14 September ICC pathway programs set to begin in October September 14, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for several pathway programs that are scheduled to begin in October. They include Certified Nursing Assistant (two classes), Commercial Truck Driving, Food Service Pathway, Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification, Basic Construction and Quality Improvement Associate. Certified Nursing Assistant will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. Oct. 12-Dec. 16, and the day class will meet Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Oct. 12-27. The program prepares participants to take the exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon successful program and examination completion, employment could be available in nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics. Commercial Truck Driving begins Oct. 12 and will meet Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through Nov. 6. The program prepares individuals to drive Class A semi trucks and other commercial vehicles. It includes instruction in operating diesel-powered vehicles, loading and unloading cargo, reporting delays or accidents on the road, verifying loads against shipping records and keeping necessary records. Food Service Pathway will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. from Oct. 5-30. 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. Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification begins Oct. 26 and will meet Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.-noon through Dec. 11. The MSBC program is designed to prepare students desiring a career in high-performance manufacturing to be successful. The program enables participants to use critical thinking skills, update core skills and knowledge and earn nationally-recognized credentials. Comprehensive interactive classes, computer-based tools, experienced instructors and excellent reference materials create a valuable training experience. Students will learn how to read a caliper, micrometer and blueprint drawing; learn how to perform CPR; what companies do to improve and ensure safety, productivity and quality of the processes and products and improve their computer skills. The Basic Construction class will meet Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. from Oct. 26-Nov. 6. It is a nationally-recognized certification for Construction Core designed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research. The curriculum includes construction math, power and hand tools, construction site safety, construction drawings, employability, communication skills and introduction to material handling. Successful participants who pass the NCCER examination will be eligible for entry-level construction jobs. Quality Improvement Associate begins Oct. 19 and will meet Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. through Oct. 29. The program is designed to give students knowledge required by the American Society for Quality Improvement Associate. The topics covered include quality concepts, benefits, team dynamics, continuous improvement and customer-supplier relations. Upon completion, students will take a final examination administered by ICC and be prepared to take the ASQ’s Certified Quality Improvement Associate examination. Students who meet eligibility requirements may qualify for tuition assistance. For more information or to register, contact Josh Gammill, Pathway Coordinator, at jegammill@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1569. Related Articles ICC Pathway programs set to begin in March Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for several pathway programs that are scheduled to begin in March. They include Commercial Truck Driving, Food Service Pathway, Small Engine Repair and Introduction to Welding and Cutting. Commercial Truck Driving begins Mar. 29 and meets Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Tupelo Campus. The program prepares individuals to drive Class A semi trucks and other commercial vehicles. It includes instruction in operating diesel-powered vehicles, loading and unloading cargo, reporting delays or accidents on the road, verifying loads against shipping records and keeping necessary records. The Food Service Pathway class will begin Mar. 22 and meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Belden Center. 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 and back of the house operations. Small Engine Repair will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. beginning Mar. 2 at the Belden ... Three pathway programs to begin soon at ICC-Belden Registration is underway for three pathway programs, which will begin soon at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. They include Certified Nursing Assistant, Food Service Pathway and Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification. Certified Nursing Assistant will meet Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 1-17, from 5-9 p.m. The program prepares participants to take the exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon successful completion of the program and the examination, nursing assistants 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. Food Service Pathway will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. from Aug. 31-Sept. 25. The class includes proper food handling standards, kitchen safety practices and culinary techniques. Students will receive hands-on instruction, internships with local restaurants and an opportunity to build their résumé, enhance their interview skills and attain ServeSafe® certification and ServeSafe® Alcohol certification. Manufacturing Skills Basic Certification will begin Aug. 31, and classes will meet Mondays through Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. through Oct. 22. The MSBC ... Registration underway for ICC Pathway programs to begin in September Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for several pathway programs that are scheduled to begin in September at the Belden Center. They include Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Truck Driving, Human Resources Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Basic Construction, Introduction to Industrial Maintenance and Electrician Assistant. Certified Nursing Assistant will meet from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, Sept. 21-Oct. 6. The program prepares participants to take the exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon successful program and examination completion, employment could be available in nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics. Commercial Truck Driving begins Sept. 9 and will meet from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Oct. 2. The program prepares individuals to drive Class A semi trucks and other commercial vehicles. It includes instruction in operating diesel-powered vehicles, loading and unloading cargo, reporting delays or accidents on the road, verifying loads against shipping records and keeping necessary records. The Human Resources Assistant class will meet Thursdays from 6-9 p.m., Sept. 24-Oct. 29. This program prepares individuals to ... 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. ICC pathway programs set to begin in November Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for several pathway programs that are scheduled to begin in November. They include Basic Construction, Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Truck Driving and Food Service Pathway. The Basic Construction class will meet Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. from Nov. 9-20. It is a nationally-recognized certification for Construction Core designed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research. The curriculum includes construction math, power and hand tools, construction site safety, construction drawings, employability, communication skills and introduction to material handling. Successful participants who pass the NCCER examination will be eligible for entry-level construction jobs. Certified Nursing Assistant will meet Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. from Nov. 2-17. The program prepares participants to take the exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon successful program and examination completion, employment could be available in nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics. Commercial Truck Driving begins Nov. 16 and will meet Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through Dec. 18. ... 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 ... Comments are closed.