Career, TeChniCal and Workforce education

Pathwaysit’s no secret that jobs are hard to find. More and more jobs are requir-ing specific skills and members of the workforce need more education and training to obtain those jobs. Copiah-Lincoln Community Col-lege Division of Career, Technical, and Workforce Education (CTWE) is working hard to introduce career pathways as an option.

What is a career pathway? It is a combination of education and train-ing that provides options for you to enter and/or advance, as you want, in your chosen career. Let’s look at an example of a career pathway for someone interested in health care.

Susan needs skills to get a job quickly and she’s interested in the health care field. She takes a 5 week workforce education course at Co-Lin followed by an exam, becomes qualified as a certified nurse assistant, and is able to take a job at a local nursing home. As time goes by, Susan realizes she enjoys her job and really wants to move up the ladder in this field. So she returns to Co-Lin and enrolls in the one year practical nursing pro-

gram. Once she becomes a practical nurse, Susan takes a job at a local hospital and is very successful. After some time and the suggestion from her supervisor, Susan considers fur-thering her education and studying to become a registered nurse (RN). This would move her further up the ladder on this career pathway as well as increases her wages. Susan completes the associate degree nursing program and is qualified as a RN. Now that she has earned her associates degree at Co-Lin, Susan can reenter the workforce or continue another two years to earn her bachelor’s degree.

Co-Lin offers many opportunities for employees to upgrade skills through short terms workforce training, through many career and technical programs and through many associates programs.

To learn more about career path-ways and how Co-Lin can help you move up your career ladder contact our Career-Technical Education ad-visor, Sonya Sims at 601.643.8324.

Where Can Career Pathways Take You?

Certified Nurses Assistant

(Workforce Training)

Practical Nurse(Career Certificate)

Registered Nurse(Associate Degree)

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INSIDEComputer Skills 2Career Training Programs 4ServSafe Classes 5Emergency Medical Technician 6Personal Enrichment Classes 8Small Business Development Center 9

Keyboarding Fundamentals 2Document Formatting 3Antebellum Period Restoration 5Seeking Trainers 10Your Future Workforce at Co-Lin 11

WHAT’S NEW?

Fall 2012 Training Catalog

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COMPUTER AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS | Wesson & Natchez CampusComputer Skills

Level 1: Generations On-line - This level includes one-on-one coaching for mouse use and continues through the use of the Internet and e-mail.

Level 2: Internet - Classes review the Internet and e-mail information presented in Level 1 then expands to searching for information, organizing e-mail information, creating and managing favorites, and more.

Level 3: Microsoft Word 2007 - Microsoft Word 2007 is used for letters, resumes, newsletters, recipes.... and much more.

For more information on class sessions and enroll-ment contact Bonnie Brown at the Furlow Senior Center, 601.835.5077. All classes are started contingent on timely registration and a minimum number of registered partici-pants.

Session 1: Introduction to Computers

6 week course with 3 hour weekly sessions

TOPICS• Parts of the computer desktop• Navigation techniques• Files, folders & documents• Customizing & options• Data storage options• Getting on-line• Searching and navigating on-line• E-mail basics• Sending, forwarding, & replying• Attaching documents & photos to

e-mail• Basic keyboarding

Session 2: Employability Prep

6 week course with 3 hour weekly sessions

TOPICS• Microsoft Word 2010 (for letter

writing)• Microsoft Excel 2010 (for

number management)• Creating business letters & resumes• On-line job applications• Sending resumes on-line• Searching for job openings

on-line• Basic keyboarding

Session 3: Beyond the Basics

6 week course with 3 hour weekly sessions

TOPICS• Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 (for

preparing a presentation)• Microsoft Outlook 2010 (for

advanced e-mail skills including calendars, contacts and communi-cations management)

• Basic keyboarding

Computer Training for Seniors at Jimmy Furlow Senior Center Offers computers to seniors 55 years of age and older. These classes are suited for those who have limited

computer experience and live in the Brookhaven and Lincoln County Area.

Computer basic skills classes are designed to assist the unemployed or underemployed in obtaining computer skills. This semester long process is broken into three sessions that present computer skills yet emphasizes employability. If all threes classes are completed the participant will receive a certificate of completion. Classes will begin as the class registration minimum is met.

