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Classes
Carpentry
| Dates: | January 31, 2023 - May 4, 2023 |
Training topics include, but are not limited to, Safety Measures, Builder Math, Wall/Roof Framing, Siding/Roofing Installation, Proper use of hand tools, & Installing windows/doors. This class will meet on Tuesday & Thursday nights 6 p.m. 9 p.m.
PRE-REQUISITE: Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), minimum of a silver certificate
Cost: $350
Contact Anjavette Payton, 662-445-1984, for additional information.
Commercial Driver’s License Training (CDL) Permit Prep Class
| Dates: | January 31, 2023 - March 2, 2023 |
| April 11, 2023 - May 11, 2023 |
Six-week prep course. Prep topics will include, but are not limited to: Driving Safety, Transporting Cargo/Passengers Safely, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Hazardous materials, Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection, & Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test. This class will meet on Tuesday & Thursday nights 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
PRE-REQUISITE: Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), minimum of a bronze certificate
Cost: $75
Contact Anjavette Payton, 662-445-1984, for additional information.
Commercial Truck Driving
| Dates: | March 27, 2023 - May 6, 2023 |
Six-week driving course. Trainee will learn how to properly operate the 18 Wheel Semi Trailer and prepare for testing to obtain CDL Class A License. Skills to be learned will include, but are not limited to, routine driving, DOT regulations, backing skills, parallel parking, how to review maps and fill out log books, driving maneuvers as well as general driving behavior. This class will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights 5:30 pm - 9:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
PRE-REQUISITE: Valid CDL Class A permit and Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), minimum of a bronze
certificate
Cost: $1,900
Contact Anjavette Payton, 662-445-1984, for additional information. Registration February 28, 2023
Electrical
| Dates: Fall 2023 |
This is a 12-week class where the student will learn basic electrical skills in either Motor Control or Residential. This class will meet on Monday & Wednesday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
PRE-REQUISITE: Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), minimum of a silver certificate
Cost: $495
Contact Anjavette Payton, 662-445-1984, for additional details.
Electrical Utility Lineman Program
| Date: August 14th-December 7th |
| Registration: May 1st-June 1st |
Qualified workers in this field are in demand. This 16-week, hands-on course is taught by instructors with lineman experience and specialized education.
PRE-REQUISITE: Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), minimum of a silver certificate; CDL Class A permit
Contact Jane Aden Burton, 662-445-1983, for additional admission requirements and/or
additional program details.
Emergency Medical Technician
| Dates: February 7, 2023 - May 18, 2023 |
The EMT program provides classroom and laboratory instruction for entry level Emergency Medical Technicians following the current National DOT curriculum. Emergency Medical Technician-Basic is an instructional program that prepares individuals to function in the pre-hospital environment. The EMT-Basic program provides instruction in basic life support care of sick and injured persons. This includes airway assessment, communications, documentation, general pharmacology, hemorrhage control, ambulance operations, and splinting of adult, pediatric, and infant patients; and special care patients exposed to heat, cold, radiation, or contagious disease. This class will meet Tuesday and Thursday nights 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
A certificate of completion will be awarded to those who satisfactory complete the EMT curriculum. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry for Emergency Medical Technicians Basic Testing.
PRE-REQUISITE: Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), minimum of a silver certificate
Cost: $675
Contact Anjavette Payton, 662-445-1984, for additional information...Registration deadline January 31, 2023.
Fiber Optic Training
| Dates: | July 10th-September 29th |
This 128-week, hands-on course is taught by instructors with fiber experience and specialized education. Qualified workers in this field are in high demand. Trainee will receive a CDL Class A License upon completion. This class will meet Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 4 pm.
Contact Dexture Applewhite, 662-445-1985, for additional admission requirements and/or additional program information.
HVAC
| Dates: | January 31, 2023 - April 20, 2023 | (subject to change) |
Training topics include: workplace ethics, theory of heat, safety, tools, equipment and shop practices, and prep for EPA certification. This class will meet 3 nights a week 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
PRE- REQUISITE: Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), minimum of a silver certificate
Registration fee: $495
Contact Anjavette Payton, 662-445-1984, for additional information.
Manufacturing Skills Basic Training
| Dates: | TBA |
Training topics include: Workplace Ethics & Employer Expectations, Quality Management, Computer Application Technology, Industrial Math, Blueprint Reading & Precision Measurement, OSHA 10-hour Safety, & Forklift Operation. Local companies will interview participants who successfully complete training. This class will meet on Monday-Thursday nights at GHEC.
PRE-REQUISITE: Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), minimum of a silver certificate
Registration fee: TBD
Contact Dexture Applewhite, 662-445-1985, for additional information.
Medical Administrative Assistant
| Date: August 15th-November 30th |
| Registration: TBA |
Learn how to keep a physician’s office or clinic running efficiently in this 15 week class. Medical Administrative Assistant will maintain patient’s records; coordinate collection and preparation of operating reports such as time and attendance. This class will meet Tuesday and Thursday nights 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
PRE-REQUISITE: Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), minimum of a silver certificate
Cost: $600 (Price subject to change)
Contact Jane Aden Burton, 662-445-1983, for additional information.
Medical Coding
| Date: August 15th-Dec 7th | |
| Registration: | TBA |
This 16-week course introduces students to the fundamentals of medical coding. This class will teach you the guidelines to use the appropriate codes and how to utilize your coding books. This class is not for college credit. This class will meet Tuesday and Thursday nights 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
PRE-REQUISITE: Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), minimum of a silver certificate; Anatomy and
Physiology and Medical Terminology.
Cost: $925
Contact Jane Aden Burton, 662-445-1983, for additional information.
Pharmacy Technician
| Date: August 14th-December 7th |
| Registration: TBA |
Pharmacy Technicians are sought-after professionals in pharmacies located in hospitals, drug stores, doctors’ offices and grocery stores. This 16-week class will prepare you to take the Pharmacy Technician certification exam, ExCPT.
PRE-REQUISITE: Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), minimum of a silver certificate
Cost: $700 (Price is subject to change)
Contact Jane Aden Burton, 662-445-1983, for additional information.
Welding
| Dates: January 9, 2023 - March 30, 2023 |
Learn about basic MIG, TIG, FCAW, and SMAW welding and safe work practices used at local industries. This class will meet Monday - Thursday nights 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
PRE-REQUISITE: Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), minimum of a silver certificate
Cost: $800 (includes welding tool kit to keep at the end of training)
For additional details including registration deadline, contact Dexture Applewhite,
662-445-1984.
Assessments
Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)
Daily throughout the Delta
Three WorkKeys assessments resulting in a nationally recognized credential that gives
employers and job-seekers a standard measure of workplace skills. This certificate
will show the employer you will be easy to train for on-the-job skills.
There is no fee to test with a valid MS picture ID.
Contact Mary Steelman, 662-445-1987, for additional details.
Once you have registered, you will receive an email within 24 of a business day with testing date/details.
Automotive Excellence Service Certification (ASE)
By appointment
ASE promotes excellence in vehicle repair, service and parts distribution. Over a
quarter of a million individuals hold ASE certifications. Industry-recognized certification
for auto mechanics and technicians.
Contact The Capps Center at (662) 887-2876, for additional details.