MDCC Celebrates Workforce Program Graduates at Capps Center Ceremony

MOORHEAD, Miss. (May 6, 2026) – Mississippi Delta Community College recognized graduates from its workforce training programs during the Capps Center Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the J.T. Hall Coliseum on the Moorhead campus.
 
The ceremony honored students who completed workforce training programs designed to prepare graduates for immediate entry into high-demand careers across the Mississippi Delta and beyond.
 
Douglas Freeze, vice president of workforce and economic development, welcomed graduates and guests. Josh Warren, director of the MDCC Baptist Student Union, provided the invocation.
 
Dexture Applewhite, workforce development coordinator, introduced guest speaker Levell Hawkins, airport director of Greenville Mid-Delta Airport, who delivered the commencement address.
 
During the ceremony, coordinators and instructors presented awards and recognized graduates from the following workforce programs: Medical Administrative Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Electrical Utility Lineman, Carpentry, Commercial Electrical, Emergency Medical Technician, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Commercial Truck Driving, Welding, Fiber Optic Construction and Aviation Maintenance Technician.
 
A total of more than 140 students completed workforce training programs this spring, earning credentials that prepare them to enter industries critical to the region’s workforce needs, including healthcare, transportation, construction, utilities, aviation and skilled trades.
 
MDCC’s workforce programs are designed to provide students with accessible pathways to career advancement through short-term training opportunities, industry certifications and workforce partnerships that meet regional employment demands.
 
As Mississippi Delta Community College celebrates 100 years of service in 2026, the college continues to expand workforce training opportunities that strengthen communities and create economic mobility throughout the Delta.

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