11 November ICC's MiBEST program to offer 11 additional pathway options beginning in January November 11, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Beginning in January 2022, participants in Itawamba Community College’s MiBEST program will have 11 additional pathway options. Currently, students can choose from Heating and Air Conditioning Technology, Certified Nursing Assistant and Welding and Cutting, according to Linzy Patterson, director of Adult Education at ICC. Additional programs will include Automotive Technology, Business Office Specialist, Commercial Truck Driving, Diesel Equipment Technology, Electrician Assistant, Food Service Pathway, Hospitality Management Technology, Manufacturing Basic Skills, Pharmacy Tech, Phlebotomy and Introduction to Welding and Cutting. The Mississippi Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training program is a workforce and economic development initiative that transitions low-skilled, non-credentialed Mississippians from the economic sidelines into careers earning family-sustaining wages, according to Patterson. The program is intended for individuals who did not earn a traditional high school diploma, those in low-wage jobs or other nontraditional students. Those enrolled in the MiBEST program at ICC are assigned a Navigator to guide them through each step of the program, including filling out an application, completing their coursework and transitioning into the labor market, Patterson said. Navigators connect students to educational and personal assistance such as career counseling, financial aid, tutoring, social-emotional assistance, community resources and other support to eliminate barriers to program completion. Patterson said that MiBEST funds may assist with tuition/books, fees, travel and other program-related expenses. Enrollment information is available now by emailing lfpatterson@iccms.edu or calling (662) 407-1512. Related Articles ICC offers free short-term pathway programs to those who qualify through Dec. Itawamba Community College is offering several free short-term career pathways to those who qualify from now until the end of December as part of the ReSkill Mississippi Initiative. The program is designed to help ease the economic burden and uncertainty the pandemic has created for the state’s workforce. ICC is utilizing the resources to enhance or start new workforce development training and/or career education programs that would positively impact underemployed, unemployed, furloughed and/or otherwise displaced individuals who are experiencing economic hardships as a result of COVID-19, said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. ICC has utilized the ReSkill Mississippi funds to create short-term pathway programs in medical administrative assistant, quality improvement associate, introduction to industrial maintenance and electrician assistant. They join a list of 14 other pathway programs, which also offer free tuition opportunities for those who qualify through December. Allen, who serves as chair of the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Workforce Committee, and Tyler Camp, chief of staff and special assistant to the president, were instrumental in securing the more than $49 million to ... ICC offers career pathway options in October Registration is underway for several career pathway classes offered during October at Itawamba Community College. Both online and face-to-face options are available. Students who meet eligibility requirements may qualify for tuition assistance. They include Electrician Assistant, a face-to-face class offered at the Belden Center. It begins Oct. 19, will meet from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, through Nov. 9. The program provides the foundational knowledge of basic math and safety rules; the use of hand, measuring and power tools; basic electricity and residential wiring. Online training options and their start dates are Medical Spanish Series (Oct. 14), Medical Terminology (Oct. 14 and Nov. 11), Microsoft Word 2019/Office 365 Series (Oct. 14), Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365 Series (Oct. 14), Introduction to Microsoft Outlook (Oct. 14 and Nov. 11), Accounting Fundamentals with Quickbooks (Oct. 14), Manufacturing Fundamentals (Oct. 14 and Nov. 11) and Manufacturing Applications (Oct. 14 and Nov. 11). ICC also offers online training in forklift operation and ... ICC pathway programs set to begin in January Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for several pathway programs that are scheduled to begin in January. They include January 11 – Certified Nursing Assistant (Mondays/Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m.), Food Service Pathway (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.), Medical Administrative Assistant (Mondays/Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m.); and January 12 – Business Office Specialist (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m.), EMT Basic (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5-10 p.m.), Introduction to Welding and Cutting (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.) and Pharmacy Technician (Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m.). For more information or to register, contact Josh Gammill, Pathway Coordinator, at jegammill@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1569. Itawamba Community College will be closed for Christmas Break at 5 p.m., Dec. 17, and reopen Jan. 4, 2021 at 8 a.m. 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. Registration open for ICC's January pathways classes Itawamba Community College has scheduled several pathways classes to begin in January 2024 at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). They include Certified Nursing Assistant, Jan. 8-Mar. 20, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m.; Food Management Certification, Jan. 8-Feb. 2, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Google IT Support Certification, Jan. 8-May 1, online self-paced; Medical Administrative Assistant, Jan. 8-Apr. 10, Mondays, 5-9 p.m.; Business Office Specialist, Jan. 9-May 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.; EMT-Basic, Jan. 9-May 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-10 p.m.; Pharmacy Technician, Jan. 9-Apr. 30, Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. and Phlebotomy Technician, Jan. 11-Apr. 4, Thursdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Certified Nursing Assistant prepares participants to take the exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon successful completion of the program and the exam, nursing assistants may find employment with nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics. 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, ... ICC's enhanced Summer Edge program offers tuition free up to six hours and waived fees Itawamba Community College is continuing its Summer Edge program, and the enhanced version will offer all students an opportunity to take up to six credit hours (two three-credit hour classes) with tuition and all fees waived. Classes include both online and face-to-face. “Itawamba Community College is committed to student success and has worked diligently over the past two years to ensure all students are receiving the resources they need to be successful,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “We feel that this is a significant opportunity to reengage/engage students who continue to experience economic barriers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will enable students to get an edge in classes through quality instruction at ICC. That is our continuing commitment.” ICC’s summer schedule enables students to take classes they need or those that will enable them to have an edge in their college career. The summer opportunities are also perfect for adults who want to explore other careers, upskill on their own or enroll in classes they never had an opportunity to take. The summer session beginning ... Comments are closed.