Workforce Training
The Workforce Development Center is committed to training for the future workforce.
Working closely with the WIN Job Center and area businesses/industries, classes and
curriculum are developed to provide short-term training for individuals seeking to
enter the workforce or upgrade their skills.
We keep abreast of current labor market trends to offer training that will meet the workforce needs in the community, as well as providing a marketable skill for individuals.
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Classes
Coding
Join our comprehensive eleven-month program designed to equip you with essential skills for success in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Throughout the program, you'll benefit from:
- Expert-led instruction
- Practical projects
- Personalized feedback
- Career readiness
- Networking opportunities
At the conclusion of the program, you'll emerge with a solid foundation in programming languages, practical experience, and the confidence to thrive in today's fast-paced tech industry."
Cost: $100/participant
Contact: Madison Taylor at mataylor@coahomacc.ed
Diesel Mechanics Technology
Cost: $100/participant
Contact: 662-621-4300
Welding
This class is designed to give the student entry-level skills in welding and cutting. The intent is to prepare students to do basic GMAW and SMAW welding jobs that some industries and small businesses require. This class can also be useful to the small farmer or business owner who has many do-it-yourself projects. Different types of welding are emphasized. The class includes a basic introduction to oxy-fuel cutting, welding safety, voltage regulation and setting wire feed speeds as well as a lot of “hands-on” practice. Students will learn to discuss and apply proper safety procedures for welding, practice safety procedures for both GMAW and SMAW welding operations as well as oxy-fuel cutting operations.
Locations and Times
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Location |
Times |
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CCC Workforce Development Center, Clarksdale |
Mon-Wed 9 am - 12 noon or |
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Quitman County Career Empowerment Center |
Tues-Thurs 1 pm - 5 pm |
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Cleveland Vo-Tech |
Thurs-Fri 4 pm - 8 pm |
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Tunica Vo-Tech |
Mon-Wed 5 pm - 8 pm |
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Madison Palmer Vo-Tech |
Mon - Fri 4 pm - 8 pm |
Cost: $100/participant
Contact: Shalynda Williams at 662-621-4302 or shwilliams@dgrzzx.com
Industrial Lift Operations (forklift, pallet jack, hand lift)
The Industrial Lift Operations course is designed to cover the current safety training requirements found in the OSHA standard for Powered Industrial Trucks. The training covers forklift safety rules and regulations for all types and classifications of lift trucks. It focuses on operating procedures, such as how to drive the forklift and operate the lift safely.
Location and Times: This is a three-hour course. Times and locations vary according to schedule. Industries may request classes for employees. Classes offered in Clarksdale, Marks and Tunica.
Cost: $50/participant
Contact: Wylie Lavender, Advanced Workforce Trainer 662-621-4680 or wlavender@dgrzzx.com
CPR/1ST AID
These in-person, instructor=led classes are geared toward business/industries needing to meet OSHA compliance or for individuals needing it for regulatory requirements. The course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and babies.
Location and Times: This is a four-hour course. Times and locations vary.
Cost: $40/person for up to 10 participants; $35/person over 10 participants
Additional $21/person for American Heart Association certification card (good for 2 years)
Contact: Mary Suggs, Project Coordinator, 662-621-4300 or msuggs@dgrzzx.com
National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
The ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT WorkKeys NCRC®) is an assessment-based credential issued at four levels; Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. The NCRC measures and certifies the essential work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations.
Location and Times: Location and times will vary according to testing schedule.
Cost: $50/participant. Possible funding sources available to those that qualify.
Must have a current identification card.
Pre-Employment Training
To remain competitive, companies have to know that you will be a valuable employee. We will work together to enhance the competencies of you as an employee. We have designed a program that will boost workplace performance in alliance with any company’s core values.
Location and Times: Location and times will vary.
Cost: This service is provided free of charge.
Interview Etiquette Training
Job interview etiquette is key to making a great first impression on an employer. Interviewers will notice specific things about a potential employee and this will set the tone for the rest of your interview. Whether the interview is in person or remote, your etiquette can directly affect whether you get the job or not. Let us help you develop the skills to land the job.
Location and Times: Location and times will vary.
Cost: This service is provided free of charge.
SHORT-TERM HEALTH SCIENCE CLASSES
Emergency Medical Technician
Dates: August-December and January-June
The EMT program provides classroom and laboratory instruction for entry level Emergency
Medical Technicians following the current National DOT curriculum. Emergency Medical
Technician-Basic is an instructional program that prepares individuals to function
in the pre-hospital environment. The EMT-Basic program provides instruction in basic
life support care of sick and injured persons. This includes airway assessment, communications,
documentation, general pharmacology, hemorrhage control, ambulance operations, and
splinting of adult, pediatric, and infant patients; and special care patients exposed
to heat, cold, radiation, or contagious disease.
CCC EMT Website
Phlebotomy
Dates: Spring Semester; January-May
This is a 1 semester certificate program designed to train entry-level students for drawing blood in hospitals and doctors' offices. Application must be completed by November 20th for admission to the class for the following spring semester.
EKG
Dates: Fall Semester: August-December
This is a 10 week certificate program designed to train entry-level students for performing and evaluation of EKGs. Application must be completed by August 15 for admission to the class for the fall semester.
Nursing Assistant
Dates: Fall Semester: August-December and Spring Semester: January-May
This certificate program is a 10-week class designed to offer practical experience in nursing assistant training to aid the participant in finding employment as a healthcare team under the direction of a healthcare professional. Students must submit a completed application by mid-August.