Funding for these classes are provided by the Mississippi Community College Board and

there is no charge to the participant.

Registration InformationNATCHEZ CAMPUS: Natchez WIN Job Center, 601.442.0243. Classes start August 27, 2012.WESSON CAMPUS: Deadline to register for Session 1 is August 31, 2012. Classes start the second week in September. Contact 601.643.8710 to register.

Keyboarding Fundamentals | Simpson County This course provides an introduction and essential skill development using the touch system on the alphabetic keyboard. Course emphasis will be on speed and accuracy when keying simple documents and timed writings. Basic word processing commands will be learned.

Schedule: This is a self-paced course. Students will attend one scheduled orientation. After completing all lessons and assign-ments during open lab hours, students will contact the instructor to arrange a final assessment. A non-credit Workforce Certificate of Completion is awarded if student demonstrates the required competencies on the final assessment. Final Assessment must be scheduled on or before December 10, 6 p.m. Students may repeat the course if more time is needed to master the required compe-tencies. Location: Room 114, Simpson County Center Cost: $20

Orientation: Sept. 10, Oct. 8, or Nov. 5 at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Lab Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Registration: Toni Dobbins, toni.dobbins@colin.edu or 601.643.8716

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Fundamentals of QuickBooksSeptember 25, 27, October 2, 4, 9, and 11, 2012 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost: $45.00Session 1: Create a new company & chart of accountsSession 2: Accounts receivable, invoices, sales receipts, customer statements, payments & depositsSession 3: Accounts payable, billing, paying bills, checks, credit memos, inventory, & sales taxSession 4: Banking, bank reconciliation, & on-line bankingSession 5: Payroll, setting-up new employees, & adding a payroll deductionSession 6: Analyzing financial data & reports

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Want to learn QuickBooks? Already using QuickBooks but need help? We can help new and experienced users! Space is limited register early! Classes are located at the Wesson Campus in the Thames Conference Center.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: One week prior to class date Call 601.643.8716 to register.

Introduction to QuickBooksSaturday, September 22, 20128 am - 12:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00This course is an introduction to QuickBooks. It’s main objective is to introduce you to the basic features in QuickBooks. Take this as a prerequisite to our six session class listed below.

Introduction to QuickBooks andFundamentals of QuickBooks Cost: $50.00 This option allows for more hands on practice for beginners. In addition, the combination option is $10 less!

GEOGRAPhIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)

ArcGIS Desktop I: Getting Started with GIS (16 hours) provides the foundation for understanding GIS. Learn the basic functions of a GIS, coordinate systems, map projections and why they are important. Students will work with ArcMap to visualize geograph-ic data, create maps, query a GIS database, perform spatial analy-sis using common analysis tools, and solve geographic problems using a systematic approach. Date: Sept. 26 - 27

ArcGIS Desktop II: Tools & Functionality (24 hours) teaches the range of functionality available in the software and the essential tools for visualizing, creating, managing, and analyzing geo-graphic data. The hands-on course exercises emphasize practice with ArcMap and ArcCatalog to perform common GIS tasks and workflows. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to start working with ArcGIS Desktop on the job. Date: Oct. 9 - 11

ArcGIS Desktop III: GIS Workflows and Analysis (16 hours) shows how to apply ArcGIS tools in a workflow context with a focus on working with data stored in a geodatabase and performing geo-processing and analysis. Students will organize and edit data stored in a geodatabase, prepare data for analysis, create and edit geoprocessing models using ModelBuilder, and work through a challenging analysis project. Date: Oct. 31 - Nov. 1

Building Geodatabases (24 hours) provides an overview of the structure and capabilities of the geodatabase. Learn how to cre-ate a geodatabase, migrate existing GIS data to a geodatabase, and edit and maintain data stored in a geodatabase. Prerequisite for this course is ArcGIS Desktop II. This course is taught in Arc GIS version 9.3.1; however, version 10 users can be accommo-dated. Date: Nov. 6 - 8

Copiah-Lincoln Community College serves as the south central training site for Geographic Information Systems training provided by the Geosystems Research Institute (GRI) at Mississippi State University. These classes for the ArcGIS Desktop software are ideal for tax assessor employees, emergency management personnel and appraisers. Courses are taught in version 10 unless noted otherwise. Training is free to state, county, and local government employees in the state of Mississippi. Others may take the courses for a fee. 2-day courses are $210 and 3-day courses are $315. CEUs are available upon request (2-day courses are worth 1.6 CEUs and 3-day courses receive 2.4 CEUs).

