7 July ICC pathway programs scheduled for August at Belden Center July 7, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for several Pathway programs that are scheduled to begin in August at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). They include Business Office Specialist, Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT Basic, Small Engine Repair, Introduction to Welding and Cutting and Residential Wiring. Business Office Specialist will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-9:30 p.m. from Aug. 10-Dec. 7. The program is designed for students to develop basic office, communication and computer technology skills. Through intensive lab instruction, students will have the opportunity to attain an Intuit Quickbooks® certification and receive training and instruction to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification for Microsoft Excel and Word. In addition, participants will receive instruction and training in performance of technical office tasks, basic math, fundamentals of bookkeeping and basic human resource management. Certified Nursing Assistant will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. from Aug. 9-Oct. 27. The program prepares participants to take the exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon successful completion of the program and the examination, the students can find employment with nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics. Becoming a CNA provides an excellent foundation for those who want to advance in the nursing profession. EMT Basic prepares individuals to function in the pre-hospital 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 to the community. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-10 p.m. from Aug. 10-Dec. 7. Upon completion of the 16-session Small Engine Repair program, students will be prepared for an entry-level technician position at an existing shop or open their own related business. Successful students will receive information about how to test for the nationally-recognized technician certification examination. Highlights of the program include basic maintenance, recoil systems function, ignition systems/electrical circuits and how to disassemble and rebuild small engines. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m., Aug. 10-Sept. 30. Introduction to Welding and Cutting is designed to give the students entry-level skills and preparation for very basic GMAW and SMAW welding jobs that some industries and small businesses require. The class, which can also benefit the small farmer or business owner who has many do-it-yourself projects, meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m., Aug. 10-Sept. 9. Basic Residential Wiring will assist students in becoming an electrician’s assistant or teach them how to do very basic electrical wiring for their own use. The hands-on class includes meter use, receptacle change/update, switch recognition and replacement, loose or bad connections and troubleshooting techniques. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m., Aug. 10-Sept. 9. Limited seating is also available in Medical Administrative Assistant (Aug. 9-Nov. 3), Pharmacy Technician (Aug. 10-Nov. 30) and Phlebotomy Technician (Aug. 10-Oct. 31). For more information or to register, contact Josh Gammill, Pathways coordinator, at (662) 407-1503 or email jegammill@iccms.edu. Related Articles ICC schedules pathways classes to begin in August at Belden Center Itawamba Community College has scheduled several pathways classes to begin in August at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). They include Business Office Specialist, August 8-December 8, 5-9 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays; Certified Nursing Assistant, August 8-October 19, 5-9 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays; EMT Basic, August 9-December 8, 5-10 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays; Google IT Support Certificate, August 8-December 8, online (self-paced) and Pharmacy Technician, August 9-December 6, Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. Additional opportunities are available including Human Resource Assistant, Introduction to Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification and Quality Improvement Associate. For more information about all classes or to register, call (662) 407-1569 or email pathways@iccms.edu. ICC schedules several pathways to begin in August at Belden Center Itawamba Community College has scheduled several pathways classes to begin in August at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). They include Pharmacy Technician, Aug. 3-Dec. 10, Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m.; Certified Nursing Assistant, Aug. 12-Oct. 30, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m.; Food Management Certification, Aug. 12-Sept. 6, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Google IT Support Certification (online self-paced), Aug. 12-Dec. 6; Medical Administrative Assistant, Aug. 12-Nov. 6, Mondays, 5-9 p.m. (plus additional online assignments); Medical Assistant, Aug. 12-Dec. 12, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; Business Office Specialist, Aug. 13-Dec. 8, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.; and Phlebotomy Technician, Aug. 15-Oct. 24, Thursdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m. The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students for an entry-level