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<br /> their own cars. Other popular courses are in real estate, insurance,
<br /> data processing, and computer programming. Job placement is handled by
<br /> the Employment Security Commission.
<br /> Mary Friedman Orange County Emplo .-nt and Trainin: Agency, (CETA),
<br /> 410 Caldwell Extension, Chapel Hill, 942-8788: Services are available
<br /> to people who qualify because of low income or handicap. There are three
<br /> programs. 1) High school equivalency training combined with work experience
<br /> two hours a day. Students sometimes get jobs and leave the program be-
<br /> fore completing the program. 2) Individual referral. Students-are ,
<br /> paid $3.35 per hour for class time and are reimbursed for transportation
<br /> to class (usually at Alamance or Durham Technical). They are limited to
<br /> fields where need exists, such as-practical nursing, secretarial, data--
<br /> processing, accounting, and heating and air conditioning. 3) On-the-
<br /> job training (OJT). Private employers agree to train qualified persons
<br /> and are reimbursed up to 50% of their wages, decreasing as the trainee
<br /> becomes more competent. This program funds 8 people in Orange County
<br /> at one time, about 20 in a year, preparing them to work in the private
<br /> sector. Placement may be with employers outside Orange County, but,
<br /> transportation is a problem.
<br /> Mary Hackenbrock, Work Incentive, (WIN), 300 W. Tryon St. Hills-
<br /> borough, 732-8181, or 967-9251, ext. 255. This program is provided, by
<br /> the Department of Social Services and the Employment Security Commission
<br /> to serve welfare recipients. Any woman on AFDC whose children are 6 or
<br /> older must participate, while it is optional for mothers with children
<br /> under 6. Counseling' services evaluate skills and job history, and give
<br /> aptitude tests. Training may include adult basic education (below 8th
<br /> grade), GED preparation, one year of training at a technical institute,
<br /> and job seeking skills. Group training is provided in ego strength,
<br /> communication skills, role playing for job interviews, and other such
<br /> subjects to enhance employability. WIN workers go to employers to try
<br /> to develop jab opportunities. On-the-job training is the same as that
<br /> provided by CETA, and the two agencies work together and share resources.
<br /> WIN provides intensive employability services to a population especially
<br /> in need of such help.
<br /> Eunice Grossman, Duke Peer Counseling / Life Work Planning- Center,
<br /> Duke University Department of Continuing Education, Bivens Building,
<br /> 684-6259: Counseling services are provided for the public (not students),
<br /> including self assessment, job exploration, career planning, resume'
<br /> writing, job hunting skills, and goal setting. A comprehensive library
<br /> and handouts are available. Clients tend to be people with little con-
<br /> fidence who may be recent college graduates, divorced women or homemakers
<br /> who have been. out of the job market for years, or people- interested in
<br /> changing careers. This agency is not publicly funded and must charge
<br /> fees for services. However, mast of the counselors volunteer their time,
<br /> although they are professionally trained.
<br /> Jane McIntyre, Technical College of Alamance, P.O. Box 623, Haw
<br /> River, 578-2002: Job training is provided in six month, one year, or
<br /> two year courses for $39 a quarter. Basic adult education, adult high
<br /> school programs, and GED training are also available. Tutors and learn-
<br /> ing labs are abailable free to anyone on a variety of subjects where
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