6 October ICC to host free MiBEST information session, Oct. 19, at Belden Center October 6, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Itawamba Community College will host an information session on how individuals can earn college credits and certification in HVAC, welding/cutting or Certified Nursing Assistant while working on their high school equivalency credentials at 2 p.m., Oct. 19, at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). The free event is part of a commemoration of MiBEST Week, which is Oct. 18-23. The Mississippi Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training program is a workforce and economic development initiative that moves low-skilled, noncredentialed Mississippians from the economic sidelines into careers earning family-sustaining wages, according to Linzy Patterson, ICC director of adult education. The session will also cover information on academic success and financial aid. Patterson said that pathways in addition to HVAC, welding/cutting and CNA will be available soon. For more information, call (662) 407-1517 or email amshannon@iccms.edu. Related Articles ICC sets October adult education enrollment/orientation session for Belden Center Itawamba Community College will enroll new adult education students at the Belden Center with a three-day orientation session, Oct. 18, 19 and 20. The orientation will begin each day at 8:30 a.m. Participants must have a photo ID, and 16-/17-year-olds should be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring a withdrawal form from the most recent school attended. Entry into the adult education area is across from the WIN Job Center at ICC-Belden. The class schedule includes Amory – Amory WIN Center (1619 Hwy. 25 North), Tuesday and Thursday, 8a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; Belden – ICC Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.), Monday and Tuesday, 8a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30p.m.; and ESL, Monday and Tuesday, 9a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; Fulton – Old Grammar School (603 So. Cummings St.), Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30-7:30 p.m.; Houston – Houston WIN Center (210 So. Monroe St.), Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Pontotoc – Pontotoc WIN Center (316 Coffee St.), Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and Tupelo – Regional Rehabilitation Center (615 Pegram Dr.), Wednesday and ... ICC hosts Job Fair, Nov. 11, at Belden Center Itawamba Community College is hosting a Job Fair in room 509 of the Belden Conference Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.), Nov. 11, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Participating companies, which will be available to discuss potential job opportunities, include Advanced Technology Services, APMM, Blue Springs Metals, Central Service Association, CEW, Franklin Furniture, Homestretch, International Paper, Itawamba Community College, Magnum Metals, North Mississippi Health Services, Omega Motion, Raybern Foods, Renin, Toyota and Winchester. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Josh Gammill at jegammill@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1569. ICC sets new adult education student orientation, Mar. 1-3, at Belden Center Itawamba Community College will enroll new adult education students with a three-day orientation session, Mar. 1-3, at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Road). Each session will begin at 8:30 a.m. Participants must have a photo ID, and 16-/17-year-olds should be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring a withdrawal form from the most recent school attended. Entry into the adult education area is across from the WIN Job Center at ICC-Belden. Students who plan to enroll in any of the classes offered in the ICC five-county district are encouraged to attend. The schedule includes Amory – Amory WIN Center (1619 Hwy. 25 North), Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; Belden – ICC Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Road), Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and ESL, Monday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; Fulton – Old Grammar School (603 So. Cummings St.), Monday and Tuesday, 4-7 p.m.; Houston – Houston WIN Center (210 Monroe St.), Tuesday and Thursday, ... ICC schedules adult education orientation for day, night Belden Center new students, July 22 Itawamba Community College will enroll new day adult education students at the Belden Center, July 22. Individuals 18 years of age and older will begin at 9 a.m. and 16/17-year-old students, 1 p.m. An orientation session is also scheduled the same day at 4:30 p.m. for those 0f all ages who plan to attend night classes at the same location. Participants must have a photo ID, and 16/17-year olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring a withdrawal form from the most recent school attended. Entry into the adult education area is across from the WIN Job Center at ICC-Belden. Day and night classes are also offered throughout the Itawamba Community College district. The class schedule includes Amory – WIN Job Center (1619 Highland Drive), Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; Belden – ICC Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.), Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday, 8 am.-3:30 p.m.; and English Language Learners (formerly ESL), Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Fulton – ICC (Academic Building ... ICC pathway programs scheduled for August at Belden Center 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 ... 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 ... Comments are closed.