Professional Staffing Associates, Inc., in partnership with the Delaware Department of Labor and the Claymont Community Center offers an 11 week Business Skills Training Program followed by job placement assistance for individuals interested in employment in the business field.

Program Requirements:                             

  • Classes meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for 11 weeks
  • Participation in job search activities on-site in the classroom two days a week until employment is obtained
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Ninth grade reading and math levels                               

Program Curriculum:   

  • National Professional Certification in Customer Service
  • Numeric Data Entry
  • Alphabetic Keyboarding
  • Introduction to computers and Microsoft Windows®
  • Introduction to Microsoft Word, Excel®, PowerPoint®, and E-Mail
  • Alphabetic Filing
  • Being Smart about Your Money
  • Employment Success Strategies: effective listening and communication skills; dealing with emotions; understanding others; problem-solving; and team building
  • Professional image; cover letters; and resume preparation
  • Job Search Assistance

Thoughts from Program Alumni:

  • “I feel like I can do anything. This program changed my life.”

  • "What I love most about this program is what I learned about myself and other people. This program has changed my life.”

  • “With everything I have learned, I feel I can go through obstacles with ease. Knowledge is definitely the key and it is also the power. I have really enjoyed everything about this program and gained so much confidence. I really passed this fear I had for starting school all over again. Thank you so much for the opportunity. I will not let you down.”

  • “You do a wonderful job, don’t change a thing. You’re having a great impact on my life and you’re a wonderful role model for me and I thank you very much for choosing me to be one of your students.”

  • “I truly appreciate the time and effort that these instructors put in and I feel so important.”

Alumni News:

Professional Staffing's Business Skills Training Program has established a partnership with the New Castle County Library's Claymont, Delaware branch to provide volunteer librarians. Our current volunteer at the library is LeFreida Mincey. The library staff reports that LeFreida is a great help to the library because she pays great attention to detail, works well independently, is very efficient, and has a kind and cheerful personality.
3301 Green St.
Claymont, DE 19703
302.798.3520
302.798.0215 Fax
training@professionalstaffinginc.com

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