From staff reports

Jefferson State Community College will offer a free program for displaced workers at the Clanton and Pell City campuses this spring semester.
The program will include a classroom component and a hands-on component for people interested in jobs in healthcare or manufacturing.
Those interested should attend a career fair at Jeff State’s Clanton campus on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There, individuals may either enroll or see if they are eligible.
The classroom component consists of two levels of training. The first is a three-week course of basic work skills such as computer, reading and resume writing. After this course, participants much choose either healthcare or manufacturing/welding.
The second level is a month-long course of field-specific training.
The final two-week period is the hands-on component. For Clanton students, this portion will be held at LeCroy Career/Technical Center.
Classes begin Jan. 11 in Pell City. An exact date for Clanton has not been announced, but Kay Potter of Jeff State said it will be spring 2010.
There is space for only 30 students at Clanton.
A career counselor will be available Jan. 20 to discuss courses. For more information, contact Christine Mclane at (205) 856-6056.