DECS Home WINJob Center Workforce Dev. Training ABE/GED/ESL Continuing Education What Customers Are Saying MS Corridor Consortium		Workforce Development & Training Providing Leadership in Training Itawamba Community College provides training to meet a broad range of workforce development and continuous improvement needs. Training is provided when specific skills need to be developed, improved or enriched for production or technological advances.
		Click on link below to learn more about it: Workforce Development and Training Tax Credit for Training Assistance LearnMate (Online Industrial Training) Contact Information MindLeaders Non-Credit On-Line Training        Non-Credit Class Offerings Pre-Employment Assistance Workforce Training Forms Rapid Response Back to DECS Homepage Workforce Development and Training The Workforce Development and Training Program at ICC provides a variety of opportunities and services for business, industry, government and community organizations including the following: Customized Training Programs Facilities and Training Support Non-credit Training Transcripts Tax Credit Certification Resource Access and Consulting Services Public Classes in partnership with the Community Development Foundation Training provider for furniture industry in partnership with CDF and MSU State training projects provide over $1 million each year in reimbursements to area organizations to offset their training expenses. The WD&T program is a cost effective way to improve the area workforce as a result of the state’s commitment to support this program and each company’s contribution. Partnering to share costs creates a winning situation for both the companies and the state. Examples of Workforce Training Classes Technical Problem Solving for Industrial Applications Value Stream Mapping Lean Manufacturing 101 Plexus ISO/TS 16949 RAB—Certified Lead Auditor Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook Introduction to Computers Conflict Resolution Leadership Training Series Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Team Building OSHA certification—General Industry and Construction      Ergonomics and Workplace Design Preventing Back Injuries and Musculoskeletal Disorders Electrical Safety Hazwoper - 8 and 24 hour certifications Introduction to Solid Modeling using SolidWorks AutoCAD Welding Basic Electrical PLC Training Work Ethics Dealing with Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace Food Service Training Law Enforcement Training First Aid/CPR Fire Fighter Training Basic Math Refresher Chinese Business Culture Communication Skills Role of the Workforce Staff: Project specialists and staff trainers serve as training consultants along with managing the procedural aspects of accessing state training funds. As training consultants, staff assist in the areas of training outlines/course curriculum, evaluation methods, accessing facilities and educational supplies, monitoring training for quality and ensuring measurable impact of the training. These are some questions a project specialist considers when developing a training project: Is the skill transferable? Is the skill valuable in a variety of occupations? Does the assistance provide benefit to employees as well as employers? Can the impact of the training be defined and measured? Does the project improve the community we live and work in by providing valuable training to those who are in education, law enforcement, child care, or fire fighting services? Does training help improve the overall skill level of a workforce group? Documentation of all training is required in accordance with state guidelines. Meeting customer needs while balancing accountability procedures is paramount to the success of this program. For more information concerning Workforce Development and Training, contact Denise Gillespie @ 662.620-5217. Top LearnMate LearnMate is a 3D web-based simulation software to provide virtual hands-on learning experiences in the following subject: CNC Milling Technology with Prolight 1000 CNC Turning Technology with Prolight 3000 CNC Programming Personal Tutor Electrical Systems Fundamentals of Electronics Hydraulics Technology 1: Fundamentals of Hydraulics Pneumatics Technology 1: Fundamentals of Pneumatics Pneumatics Technology 2: Advanced Pneumatics PLC Technology 1: Fundamentals of Ladder Logic PLC Technology 2: Advanced Ladder Logic Participate in courses and lessons anywhere, anytime with LearnMate interactive e-learning. LearnMate's interactive environment allows students to try out processes and procedures for themselves in a manner that closely replicates real-life trial-and-error.  Through LearnMate, students can connect a complicated electrical circuit, assemble a pulley mechanism or activate a photoelectric sensor - all through their own desktop PC. Top MindLeaders Non-Credit On-Line Training Many non-credit on-line training opportunities (particularly in the area of computer skills) are now available through a program called MindLeaders. To view the MindLeaders catalog, go to http://www.mindleaders.com/  and click Catalog. If company sponsorship (of individuals) is desired, contact your project specialist. If you are not affiliated with a company or if you are a company who does not have an affiliation with ICC’s Workforce Development & Training Division, call Lee Oswalt , at 662.620.5221 for more information. Top Pre-Employment Assistance The Workforce Development & Training staff members help business and industry with pre-employment activities. This may involve some assistance with recruiting, as well as testing and training of prospective employees (provided such activities may be conducted in large enough groups). Pre-employment activities can be customized to a particular business or industry’s needs. Top Rapid Response An early intervention service offered to businesses and workers affected by major layoffs and plant closing, Rapid Response is the first step to help workers facing a job loss. The Rapid Response Team, including representatives of local and state agencies such as the Community College, WIN Job Center, Department of Human Services and others, meet with workers to give them information of services and programs available to help them as they make the change to a new job. The team responds to WARN by official notice received by the State DWU or Non-WARN through media coverage, company contacts, local contacts, etc. Contact the local program coordinator at 662.620.5221. Top Tax Credit for Training Assistance The Mississippi Code of 1972, Section 57-73-25, as amended, provides for employer income tax credit for certain employee training programs. Workforce Development Center staff can provide a copy of this code to interested companies. However, should a company decide to pursue the usage of the tax credit, it is the responsibility of that company to maintain all documentation relative to the auditing of such credit. Qualified training programs include basic academic skills training in reading, writing and mathematics up to the twelfth grade level and retraining programs that lead toward opportunities for employee advancement. This training must be delivered through one of Mississippi’s 15 community colleges. Top Contact/Request Info     Denise Gillespie Email: dlgillespie@iccms.edu Phone: 662.620.5217 Fax: 662.620.5220 Title: Workforce Development & Training - Team Leader Emily Lawrence Email: eslawrence@iccms.edu Phone: 662.620.5215 Fax: 662.620.5220 Title: Workforce Office Specialist Tatiana Cipkowski Email: tlcipkowski@iccms.edu Phone: 662.620.5210 Fax: 662.620.5220 Title: Workforce Development & Training Specialist Lee Oswalt Email: lgoswalt@iccms.edu Phone: 662.620.5221 Fax: 662.620.5220 Title: Workforce Development & Training Specialist Pricilla Boles Email: pxboles@iccms.edu Phone: 662.620.5200 Fax: 662.620.5220 Title: Workforce Office Specialist Shelby McCullar Email: jsmccullar@iccms.edu Phone: 662.620.5211 Fax: 662.620.5220 Title: Coordinator Mississippi Alternative Path for Quality Teachers and Administrators Larry Williams Email: lmwilliams@iccms.edu Phone: 662.620.5201 Fax: 662.620.5220 Title: Workforce Specialist       Tzer Nan "TZ" Waters Email: tswaters@iccms.edu Phone: 662.620.5161 Fax: 662.620.5220 Title: Workforce Advanced Skills Specialist