Columbus County JobLink Career Center
JobLink Career Centers are user friendly facilities located throughout North Carolina. Job seekers, training seekers and employers are provided access to career training and job placement services while serving as the connection between employers and qualified workers. Southeastern Community College hosts the Columbus County JobLink Career Center.
In a JobLink Career Center, customers come first. By offering a wide range of service options, from self-service to full-service, the JobLink Career Centers offer comprehensive training and employment services to the community, all under one roof. Free services available include career and personal assessments, employment readiness preparation, short-term skills training, job placement assistance, résumé preparation, and career counseling.
Students and job seekers have access to the Career Resource Center for extensive career exploration and job search efforts. Customers also have access to representatives from the Employment Security Commission, Vocational Rehabilitation, Telamon Corporation, Job Corp, and the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
Businesses can access applicant résumé and referrals, review labor market information and on-the-job training programs, receive prescreened applications, utilize space for interviewing job applicants, and receive employment and training services customized to their needs.
Located in A-Building, the Center is open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday until 8 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Columbus County JobLink Career Center is chartered by the Cape Fear Workforce Development Board and the NC Dept. of Commerce as a Level 3 Center, the highest designation.