ICC Food Management Certification class set to begin July 14 at Belden Center Registration is underway for a Food Management Certification class that will begin July 14 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. The class will meet weekdays from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. through July 31. Highlights of the hands-on course include both ServSafe® Food Manager and Alcohol Certification, menu planning/preparation, assistance/participation in the execution of catered events, résumé/interview skills and both front- and back-of-the-house operations. Tuition assistance could be available for those who qualify. For more information or to register, call (662) 407-1505 or email pathways@iccms.edu. June 25, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to enroll new adult education students with sessions July 14, 16 Itawamba Community College will enroll new adult education students in morning/afternoon and evening classes at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.), July 14. Registration for morning classes, which are taught Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.-noon, and afternoon classes (Monday through Thursday, 1-4 p.m.) will be at 9 a.m. for individuals 18 years of age and older. Evening classes are taught Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:30-8:30 p.m., and those 18 years of age and older can register July 14 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Individuals who participate in the come-and-go session should arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. Those who are 16-17 years old cannot enroll in evening classes at the Belden Center unless they bring documentation from an employer that includes a schedule that conflicts with day classes, according to Audra Perry, director of Adult Education at ICC. Additional classes for those 16-17 years of age are taught in Amory (Mondays and Thursdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.), Belden (Mondays through Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.), Fulton (Mondays and Tuesdays, 3:30-7:30 p.m.) and Pontotoc (Mondays through Thursdays, 8 a.m.-noon ... June 23, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration continues for ICC summer orientation sessions Registration is continuing for several orientation sessions for students who plan to enroll at Itawamba Community College for the 2025 fall semester. Recent high school graduates are required to participate in one of the sessions, which are scheduled for June 10, June 11, July 16, all at 1 p.m. at the Fulton Campus; June 10, June 11 and July 16, all at 8:30 a.m., at the Fulton Campus; and June 12 and July 15, both at 1 p.m. 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 Michael Holloway, 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 to college less intimidating.” ... May 29, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Food Management Certification class set to begin June 2 at ICC-Belden Registration is underway for a Food Management Certification class that will begin June 2 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. The class will meet weekdays from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. through June 26. Highlights of the hands-on course include both ServSafe® Food Manager and Alcohol Certification, menu planning/preparation, assistance/participation in execution of catered events, résumé/interview skills and both front- and back-of-the-house operations. Tuition assistance could be available for those who qualify. For more information or to register, call (662) 407-1505 or email pathways@iccms.edu. May 15, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Welding/Cutting students celebrate their career path every day Although the nation commemorates April as National Welding Month, students in Kent Lewis’s Welding and Cutting Technology class at Itawamba Community College’s Belden Center celebrate their career path and ultimate profession every day. This year’s theme is “Connected by Welding: Bridging Communities and Industries,” and ICC’s students definitely do. According to Dylan Baldwin, dean of Career Education, ICC’s welding students are an excellent example of the definition of community partners. “They contribute to worthwhile events and charities while sharing their talents as often as possible. Every project provides an opportunity to demonstrate their creativity while honing their skills in their chosen profession.” ICC’s welding students come from different backgrounds and have different career expectations, but they are bound by their love and passion for welding. Among their stories have included “I’m hooked on a hobby that I can have for a lifetime. My grandfather was a welder, and I would have made him proud. I can feel his arms on mine when I stick weld.” Some hope to start their own business, but no matter their story, their chance meeting in ... April 25, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration underway for four ICC continuing education classes at Belden Center Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for four classes that are offered through its Continuing Education Department at the Belden Center. They include Grant Writing (Part 2), EMT-Basic, Forklift and CPR (Heartsaver®). Grant Writing (Part 2), which meets May 31 and June 7 from 8 a.m.-noon, builds on the foundational skills taught in Grant Writing and dives deeper into advanced techniques for writing compelling and competitive grant proposals. Participants will learn how to craft persuasive narratives, strengthen the case for funding and address complex requirements set by various funding organizations. By the end of the class, students will be better equipped to write high-quality, successful grant applications. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is an instructional course that prepares individuals to function in the prehospital environment. The EMT course provides instruction in basic life support care of sick and injured persons. Participants in the program intern with an ambulance service providing advanced life support services for the community. After completion of the EMT Basic program, participants must pass the National Registry Exam to become a Nationally-Registered Emergency Medical Technician, ... April 25, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Application deadline approaches for ICC health science programs Itawamba Community College’s School of Health Science programs are designed to prepare individuals for employment in the healthcare field, and the application deadline for fall 2025 is rapidly approaching for 10 of the 11 programs. Students interested in ICC’s Associate Degree Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Information Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant Technology, Practical Nursing, Public Health Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care Technology and Surgical Technology must submit their online application and meet the requirements by May 1. According to Tonya Vaughn, Dean of Health Science Instruction, the only exception is Emergency Medical Sciences, which has an application deadline of Aug. 1 for the fall class. “Those who complete ICC’s health science programs earn either a certificate of completion or an Associate of Applied Science degree at the conclusion of their programs,” Vaughn said. “With our sophomores in all programs nearing the end of their study and preparation to enter the workforce, it is both a sad and happy time. We are excited for them as they take their place ... April 10, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules multiple orientation sessions beginning Apr. 9 Itawamba Community College has scheduled orientation sessions for students who plan to enroll for the 2025 summer and fall semesters. Recent high school graduates are required to participate in one of the sessions, which are scheduled for Apr. 9 (Honors), June 10, June 11, July 16, all at 1 p.m. at the Fulton Campus; Apr. 25, June 10, June 11 and July 16, all at 8:30 a.m., at the Fulton Campus; and June 12 and July 15, both at 1 p.m. 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 and possibly completing the process before graduation from high school,” said Michael Holloway, 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 ... March 26, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC adds significant scholarship opportunity in fall 2025 Itawamba Community College is adding a significant scholarship opportunity beginning in the fall of 2025. The Impact Scholarship program will support students who have financial hardship and help them achieve their educational goals and build a brighter future for themselves and their communities, according to Michael Upton, director of Advancement. “These scholarships are given by an anonymous donor who has experienced the results of a life focused on accepting the love of Jesus and giving forgiveness to others,” Upton said. “They want to both help future ICC students as well as recognize the tremendous impact that teachers have on their students’ lives.” In addition, the initiative fosters local talent and empowers individuals to contribute to the economic and social well-being of Northeast Mississippi. “The Impact Scholarship program fosters a culture of gratitude and appreciation by requiring students to write an essay about a teacher who significantly impacted their lives, which strengthens the bond between the recipients and educators and highlights the importance of mentorship and guidance in the learning process,” Upton noted. Students who are interested in applying ... March 17, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration continues for ICC's Gateway program Registration is continuing for the Gateway program at Itawamba Community College. The program is designed to serve disadvantaged individuals between the ages of 16-24, not currently enrolled in school and/or unemployed or underemployed. Goals are to complete the essential job skills training, obtain a high school equivalency diploma if needed, participate in a paid work experience opportunity, enroll in college or in an occupational or advanced training program, join the military or become employed. All unemployed participants will be placed in a paid work experience internship once the student completes the Essential Job Skills training. According to WIOA Youth Coordinator Sanders Bell, students can start on Monday and possibly have a job by Friday. Enrollments are currently being accepted for participants from all of ICC’s supporting counties, including Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe and Pontotoc. Open enrollment for classes in the one-week program begins Mondays at 9 a.m. at the ICC WIN Job Centers. For more information, call (662) 407-1207 or email gateway@iccms.edu. The program is funded by the Mississippi Partnership Workforce Development Board and the Three Rivers Planning and Development District, ... February 27, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>