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• ICC to offer Intermediate Cake Decorating course at Belden Center

  Registration is underway for an Intermediate Cake Decorating class beginning April 13 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. The course will meet Mondays from 6–9 p.m. and will continue through May 4. Designed for individuals with prior cake decorating experience, the class will build on foundational skills while introducing more advanced decorating techniques. Participants are asked to bring a turntable and any decorating equipment they already own. The cost for the course is $100. For more information or to register, email continuingeducation@iccms.edu or call 662.407.1500.
• Registration underway for Fundamentals of Restaurant Startup class at ICC-Belden

             Registration is underway for a Fundamentals of Restaurant Startup class that will begin soon at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center.             The class meets three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) from 1-3 p.m. for two weeks.             Included are general startup/finance (success rates, common mistakes, restaurant types and financials), menu and pricing, brick and mortar vs. food truck (ownership types, lease vs. purchase, permits and inspections), employee training and hiring (interviewing, onboarding, customer service), leadership and management and social media/business plan (marketing).             The fee is $150.             For more information or to register, contact instructor Christy Scheuer at (662) 407-1505 or email acscheuer@iccms.edu or pathways@iccms.edu.
• ICC offers innovative Senior College beginning Jan. 16 at Belden Center

         Itawamba Community College has an answer for those who are retired and looking for something fun to do.             Its innovative Senior College will begin Jan. 16 at 9 a.m. with Jack Reed Jr. hosting the kickoff. He will share excerpts from his recently released book, “A Time to Listen,” which includes the best of thoughts collected from theologians, ministers, teachers and inspirational role models and have become the building blocks of the architecture of his own theology and philosophy.             “With ICC’s new Senior College, we wanted to offer something that will appeal to the diverse interests of people living in retirement,” said Josh Gammill, director of Continuing Education. “The sessions will offer wonderful opportunities for community members to learn more about topics specific to our area, stay active in the community and engage with other participants who share the same enthusiasm and zest for life and learning as they do.”             Additional programs include Feb. 20, Chair Yoga; Mar. 20, Clark Richey with the Claude Gentry Theatre in Baldwyn and lunch at Tom’s Soda Shop (transportation provided); ...
• ICC to offer ServSafe Certification training at Belden Center

  ServSafe® Certification Training will be offered Mar. 23 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.) from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.             The Mississippi Department of Health requires this certification for at least one person in each establishment in which a food permit is required. It must be renewed every five years.  The $150 cost includes the book and testing fee.             For more information, email continuingeducation@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1500.
• ICC to offer Preparing for the ACT Sept. 20, 27 at Belden Center

            Itawamba Community College’s Continuing Education Department will offer Preparing for the ACT, Sept. 20 (English/Reading) and Sept. 27 (Math/Science) from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.).                 ICC’s ACT prep instructors use three intensive classroom review methods in English, reading, science reasoning and math that focus on strategies for improving test-day performance and scores. Those methods include a review of all concepts tested, tips for overcoming test anxiety and guides for “studying smart.” Those who are enrolled have an opportunity to pre-test early and post-test later in the class using full-length ACT practice tests to measure performance and practice for the testing dates. Students must bring their books to all sessions.                 The cost is $50 per session.                 Preregistration is required. For more information and to register, email continuingeducation@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1500.
• ICC offers forklift operator certification at Belden Center

  Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College’s Belden Center for an upcoming forklift operator certification course. The class will meet from 8 a.m. to noon April 13. Participants will receive OSHA safety instruction and gain practical experience through forklift simulator practice, safety check protocol, hands-on driving and loading and unloading operations. Pre-registration is required by April 10. The cost is $95. To register or for more information, contact Rena Chism at (662) 407-1500 or email continuingeducation@iccms.edu.