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Registration continues for ICC July orientation sessions

It is not too late to register for July orientation sessions that are scheduled for both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses of Itawamba Community College.           They include July 19 at 1 p.m. and July 21 at 8:30 a.m. at the Fulton Campus and July 21 at 5 p.m. at the Tupelo Campus.           Recent high school graduates are required to participate in one of the sessions; however, they can attend regardless of the location where they plan to enroll in classes. All students, including adult learners, are invited.           Among the advantages of attending an orientation session are scheduling classes early and choosing from a wide variety of options, including days, times and instructors. Participants will have an opportunity to connect with other new students as well as to learn more about student life at ICC. The sessions will also enable adult learners to meet with an adviser and to make the transition to college less intimidating.           Prior to registration, students must have submitted an application for admission.           To register, students should access http://www.iccms.edu/Orientation.           For more information, call (662) ...

ICC to offer Basic PLC - 5/500/Micrologix class at Belden Center

           Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for a Basic PLC – 5/500/Micrologix class that is scheduled for July 11-14 from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.             The class is an overview of the application functions of the Allen-Bradley PLC5/500/Micrologix family of programmable controllers and the programming methods using RSLogix 500 programming software. Ladder-logic programming, documenting and online monitoring will be explained. The training, which is designed for new users of the system, will enable them to build knowledge of the PLC and programming software.             Cost is $352 per student.             To register or for more information, contact Becky Kelly at (662) 407-1500 or email rakelly@iccms.edu.

Registration continues for ICC orientation sessions

            Registration is continuing at Itawamba Community College for orientation sessions for students who plan to enroll for the 2022 fall semester.             Recent high school graduates are required to participate in one of the sessions, which are scheduled for June 8 and 9 and July 19, all at 1 p.m. and July 21 at 8:30 a.m., all at the Fulton Campus; and June 21 at 1 p.m. and June 23 and July 21 at 5 p.m., all at the Tupelo Campus. Students can attend a session regardless of the location they plan to attend. However, all students, including adult learners are invited.             “Among the advantages of attending an orientation session are scheduling classes early and choosing from a wide variety of options, including days, times and instructors,” said Jake Hartfield, director of recruitment and orientation. “Participants will have an opportunity to connect with other new students as well as to learn more about student life at ICC. The sessions will also enable adult learners to meet with an adviser and to make the transition ...

ICC schedules E1-Electricity class at Belden Center

            Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for an E1 – electricity class that is scheduled for June 6-9 from 7 am.-3:30 p.m.             The class provides instruction in the basic laws, formulas and principles of electrical theory. Topics covered are AC and DC voltage, current and resistance measuring techniques, electrical safety in the work environment, basic electrical circuits, electrical measurements, circuit analysis, inductance and capacitance, combination circuits, transformers and multimeters.             Cost is $352.             To register or for more information, contact Becky Kelly at (662) 407-1500 or email rakelly@iccms.edu.

May 30 application deadline for ICC selective admission programs

            May 30 is the deadline for application for four selective admission programs at Itawamba Community College.             They include electrical, industrial maintenance, robotics and automation and welding. All are taught at the ICC Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Road).             Selective admission programs have a limited number of openings each year and have specific entry-level admission requirements that must be met before selection for admission to the program. Those who wish to apply must complete an online admission application for the program of interest and have taken the ACT.             For more information, contact Carrie Lindsey at (662) 407-1411 or email celindsey@iccms.edu.            

ICC Enhanced Forklift Training class to begin May 5

            Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for an Enhanced Forklift Operator Training class that is scheduled for May 5 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.             The class will enable individuals to receive hands-on training on three different classifications of forklifts: Standup Rider (Class 1), Order Selector (Class 2) and LP Gas Powered Sit-Down Forklift (Class 4).             Topics include the requirements of the OSHA Powered Industrial Truck Regulation 29 CFR 1910.178, safe-powered industrial truck operation and how forklifts work, identification of operating hazards as well as the general principles of safe operation and how to properly inspect and maintain a forklift.             Cost is $85.             To register or for more information, contact Becky Kelly at (662) 407-1500 or email rakelly@iccms.edu.

ICC's enhanced Summer Edge program offers tuition free up to six hours and waived fees

Itawamba Community College is continuing its Summer Edge program, and the enhanced version will offer all students an opportunity to take up to six credit hours (two three-credit hour classes) with tuition and all fees waived.             Classes include both online and face-to-face.             “Itawamba Community College is committed to student success and has worked diligently over the past two years to ensure all students are receiving the resources they need to be successful,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “We feel that this is a significant opportunity to reengage/engage students who continue to experience economic barriers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will enable students to get an edge in classes through quality instruction at ICC. That is our continuing commitment.”             ICC’s summer schedule enables students to take classes they need or those that will enable them to have an edge in their college career. The summer opportunities are also perfect for adults who want to explore other careers, upskill on their own or enroll in classes they never had an opportunity to take.             The summer session beginning ...

ICC schedules Food Service Pathway class to begin Apr. 4

            Itawamba Community College has scheduled a Food Service Pathway class at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.) beginning Apr 4.             Classes will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Apr. 29.             The program includes Serve Safe® Food Manager Certification, Serve Safe® Alcohol Certification, CPR, certificate of completion, proper food handling standards, kitchen safety practices, culinary techniques, interview skills and résumé building, money handling and front of the house and back of the house operations. Tuition assistance may be available for qualified applicants.             For more information or to register, contact program director Christy Scheuer at acscheuer@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1505; or pathway coordinator Josh Gammill at jegammill@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1569 or pathways@iccms.edu.

May 1 deadline for ICC's health science programs application

            May 1 is the deadline for the submission of applications for health science programs at Itawamba Community College.             They include associate degree nursing, diagnostic medical sonography, emergency medical sciences, health information technology, licensed practical nursing (August class), occupational therapy assistant technology, physical therapist assistant technology, public health technology, radiologic technology, respiratory care technology and surgical technology.             For more information about program requirements, access ICC’s website at www.iccms.edu or call (662) 620-5239.

Registration for four-week eLearning session underway at ICC

            Registration for a four-week eLearning session is continuing at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses of Itawamba Community College.             Classes begin on Apr. 11, which is the registration deadline.             ICC offers academic, career education, workforce and eLearning classes. For more information on registration, contact the Advising Center on the Fulton Campus at (662) 862-8000, at the Tupelo Campus at (662) 620-5000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu.