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• ICC sets Military Appreciation Sept. 13

              Past and current members of the armed forces will be honored during Itawamba Community College’s Military Appreciation Night, Sept. 13, at Lambert Stadium/Eaton Field at the Fulton Campus during ICC’s football game with East Mississippi Community College, which begins at 6:30 p.m. and pre-game at 6 p.m.             Special activities will include a salute during halftime featuring ICC’s All-American Band. Admission is free to all past and current armed forces members and their families.             In addition, ICC is partnering with the American Legion Post 49 in Tupelo to collect items for care packages for the more than 4,000 Mississippi National Guard soldiers who are currently deployed in Kuwait. Those who attend are encouraged to bring items including toiletries, food and personal items. A complete list of items needed is available on the Legion’s Facebook page.             For more information on the event, which is sponsored by Community Relations, email director Nina Strother at njstrother@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8242.
• Science Club sets blood drive for Sept. 11

             The Itawamba Community College Science Club will sponsor a community blood drive from noon-3 p.m., Sept. 11, in the parking lot of the Student Activities Center at the Fulton Campus.             Visit www.bloodhero.com to sign up. Area residents are invited to donate.             For more information, contact Dr. Betsy Chesnutt at (662) 862-8365 or email bcchesnutt@iccms.edu.
• 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 ...
• ICC schedules September pathways classes

              Itawamba Community College has scheduled several pathways classes to begin in September at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.).             They include Small Engine Repair, September 6-October 27, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; Introduction to Welding and Cutting, September 6-October 6, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; Residential Wiring, September 6-October 6, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; Distribution Associate, September 12-29, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon; Basic Construction, September 19-30, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Electrician Assistant, September 19-October 13, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-2:30 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, email pathways@iccms.edu or www.iccms.edu/Fall22Pathways.  
• 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 ...
• Military Appreciation

  Past and current members of the armed forces will be honored during Itawamba Community College’s Military Appreciation Night, Sept. 28, at Lambert Stadium/Eaton Field at the Fulton Campus during ICC’s football game with Northwest Mississippi Community College, which begins at 7 p.m. and pre-game at 6:30 p.m.             Special activities will include a salute during halftime featuring ICC’s All-American Band. Admission is free to all past and current armed forces members and their families.             For more information on the event, which is sponsored by Community Relations, email Dr. Jan Reid-Bunch, executive director, or call (662) 862-8035.