UPSKILL MID-SOUTH LAUNCHES TRAINING PROGRAM FOR REGIONAL WORKFORCE
Upskill Mid-South is introducing a new initiative to provide targeted training programs aimed at supporting unemployed and underemployed individuals across a 42-county tri-state region. This program is designed to address critical workforce needs.
In collaboration with Itawamba Community College and the Three Rivers Planning and Development District, Upskill Mid-South is offering financial assistance for short-term career training tuition costs for Commercial Truck Driving, Electrician Assistant, Google IT, Residential Carpentry Assistant, and Welding at ICC.
COURSES
| Short-Term Training Program |
Schedule |
Location |
Program Tuition Cost |
| Commerical Truck Driving |
Jan. 13-Feb. 7
7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
Tupelo, MS |
$3,200 |
| Electrician Assistant |
Feb. 4-Apr. 24
Tu/Th, 5-10 p.m. |
Belden Center |
$850 |
| Google IT Support |
Jan. 13-May 9 |
Online, Self-Paced |
$600 |
| Residential Carpenter Assistant |
Jan. 13-May 9 |
Belden Center |
$1,850 |
| Welding |
Feb. 3-Apr. 16 |
Belden Center |
$1,000 |
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- 18 years of age or older
- A U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen with authorization to work in the U.S.
- Comply with the Military Selective Service Act registration provisions
- Reside in one of the 14 eligible counties, which include, Alcorn, Benton, DeSoto, Lafayette, Lee, Marshall, Panola, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Tunica or Union
- Are either unemployed or underemployed (working less than 30 hours a week OR pay rate less than $20/hour)
Fill out this form to see if you qualify!