position in both institutional and pharmacy settings. Graduates are eligible to take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification examination. Certified Nursing Assistants can find employment with nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics upon successful completion of the program and exam. During the hands-on, four-week Food Management Certification class, students will learn the skills needed to thrive in the restaurant and hospitality industry. The ... Registration underway at ICC for three career pathway programs to begin Jan. 30 at Belden Center Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for three career pathway programs that will begin January 30 at the Belden Center. They include Electrician Assistant, Small Engine Repair and Introduction to Welding and Cutting. Electrician Assistant will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. through Feb. 29. The program prepares individuals to work closely with their supervising electrician to perform routine electrical work. It provides the foundational knowledge of basic math and basic safety rules; the use of hand, measuring and power tools; basic electricity and residential wiring. Students can also prepare for entry-level jobs in industry or private businesses. Cost is $370. In the 16-session Small Engine Repair pathway, students prepare for a career as they develop skills in basic maintenance, recoil systems, fuel systems, ignition systems/electrical circuits and disassembling and rebuilding small engines. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 28 from 6-9 p.m. Those who successfully complete the program are prepared for entry-level technician positions at an existing small engine repair business or potentially opening their own shop. Cost is ... ICC schedules three pathway programs to begin Mar. 2 at Belden Center Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for three pathway programs that are scheduled to begin Mar. 2. They include Small Engine Repair, Introduction to Welding and Cutting and Basics of Residential Wiring. Small Engine Repair will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. through Apr. 29. The 16-session program will prepare participants for a career as they develop small engine repair skills in basic maintenance, recoil systems, fuel systems, ignition systems/electrical circuits and disassembling and rebuilding small engines. Successful completion of the program entitles the participant to have an opportunity to obtain an entry-level technician position at an existing small engine repair business or to open his/her own shop. Successful completers will receive information about how to test for the nationally-recognized technician certification exam. The cost of the program is $369. Introduction to Welding and Cutting meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. through Apr. 8. The class is designed to provide entry-level skills in welding and cutting and to prepare students to do the basic GMAW and SMAW welding jobs that some industries and small businesses require. ... ICC schedules pathway programs for January at Belden Center Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for several pathway programs that are scheduled to begin in January. They include January 9 – Business Office Specialist, (Mondays/Thursdays, 5-9 p.m. through May 4); Certified Nursing Assistant (Mondays/Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m. through March 22); Food Service (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Feb. 3); Google IT Support Certificate (online, self-paced, through May 5); Medical Administrative Assistant (Mondays, 5-9 p.m., plus additional online assignments, through Apr. 5); and January 10 – EMT-Basic (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5-10 p.m. through May 4); Pharmacy Technician (Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. through May 2); and Phlebotomy Technician (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. through Mar. 9). For more information or to register, contact Stephanie Kitchens, Pathway Coordinator, at srkitchens@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1537. Itawamba Community College will be closed for Christmas break at 4:30 p.m., Dec. 15, and reopen Jan. 3, 2023, at 8 a.m. Pathway programs to begin Aug. 10-11 at ICC-Belden Several pathway programs are scheduled to begin Aug. 10 and 11 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. They include Certified Nursing Assistant, Aug. 10 (Monday, Wednesday – 5-9 p.m.); Phlebotomy Technician, Aug. 11 (Tuesday, Thursday, 5:30-9:30 p.m.); Pharmacy Technician, Aug. 11 (Tuesday, Thursday, 6-9 p.m.); Emergency Medical Technician, Aug. 11 (Tuesday, Thursday, 5-10 p.m.); Business Office Specialist, Aug. 11 (Tuesday, Thursday, 5:30-9:30 p.m.); Introduction to Welding and Cutting, Aug. 11 (Tuesday, Thursday, 6-9 p.m.); and Basics of Residential Wiring, Aug. 11 (Tuesday, Thursday, 6-9 p.m.) ICC’s pathway programs are designed to prepare individuals with the high-performance skills necessary to enter the job market or to transition to an advanced related program at the College. Also, the programs equip students to become quality employees. Upon completion of the program of study, students earn a certificate of completion or appropriate credential. For more specific program information or to register, contact Josh Gammill, Pathway Coordinator, jegammill@iccms.edu, or (662) 407-1529. Comments are closed.