ICC schedules September pathways classes at Belden Center Itawamba Community College has scheduled several pathways classes to begin in September at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). They include Food Management Certification, Sept. 11-Oct. 6, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. p.m.; Introduction to Welding and Cutting, Sept. 12-Oct. 12, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; Small Engine Repair Technician, Sept. 12-Nov. 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; and Electrician Assistant, Sept. 12-Oct. 12, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9p.m. Food Management Certification includes the essential skills needed to thrive in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Students will experience training opportunities including ServSafe® Food Manager Certification, ServSafe® Alcohol Certification, menu planning preparation, assist/participate in execution of catered events, résumé/interview skills and front- and back-of-the-house operations. Introduction to Welding and Cutting is designed to give students entry-level skills and to prepare them to do basic GMAW and SMAW welding jobs that some industries and small businesses require. Small Engine Repair Technician enables students to prepare for a career as they develop small engine repair skills, and upon completion, they will be equipped for an entry-level technician position at an ... August 14, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC fall registration continues Registration for classes for the 2023 fall semester at Itawamba Community College is continuing. The last day to add traditional full-term day/night and first eight-week classes is Aug. 18; eLearning first eight-week classes, Aug. 22; and eLearning full-term classes, Aug. 25. Financial aid is available as well as scholarships for adult learners. In addition, students may qualify for free tuition for several short-term career pathway programs, which are taught at the ICC Belden Center. Academic, career education, eLearning (online) and workforce opportunities are available in an extensive schedule. For more information, call (662) 862-8000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. August 14, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC selected among winners of Mississippi Business Journal's 2023 Best Places to Work in Mississippi Itawamba Community College has been selected among the winners of the Mississippi Business Journal’s 2023 Best Places to Work in Mississippi. ICC was a finalist in the large category, which includes businesses with 150 or more employees. “On behalf of our Itawamba Community College family, we appreciate this significant honor from the Mississippi Business Journal, which is a testament to how our employees see us,” said President Dr. Jay Allen. “At ICC, we are more than administrators, faculty and staff members. We are friends, and most importantly, we are family.” According to Mississippi Business Journal Publisher Tami Jones, “We are so pleased to have such great companies that set the example of a great place to work. It is even more exciting that this award comes from how the employees view their employers. What better way to gauge and interact with your employees and the success of your company?” ICC opened its doors, Sept. 1, 1948, and is celebrating its diamond anniversary. It is situated on what was once a cotton and corn field on a 100-acre parcel of ... August 10, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Itawamba Community College receives $100,000 and joins 41 other schools across the US as All Within My Hands' Metallica Scholars Initiative expands in year five Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands, continues its multimillion-dollar investment in critical workforce programs at community colleges nationwide. Among the schools, Itawamba Community College was selected from a competitive pool of applicants to receive $100,000 to transform the futures of students in the community. “It is a tremendous honor for Itawamba Community College to be selected as one of the recipients of the prestigious All Within My Hands grant, which will significantly impact our career education programs, providing funding for students to pursue a pathway and their best start,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “It is another indication of the success of the College and reinforcement of the mission that students and their success are our top priority.” The Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) was launched in 2019 by Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The workforce initiative marks its fifth year with an ambitious expansion into new curricula. MSI now directly supports 42 community colleges across 33 states, and by the end of this year, it will have helped ... August 9, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC awards degrees, certificates at conclusion of 2023 summer semester Several area residents were among those who earned Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degrees or certificates at the conclusion of the 2023 summer semester at Itawamba Community College. They include Aberdeen – Eric A Bryan, A.A.; Madison N. Huppert, A.A.S.; Amory – Marley L. Edwards, certificate; MaKenzie G. Moffett, certificate; Axis, Ala. – Karson B. Green, A.A.; Baldwyn – Stephanie M. Leach, A.A.; Beaverton, Ala. – Sara B. Roberts, A.A.; Belden – Rebekah Crain, certificate; Haley G. Dedeaux, A.A.; Blue Springs – Kenshayla K. Bridgeforth, A.A.; Colton D. Plunk, A.A.; Byhalia – John B. Purvis, A.A.; Caledonia – Ty’Aja Burr, A.A.; Melanie E. Gardner, A.A.S.; Calhoun City – Jaishun M. Gates, A.A.; Columbus – Allison M. Rush, A.A.; Corinth – Caelan D. Pollard, A.A.S.; Crawford – Myeasha Rieves, certificate; Ecru – Makenzie S. Hamilton, A.A.; Eupora – Presley M. Cummings, A.A.; Fulton – Noah W. Dill, A.A.; Iris B. Fikes, certificate; Margie A. Thomas, A.A.; Skylar J. Timms, certificate; Kyra E. Tomlin, A.A.S.; Gulfport – Jennifer P. Washington, A.A.; Guntown – Joshua L. ... August 8, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's '23 Associate Degree Nursing graduates excel on recent NCLEX Itawamba Community College’s 2023 May Associate Degree Nursing graduates have achieved a 96 percent pass rate on their National Council Licensure Examination, according to Dr. Dana Walker, program director. Walker said that the Nex Gen NCLEX went into effect in April, making ICC’s graduates some of the first to see the exam. All but two graduates passed the newly formatted exam on the first attempt. “That is commendable as many times the pass rate drops on a new exam format.” “I am beyond proud of the hard work the (ICC) nursing faculty did to accomplish this,” Walker said. “I know that the transition to the new exam concepts and format was not easy during a pandemic and post pandemic, but the faculty stuck to the strategies planned and made the students successful.” Walker noted that the May 2023 graduates started their nursing school journey in the fall of 2021, and some had never taken a face-to-face college course. “I am immensely excited and proud of this accomplishment by our nursing students, faculty and staff,” said ICC President Dr. Jay ... August 8, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 1 Comment Read More >>
ICC Nursing graduates from March-June 2022 could qualify for student loan repayment Itawamba Community College nursing graduates could qualify for loan repayment under a new program, which opened Aug. 4. The online application for the new Nurse Retention Loan Repayment program can be accessed at www.msfinancialaid.org/NULR/. The Nurse Retention Loan Repayment program was created this year by the Mississippi Legislature to retain new nurses in Mississippi by helping them repay their student loans. Licensed Practical Nurses or Registered Nurses with a current relevant nursing license who are in their first year of employment in a skilled nursing home or general acute care hospital that is licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health are eligible to apply. Eligible recipients must also have outstanding postsecondary educational loans. “The timing of this program could not be better as the three-year payment pause on federal student loans is ending,” said Jennifer Rogers, director of the Mississippi office of Student Financial Aid. “By choosing to stay and work in Mississippi, recent nursing graduates can have their student loans repaid in return for helping to meet critical workforce needs in the state.” New nurses who started ... August 4, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules Sign Language Basic 1 class Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for a Sign Language Basic 1 class that will begin Aug. 21 at the Belden Center. The class will meet Mondays through Sept. 25 from 6-9 p.m. It is designed for those who have little or no experience in sign language but want to learn the basics. Participants will learn the non-verbal method of communication for the deaf and hearing impaired. The class is a prerequisite for ASL Basic 2. Cost is $65, which includes the student book. For more information, email continuingeducation@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1500. August 3, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
TAG Truck Center Tupelo facilitates rolling chassis donation to ICC's Diesel Equipment Technology program TAG Truck Center Tupelo (TAG Tupelo) recently facilitated the donation of a rolling chassis training aid to the Itawamba Community College Diesel Equipment Technology program for hands-on training while studying chassis repair during its core diesel curriculum. The chassis, originally used in Daimler Truck North America’s Service Training Academy, was in Tooele, Utah and was due for placement at a college or school which applied for it and would use it for training purposes. TAG Tupelo provided the logistics and transportation costs to have it delivered to ICC’s diesel shop. “Our program’s partnership with TAG Tupelo is strong, and we thank them and Higgins Logistics for facilitating this donation. It will allow for practical hands-on experience for our Diesel Equipment students, which is vitally important for their knowledge growth,” said Jason Gholston, director of ICC’s Diesel Equipment Technology program. ICC’s Diesel Equipment Technology program, which was created in 1985, is an instructional program that prepares students with competencies required to maintain and repair a variety of industrial diesel equipment. The program includes instruction in inspection, repair and maintenance of engines, power trains, ... August 3, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Inspirational speaker Coach Mark Potter to focus on facing today's "difficulties" during special free event at ICC-Fulton Coach Mark Potter, powerful inspirational speaker, will challenge his audience to be “uncommon” as they face today’s difficulties at a special presentation at 7 p.m., Sept. 20, at the Davis Event Center at the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus. The public is invited, and admission is free. The presentation will include dealing with pressure, failure or embarrassment, documenting negative thoughts and processing controllable goals. His topics are designed to help employees; businesses in human resources, administration and sales; executives; advisers; franchises; colleges; students and teams reach their greatest potential. In December 2016, Potter, Newman University men’s basketball coach of 19 years, announced that the season would be his last and he was following his new passion of speaking on mental health. According to ICC Athletic Director and Dean of Students Chad Case, Potter inspires and challenges audiences with his real story of victory over severe depression. In his presentations, he shares how he overcame obstacles and even suicidal thoughts. “Potter’s practical ideas are designed to help everyone train their brain and be able to practice mental ... July 26, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>