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JULY 18-24, 2018 UCW 19 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM EDUCATION The CDC offers job searches, career assessments, seminars, job fairs and information sessions with employers. FTCC's Career Development Center helps students secure employment by TIFFANY TROUPE The Career Development Center at Fayetteville Technical Community College is a place where curriculum and continuing education students, as well as individuals in the community, receive assistance in searching for and securing employ- ment. The CDC benefits individuals by offering services such as job searches, career assessments, seminars, job fairs and information sessions with employers. The CDC also refers individuals to the Human Resource Development Employability Lab for additional assistance with services like resume writing, interviewing and improving workplace soft skills. The CDC also hosts employer seminars. The seminars consist of specific employers coming on- site at FTCC and talking with students about what it is that they are looking for in job candidates for their companies. The employers discuss the dif- ferent skills, training and/or education needed in order for candidates to be ideal for a specific posi- tion within a company. Employers also often set up a Q&A forum where students can ask their own questions to employers. A great tool that the CDC uses to assist employ- ers as well as individuals is the College Central Network. Employers utilize the CCN database to post company information and available posi- tions as well as recruit candidates for employment. Students utilize the database to post their profiles and resumes and view available positions posted by employers. The ultimate goal of this database is to meet the needs of students and employers by hous- ing helpful information. Another function of the CDC is collaborating with the different departmental areas and assisting with job fairs throughout the semester. Job fairs are an excel- lent way for students to meet with employers in their field of study. Students benefit from attending job fairs through opportunities to network, gain exposure and, in some cases, conduct on-the-spot interviewing. The CDC is located inside the Center for Business and Industry building at the Fayetteville campus, Room 135, and the hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. FTCC is currently registering students for fall classes in both curriculum (transfer) and corporate and continuing education (non-transfer) programs of study. Curriculum fall classes begin Aug. 20, and the class schedule for fall programs of study in corporate and continuing education is available at www.faytechcc.edu. The class schedule lists all the available pro- grams and classes along with information about class start dates, cost, course description, location and more. From the home page of FTCC's website, click "Corporate and Continuing Education" and then "Class Schedule" to see the broad range of programs available this fall. Visit with FTCC staff members face to face at our Fayetteville, Spring Lake or Fort Bragg campus locations for assistance with class registration, pro- gram selection, counseling and more. We look forward to opportunities to welcome new students, and we always enjoy seeing students return to FTCC for new learning experiences. Enroll in a class this fall and experience for yourself why FTCC truly is the smart choice for education. EVENTS Splash into summer in Cumberland County by AVERY POWERS With temperatures reaching well into the 90s, enjoy the summer with a little fresh air – and a lot of aquatic adventures. From epic water slides to relaxing river cruises, Cumberland County offers countless alternatives to your backyard pool in the way of affordable waterside fun. Home of the famous Tarzan Swings, Jump Tower and Master Blaster Slides, Fantasy Lake is the perfect place to find a little adventure. While the children cruise down the mellow Banana Slides, sit back and relax in one of several porch swings over the lake or grill out at one of three picnic areas on-site. Let your little ones discover Fantasy Land, a smaller version of Fantasy Lake perfect for elementary school-aged children. Fantasy Lake is located at 5869 Permastone Lake Rd. in Hope Mills. Tickets are $10 for ages 3-10 and ages 60 and up or $16 for ages 11-59. For a carefree day on the water, try a boat ride on the Cape Fear River. Captained by U.S. Coast Guard Commander Freddie Mims, these cruises come in 2-, 4- and 8-hour packages and vary in price depending on group size. Military and senior discounts, not to mention free rides for chil- dren under the age of 12, make these daytrips the perfect getaway for your family. Call 910-709-1758 for tickets and information. Grab your life jacket and test out your kayak- ing skills on the great Cape Fear. Cape Fear River Adventures in Lillington offers kayaking and canoe- ing, white water kayaking, rafting and lazy-river tub- ing. Enjoy a trip lasting anywhere from an hour to two days, or take a group of 12 or more on a team- building retreat. Open seven days a week mid-May through August, trips vary in cost according to the amount of time spent on the water. Call 919-495- 5555 to reserve your trip. Waldo's Beach features a family-friendly water park, fishing area and year-round RV campground. This exciting recreation area offers a variety of activities, to include waterslides, a lazy river and a shaded picnic area. The campground offers power and free Wi-Fi, not to mention hot showers and coin laundry machines to help you clean up after a long day at the pool. Daily water park tickets are $10 for ages 10 and under and $12 for ages 12 and up. Camp rates are $38 for a day, $245 for a week and $565-$595 for a month. Waldo's Beach is located at 6742 Waldo's Beach Rd. in Fayetteville. Fayetteville has several public pools that are open through Labor Day. Head over to Chalmers Pool at 1520 Slater Ave. to enjoy a six-lane lap pool, water playground and an open wading pool. For your little ones, try the Splash Pad at Kiwanis Recreation Center at 352 Devers St. The Keith A. Bates, Sr. Pool at 4945 Rosehill Rd. features a kiddie pool, a six-lane lap pool and a 24-foot enclosed water slide. The Westover Aquatic Center is located at 266 Bonanza Dr. and is home to an 8-lane competition pool, a water slide and a wading pool. The Spring Lake Outpost offers daily kayak adven- tures along the lower Little River. Veteran-owned and open seven days a week, the Outpost offers short-route trips, which are 3 miles long and take two hours to complete, and long-route trips, which are 6 miles long and take 4 hours to complete. Alternative adventures, such as Sunset Paddles and "Slo Glow," are also available. Walk-up on the weekend or reserve your weekday trip at springlakeoutpost.com. TIFFANY TROUPE, FTCC Career Development Center Coordinator. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. 910-484-6200. AVERY POWERS, Contrib- uting Writer. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly. com. 910-484-6200. Fantasy Lake in Hope Mills is home to the famous Tarzan Swings, Jump Tower and Master Blaster Slides.