. |
