12 January Registration open for upcoming ICC Pathways classes January 12, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Registration is underway for several pathways classes that will begin soon at Itawamba Community College. They include Residential Wiring, Small Engine Repair Technician and Introduction to Welding and Cutting. Residential Wiring meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m., Feb. 7-Mar. 9. In the hands-on class, participants will learn how to use a meter properly; change and update receptacles; distinguish between different types of switches; switch replacement; locate loose or bad connections; and troubleshooting techniques. It is designed for those who are interested in becoming an electrician’s assistant or want to learn to do very basic electrical wiring for their own use. Small Engine Repair Technician meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m., Feb. 7-Apr. 6. Upon successful completion of the 16-session program, students will be prepared for an entry-level technician position at an existing small engine repair shop or to open their own related business. Successful students will receive information about how to test for the nationally-recognized technician certification examination. Included are how to perform basic maintenance on small engines; the recoil system’s function, maintenance and repair and how to disassemble and rebuild small engines. Introduction to Welding and Cutting will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m., Jan. 31-Mar. 2. This class is designed to give the student entry-level skills in welding and cutting to prepare them for very basic GMAW and SMAW welding operations as well as oxyfuel cutting operations. The classes meet at the ICC Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). Scholarships may be available for those who qualify. For more information about any of the classes on the schedule, email pathways@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1537. Related Articles Itawamba Community College receives $100,000 and joins 41 other schools across the US as All Within My Hands' Metallica Scholars Initiative expands in year five Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands, continues its multimillion-dollar investment in critical workforce programs at community colleges nationwide. Among the schools, Itawamba Community College was selected from a competitive pool of applicants to receive $100,000 to transform the futures of students in the community. “It is a tremendous honor for Itawamba Community College to be selected as one of the recipients of the prestigious All Within My Hands grant, which will significantly impact our career education programs, providing funding for students to pursue a pathway and their best start,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “It is another indication of the success of the College and reinforcement of the mission that students and their success are our top priority.” The Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) was launched in 2019 by Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). The workforce initiative marks its fifth year with an ambitious expansion into new curricula. MSI now directly supports 42 community colleges across 33 states, and by the end of this year, it will have helped ... 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, ... Registration underway for ICC pathways, continuing education classes Registration is underway for several pathways/continuing education classes that will begin soon at Itawamba Community College. They include Certified Nursing Assistant, Beginning Sign Language II, Microsoft Excel for Beginners, ServSafe, ACT Prep and Forklift Operator Training. Certified Nursing Assistant meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m., Mar. 20-May 24. The program 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. Becoming a CNA provides an excellent foundation for those who want to advance in the nursing profession. Beginning Sign Language II, which meets Mondays from 6-9 p.m., Mar. 20-Apr. 17, includes the non-verbal method of communication for the deaf and hearing-impaired. The student book is included in the fee. Microsoft Excel for Beginners meets Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Mar. 21-Apr. 18. The class includes learning how to design, create and edit spreadsheets and basic charts, insert formulas, designate ranges and sort data. ServSafe Certification training will meet Mar. 25 from 8 ... Registration underway for January pathways classes at ICC Registration is underway for several pathways classes that will begin in January at Itawamba Community College. They include Business Office Specialist, Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT Basic, Food Service, Enhanced Forklift Operator, Google IT Support Certificate, Medical Administrative Assistant, Pharmacy Technician and Phlebotomy Technician. Business Office Specialist will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 11-May 5. It 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. Additional instruction and training include performance of technical office tasks, basic math, fundamentals of bookkeeping and human resource management. Certified Nursing Assistant will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m., Jan. 10-Mar. 16. Participants will be prepared to take the exam to become a CNA, which affords opportunities for employment in nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics as well as an excellent foundation for those who ... Spring 2018 Open Registration Open registration at Itawamba Community College has been scheduled for the 2018 spring semester. Dates and times include Jan. 3 from 4-7 p.m. at the Tupelo Campus; Jan. 4 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Fulton Campus and from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Tupelo Campus; January 5 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses, and Jan. 6 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Tupelo Campus. Locations are the Administration Building at the Fulton Campus and the Student Support Center at the Tupelo Campus. It is possible to register for spring semester classes through Jan. 12 for traditional full-term evening classes, traditional eight-week accelerated term; Jan. 17 for the eight-week eLearning term; Jan. 19 for full-term eLearning classes, but a late registration fee of $15 will be assessed. However, class selection could possibly be limited. Traditional day classes begin Jan. 8, and eLearning classes, Jan. 16. Individuals who have earned some college credit but insufficient hours for a degree can receive information about the statewide Complete2Compete initiative during scheduled open registration sessions on Jan. 4 ... ICC schedules 2020 spring open registration Open registration at Itawamba Community College has been scheduled for the 2020 spring semester. Dates and times include Jan. 6 and 7 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the Fulton Campus, Jan. 6 from 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Jan. 7 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Tupelo Campus. Locations are the David C. Cole Student Services Building at the Fulton Campus and the Student Support Center at the Tupelo Campus. It is possible to register for spring semester classes through Jan. 14 for full-term traditional classes and January eight-week traditional and eLearning terms; and Jan. 17 for full-term eLearning classes, but a late registration fee of $15 will be assessed. However, class selection could possibly be limited. Traditional day classes begin Jan. 8, and eLearning classes, Jan. 13. Individuals who have earned some college credit but insufficient hours for a degree can receive information about the statewide Complete2Compete initiative during a scheduled open registration session, which is designed primarily for returning adult learners, on Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Tupelo Campus in ... Comments are closed.