Eastern Kentucky

JOB FAIR Multiple employers

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RO AD S HOW 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Ashland Transportation Center 99 15th Street Ashland, KY Join us for the first ever Eastern Kentucky Job Fair Road Show, a multi-employer job fair aimed at connecting jobseekers with regional employers. If you're unemployed or underemployed, attend the Road Show to meet with employer representatives and apply for jobs in person!

The Road Show is sponsored by the following partners:

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Introduction to Photography II

March 15 - April 19, 2016 (Meets Tuesday Evenings) 6:30-S:OOPM

$75

Roberts Drive Campus 4700 Roberts Drive Building 5 Room 510 Ashland, KY 41102

Think you know your camera inside and out? Think again! Kick your photography skills up a notch by learning even more settings and features that weren't covered in the first Intro class. Topics covered include EV and flash compensation, advanced white balance and metering, and more in-depth manual settings. Taught by J.Bird Cremeans this class will include fun homework assignments to help you develop a better understanding of your camera and a more creative eye. The class is designed for beginners and hobbyists. A camera with manual functions is highly recommended for this class.

Register on line at www.ashland.kctcs.edu/Workforce Solutions

Email~ or call 606-326-2130 for more information or to register.

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Photoshop

March 16 - April 20, 2016 (Meets Wednesday Evenings} 6:30-8:30PM

$85

Roberts Drive Campus 4700 Roberts Drive Building 5 Computer Lab Ashland, KY 41102

Don't let Photoshop intimidate you! Learn just what you need to know through hands-on training taught by J.Bird Cremeans who has been using Photoshop since 1999. This class is ideal for anyone interested in photography, graphic design, photo restoration, digital scrapbooking, and more.

Register online at www.ashland.kctcs.edu/Workforce Solutions

Email or call 606-326-2130 for more information or to register.

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SPRING 2016 SESSION

February 13 - March 19, 2016 February 13, 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19

Six Saturdays 8:00 am-12:00 pm

Roberts Drive Campus 4 700 Roberts Drive Ashland, KY 41102

$279/person

Workforce Solutions 606.326.2130

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Electrician Journeyman License Exam

Preparation Class Are you ready to sit for the Kentucky Electrical Exam?

Do you have the hours and experience necessary to take the test but aren't sure if you're really prepared? Have you taken the exam before without passing? Do you need a refresher course in the basics of electricity?

If so, register for our Kentucky Electrical License Exam Preparation class today!

Class is led by seasoned professional, Lennis Adkins. Lennis is a KY licensed Master Electrician with more than 40 years of electrical experience. Register today and prepare to take your exam!

Please bring your most recent edition of the International Building Code book.

About the Class:

• This is a six week class that meets for a total of 24 contact hours.

• Students will have the opportunity to take a practice exam.

• Workbook included with tuition

• After class, students are encouraged to register to take the actual exam facilitated by ACTC.

Suggested Materials:

• Latest edition of International Building

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HR Law Series-The Top 10 for 2016

Who Should Attend? Anyone who makes decisions regarding personnel - HR ~ directors, managers and supervisors is invited to this lecture series. Learning to ~ identify legal pitfalls is imperative for avoiding lawsuits. Attendees will have the op-,..;:

: portunity to ask questions to legal counsel specific to their company. ~· Local attorney Leigh Gross Latherow designed these workshops to help HR profes-.:: sionals navigate the waters of HR rules and regulations. Ms. Latherow is an employ-, '

ment law attorney and partner at VanAntwerp Attorneys, LLP Ashland, Kentucky.

Workshop 1-Top 10 Hiring and Firing Mistakes - March 3, 201610:00am-11:30am From background checks, medical and drug testing to defending unemployment and retaliation claims. Look at the Top 10 mistakes HR personnel make in hiring and firing.

Workshop 2-Top 10 ADA Mistakes - May 26, 2016 10:00am-11:30am Learn how to minimize liability risks by examining topics such as drug addictions, accommodation requests, the interaction between the ADA and workers compensation, insufficient job descriptions, and setting precedents. Look at the Top 10 mistakes HR personnel make when trying to navigate the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Workshop 3- Top 10 Wage and Hour Mistakes - September 15, 201610:00am-11:30am

Examine the Top 10 wage and hour mistakes made by employers, including improper worker classifications, pay­ing out sick leave PTO at termination, break time obligations, required documentation upon hiring, overtime cal­culation mistakes, and disciplining salary employees.

Workshop 4-Top 10 Questions to Legal Counsel by HR Personnel - November 11, 201610:00am-11:30am

Learn answers to the Top 10 HR questions posed to legal counsel, including : Can an employee be fired for what they post on Face book? Can an employee be disciplined for conduct outside the workplace, including going to jail? Can an employer require a salaried employee to use PTO when the business is closed for inclement weath­er? What if no PTO time remains? What must an employer do to properly perform a background check? And

Cost is $35 per workshop and includes handout mat erials!

Location: Ashland Community and Technical College, 4700 Roberts Drive Campus, Room 509

Register: Call 606-326-2130 or email AS_WORKFORCE@kctcs.edu to register and pay today!

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National Career Readiness Certificate For Job Seekers

Check it out!

Why do I need a National Career Readiness Certificate?

D Whether you're looking for a job or seeking to bolster your

credentials, earning a National Career Readiness Certificate

(NCRC) gives you proof of your skills.

D Differences in salaries across skill levels occur for each of the

tests included in the certificate

What if I already have my High School Diploma, do I still need an NCRC?

D Yes, an NCRC demonstrates your ability to perform tasks in the world of work. And like your

diploma, it's portable.

D Employers across the nation are relying on the NCRC's along with diplomas or other credentials to

hire the best people for their jobs.

The National Career Readiness Certificate is awarded after you complete a standardized test-ACT

WorkKeys® (in Reading for Information, Applied Math, and Locating Information.) You may earn a

National Career Readiness Certificate in one of three levels based on your performance.

DD Silver-signifies skills needed for 65% of jobs

DD Gold-signifies skills needed for 90% of jobs

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By earning a National Career Readiness Certificate, you can demonstrate that you possess the key

foundational job skills needed for virtually every job. This gives you an advantage when applying for jobs.

CONTACT INFORMATION: ACTC Adult Learning Center

1400 College Drive, Room 167

Ashland, KY 41101

606-326-2437 or 606-326-2457

Or Email: Penny.Qualls@KCTCS.EDU

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The l\ICRC can help Kentucky employers:

o find qualified job applicants

o take the guess work out of hiring

o reduce turnover, overtime and waste

o match employees to the appropriate job

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o develop focused training initiatives for incumbent workers

o implement a certified worker pool for recruiting I retention

o increase employee performance

o improve business production, and

o boost company profitability

The NCRC provides Kentucky employers:

o HR tool for hiring

o job profiling and utilizing existing profiles

o lower bottom line

o more promotable staff

o narrow applicant pool, and

o reduced training and continued training cost

Three employee skill levels provide clear results

o Silver-qualified for 65% of jobs

o Gold-qualified for 95% of jobs

o Platinum-qualified for 99% of jobs

Contact: Penny.Qualls@kctcs.edu or call 606-326-2457 or 606-326-2437 at ACTC/Adult Learning Center 1400 College Dr. Room 167 Ash land, KY 41101