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: One week prior to class date. To register for these classes, call 601.643.8715.

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) This introductory class presents basic computer aided drafting concepts including designing and drawing various projects in archi-tectural, mechanical, and civil drafting. The student must possess basic computer and mechanical drafting skills prior to registering. The class will meet Tues. and Thurs. evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Co-Lin Wesson Campus for eight weeks. Cost $50.

Class will begin August 21, 2012. Deadline to register is August 14, 2012.

To register contact Jim Hart, 601.643.8709.

Document Formatting | Simpson Co.

This course focuses on improving keyboarding techniques using the touch method and on production of documents using word processing functions.

This is a self-paced course. Students will attend one scheduled orientation. After completing all lessons and assignments dur-ing open lab hours, students will contact the instructor to ar-range a final assessment. Technical Certificate of Completion is awarded if student demonstrates the required competencies on the final assessment. Final Assessment must be scheduled on or before December 10, 6 p.m. Students may repeat the course if more time is needed to master the required competencies.Location: Room 114, Simpson County Center Cost: $20Orientation: Sept. 10, Oct. 8, or Nov. 5 at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lab Schedule: Mon., Tues., and Thurs. at 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Registration: Toni Dobbins, toni.dobbins@colin.edu or 601.643.8716

Ask about Credit by Examination to earn college credit.

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IndustrialMaintenance

Classes prepare students to do the following: Construction type welding, Mainte-nance, Custom shop welding, Shielding metal arc welding, Gas metal arc welding, MIG welding, Flux core arc welding, Plasma arc cutting, Oxyacetylene. Students will be awarded a certificate after successful completion of the course. 256 training hours.

Classes begin August 27, 2012 and will be held 4 nights weekly for 16 weeks, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fee: $150Registration: Call 601.643.8709

IndustrialWeldingClasses

Career Training Programs

TraintoGainIncludes instruction in basic, intermediate, and advanced computer skills, resume writing, call center skills and customer service. Night and day classes are available. Classes held on an ongoing schedule. For registration information call 601.446.1152.

HeatingandAirConditioningStudents will learn refrigeration theory and air condition equipment operation, including EPA refrigerant certification. In-stallation of residential systems including refrigeration and duct work, electrical & control wiring and troubleshooting. 448 training hours (4 Semesters). For registration information call 601.446.1152.

ElectricalTechCovers the electrical devices and wiring techniques common to commercial and industrial construction and maintenance. 448 training hours (4 Semesters) Classes begin as requested. For registration information call 601.446.1152.

CustomerServiceandGrammarThis 30-hour class was designed for persons who are currently employed as well as those who are looking for employ-ment. The objectives of this course are to assist students in understanding customer needs and exercising professionalism, positive verbal and nonverbal communication, telephone etiquette, active listening skills, dealing with irate customers, understanding difficulty personalities, and accepting responsibility. A review of proper grammar skills will also be included. Classes begin as requested. For registration information call 601.446.1152.

Participants will learn Department of Transportation rules and regulations, Mississippi requirements for obtaining a commercial driver’s license, and the operations of a semi tractor-trailer. 240 training hours.

Classes are held on an ongoing schedule and start every 6 weeks. Monday through Friday for six weeks, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cost: Learners Permit $38.00, Physical Exam & Drug Test $110.00 (approximately) Background Check $37.00

Registration: Simpson Co. call 601.894.0505 or 601.849.0113. Natchez call 601.446.1152

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Industrial maintenance technicians are a high demand asset to any manufacturing facility including saw mills. This short-term training program will cover skills not limited to: basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, construction drawing, communication skills and employability skills in the introduction segment of the class. Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting the first week of October, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Registration: Call 601.643.8709 Fee: $150.00 (includes textbook)

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ServSafe Food Safety Training CourseServSafe is a National Restaurant Association food safety training program for hospitality personnel. It is recognized in all 50 states. Participants will receive a nationally recog-nized certificate.

