NDCC Programs and Services

New Directions Career Center offers the following programs and services:

Click here for the Program Calendar.

To register for one of our programs call (614) 849-0028 or click here for more information on our registration process.

Financial assistance is available for programs and services based on financial need.

New Directions

A program for women in transition designed to reduce barriers to satisfying, long-term employment and assist in developing a career plan.

The intensive, four-week course helps women:

Discover career interests through assessment.
Identify and challenge barriers to employment.
Set achievable career goals.
Make informed career decisions.
Improve wellness in all areas of life.

New Directions meets Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Upcoming Dates:

Feb. 17 – Mar. 12, 2010 *class begins on Wed.
Mar. 22 – Apr. 16, 2010
Apr. 27 – May 21, 2010 *class begins on Tue.
June 2 – 25, 2010 *class begins on Wed.

Creating Career Options

A three (3) session career assessment course open to men and women designed to help individuals navigate career change and make informed career decisions.

Discover your career interests through assessment.
Learn to research career options that are right for you.
Develop an effective career change plan.

Creating Career Options is three sessions: Monday and Wednesday, 5:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Upcoming Dates:

Feb. 1, 3, 6, 2010
Mar. 8, 10, 13, 2010
May 17, 19, 22, 2010
June 21, 23, 26, 2010

Advanced Career Techniques

Session 1: Resumes Your Way

Develop an eye-catching, effective resume that stands out from all the rest.

Session 2: Job Search Strategies

Learn job searching strategies that can increase your chances of finding a great job.

Session 3: Interviewing Skills and Salary Negotiation

Learn how to prepare for an interview. Develop salary negotiation skills to convince the employer to offer you a salary based on your value.

Advanced Career Techniques is three sessions: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Upcoming Dates:

Feb. 8, 9, 10, 2010
Mar. 15, 16, 17, 2010
May 24, 25, 26, 2010
June 28, 29, 30, 2010

Individual Career Counseling

Client can discuss their occupational questions and challenges one-on-one with a licensed career counselor.

One (1) hour sessions typically scheduled Monday - Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Other times potentially available upon request.

Graduates of our programs are eligible to meet one-on-one with our Career Placement Specialist to receive help identifying employment, networking and training opportunities that match their individual qualifications and career goals.

Bridging the Digital and Professional Divide*

A program designed for job seekers 50-years and older, who want an introduction to technology and communication keys needed to be successful in today’s workforce. Class topics include:

Resume Writing and Effective Interviewing
Basic Computer Navigation on Windows OS
Basic Word Processing in Microsoft Word 2007
Basics of Internet Browsing and E-mail
On-line Job Searching and Applications
Professionalism in the Workplace

Bridging the Digital and Professional Divide is held weekdays from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Days of the week vary each month

Upcoming Dates:

Jan. 7 – 29, 2010
Feb. 11 – Mar. 5, 2010
Mar. 18 – Apr. 9, 2010
Apr. 19 – May 14, 2010
May 27 – Jun. 18, 2010

* Bridging the Digital and Professional Divide is not eligible for our sliding fee scale.

Monthly Workshops

Workshops address a variety of career development topics above and beyond our core programming, including financial literacy, communication skills and life-long learning topics. Workshops are relevant to the unemployed, underemployed and newly employed and assist participants as they move through the job search process, enter employment, and become financially independent and responsible.

Upcoming Workshops:

Effective Interviewing Skills Improve your job interviewing skills by learning to overcome interviewer objections, clearly explain how your experience benefits the employer, and by avoiding the introduction of “negatives” in your answers.

This workshop is free and open to the public, as well as current clients of the Center.

Call (614) 849-0028 x100 to RSVP no later than the Monday before each scheduled workshop.

February 2, 2010 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Martin Luther King Library Branch, 1600 E. Long Street, Columbus, Ohio

February 11, 2010 from 1:00-3:00 pm
Bexley Library Branch, 2411 East Main Street, Bexley, Ohio

March 2, 2010 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
New Albany Library Branch, 200 Market Street, New Albany, Ohio

March 18, 2010 from 1:00-4:00 pm
Westland Area Library Branch, 4740 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio

April 6, 2010 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Northern Lights Library Branch, 4093 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

May 4, 2010 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Northside Library Branch, 1423 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio

June 1, 2010 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Parsons Branch, 845 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

CENTRAL OHIO JOB HELP DAY

People in central Ohio looking to sharpen their resume writing or interviewing skills can take advantage of Central Ohio’s Job Help Day on March 18, 2010. Library branches in the central Ohio library system will be hosting events to help job seekers.

New Directions Career Center will be at the Bexley Library Branch from 1:00-3:00 pm providing one-on-one resume help to interested patrons at that branch.

Contact your local branch to see what’s being offered in your town!

Whether you're ready to start your career journey today, or would like to speak with a career counselor for more information - call us!

Each individual is entitled to one, FREE orientation session with a career counselor.

In that session we will get to know your situation and the career help you're looking for. We will explain our programs and services in detail and help you decide which service would be best for you and your career goals.

Call (614) 849-0028 and ask to speak to a career counselor about setting up an orientation session.