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• Registration underway at ICC-Belden for career pathway programs

  Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for three career pathway programs that will begin in February at the Belden Center.                 They include Food Management Certification, Welding and Cutting and Electrician Assistant.                 Food Management Certification will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., February 18-March 21. During the hands-on, four-week class, students will learn the essential skills needed to thrive in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Included in the curriculum are both ServSafe® Food Manager and Alcohol certifications, menu planning preparation, assistance with and execution of catered events, résumé/interview skills and front- and back-of-the-house operations. Cost is $460, but tuition assistance and scholarships are available for qualified applicants.                 Introduction to Welding and Cutting is designed to give students entry-level skills in welding and cutting. The intent is to prepare students to do the very basic GMAW and SMAW welding jobs that some industries and businesses require. The class can also be useful to the small farmer or business owner who has many do-it-yourself projects. Different types of welding can be emphasized depending on the individual class, which also ...
• 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 ...
• Registration underway for March career pathways at ICC-Belden

  Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for two career pathway programs that will begin in March at the Belden Center.               They include Certified Nursing Assistant and Food Management Certification.               Certified Nursing Assistant, which meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. from March 24-May 28, prepares participants to take the exam to become a CNA. Upon successful completion of the program and examination, nursing assistants can find employment with nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics. The cost is $526 which includes the required Board License Examination fee.               Food Management Certification will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., March 24-April 18. During the hands-on, four-week class, students will learn the essential skills needed to thrive in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Included in the curriculum are both ServSafe® Food Manager and Alcohol certifications, menu planning preparation, assistance with and execution of catered events, résumé/interview skills and front- and back-of-the-house operations. Cost is $460, but tuition assistance and scholarships are available for qualified applicants.               For more information, email pathways@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1537.
• 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 ...
• Registration underway for ICC pathway programs to begin in August

  Itawamba Community College has scheduled several pathways classes to begin in August at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.).                 They include Business Office Specialist, Aug. 8-Dec. 7, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-9 p.m.; Certified Nursing Assistant, Aug. 7-Oct. 18, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m.; Emergency Medical Technician, Aug. 8-Dec. 7, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-10 p.m.; Google IT Support Certification (online self-paced), Aug. 7-Dec. 8; Medical Administrative Assistant, Aug. 7-Nov. 1, Mondays, 5-9 p.m.; Pharmacy Technician, Aug. 8-Dec. 5, Tuesdays, 5-9 p.m.; and Phlebotomy Technician, Aug. 10-Oct. 26, Thursdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m.                 For more information about all classes or to register, call (662) 407-1537 or email pathways@iccms.edu.
• Pathway programs to begin soon at ICC-Belden

  Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for several pathway programs that are scheduled to begin soon. They include SHRM-Certified Professional Exam Prep Course, Jan. 28; Certified Nursing Assistant, Feb. 1; and Human Resources Assistant, Feb. 18. The SHRM-Certified Professional Exam Prep Course will meet Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. The program is designed for current HR professionals who would like to advance their careers by earning the nationally-recognized SHRM-CP credential to be recognized as industry experts and viewed as valuable assets to their organization. The curriculum used in this course is the Society for Human Resource Management 2020 Learning System, which provides an in-depth overview of the knowledge and industry expertise needed to sit for and pass the SHRM-CP certification exam. Key topics include behavioral competencies and technical knowledge. Certified Nursing Assistant will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. 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. Human Resources Assistant meets Thursdays ...