$100.00 textbook, class & test$80.00 class & test

$50.00 test only All classes are held on Mondays from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: One week prior to class date. Call 601.643.8716.

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Sexual harassment is a complicated issue that unfortu-nately confronts employers and employees on a far too regular basis. Would you know what to do if you were confronted with what you believe to be sexual harass-ment? Can you define sexual harassment? how does it affect your organization?

This new training program will help both employer and employee know what to do should you encounter sexual harassment in the workplace.

Wesson Campus September 18, 2012 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Registration deadline is one week prior to class.

Call 601.643.8716 to register.

Understanding Sexual harassment in the Work Place

Antebellum Period Restoration Natchez Campus | TBAComing this Fall:

Masonry Conservation and Lime Mortar These two class sessions will include assessment of existing conditions, site preparation, and removal of inappropriate mortar, cleaning of joints, filing joints, and final dressing of joints

Coming this Spring:

Plaster Application and Conservation This session will include assessment of existing plaster, re-moval of inappropriate plaster, preparation for new plaster, and final dressing before paint.

Painting Application and Maintaining This session will include types of paint, method of applica-tion and maintaining original beauty.

Start date to be announced.

Call 601.446.1152 after 1:00 p.m. to register. A small fee may be required to cover costs.

heating and Air Conditioning (hVAC)Contren Learning Series Wesson CampusThe National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) sets the standard in construc-tion education. The Contren Learning Series devel-oped by NCCER includes more than 55 craft areas. Copiah-Lincoln Community College, presents heating and Air Conditioning (hvAC) Contren level 1 training. (175 hours of training)

Skills include but are not limited to:Trade Mathematics

Copper and plastic piping practicesSoldering and Brazing

Basic ElectricityIntroduction to heating and Cooling

Air Distribution Systems Levels 2, 3, & 4 will be offered following Level 1. All classes will be contingent on minimal class enrollment.

Classes begin August 13, 2012 and will meet Mon., Tues., & Thurs. from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Wesson Campus,Youngblood Building, Rooms 11 & 12

Registration Deadline: August 10, 2012, 12:00 noonCost: $150.00 due upon registration,

includes textbookContact to register: Toni Dobbins at 601.643.8716

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CertifiedNurseAssistantPrepare for an exciting career in health care at hospitals, long-term care facili-ties, physicians’ offices, home health care and private duty nursing. The Certified Nursing Assistant program prepares the individual to assist in providing care as member of a medical team under the direction of a health care professional.

Classes are held on an ongoing schedule and start every 5 weeks.Residents of Copiah & Simpson counties call 601.894.2121. Residents of Adams & Jefferson counties call 601.442.0243.

Residents of Lincoln, Lawrence, & Franklin call 601.833.3511.

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Allied Health Programs

I V T h e r a p y C e r t i f i c a t i o n

Earn up to $.50 more an hour. Available to certified LPNs or RNs and includes 40 hours

lecture and 40 hours of clinicals. Cost: $150.00

Interested? Contact: Jefferson and Adams Counties: Joyce Allred, 601.446.1152

Copiah, Franklin, Lawrence, Lincoln, and Simpson Counties:Shelika hooker, 601.643.8707

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TEChNICIAN - BASIC COURSE (8 hRS COLLEGE CREDIT)WESSON AND NATChEz CAMPUS

This course integrates the theory of emergency medical care with the practical skills necessary to provide basic life support with an ambulance service or other specialized rescue services. Enrollment in Emergency Medical Technician-Basic requires ad-mission into Copiah-Lincoln Community College as a student. Entrance into Emergency Medical Technician-Basic requires a high school diploma or equivalency, passing a physical exami-nation, and having an ACT minimum score of 16 on file in the Office of Admissions. The EMT-Basic course consists of 136 class-room hours along with 12 hours of emergency room clinicals. Students must also make at least five runs on the ambulance before becoming certified in Mississippi. Most area hospitals re-quire a criminal background check and a negative TB test before admittance into clinicals. Students who successfully complete the eight semester hour basic course and pass the National Reg-istry EMT-Basic (NREMT) exam qualify as a certified EMT-Basic in Mississippi.Students who plan to pursue EMT-Paramedic certification must have successfully completed human Anatomy & Physiology I & II before applying for admission into a paramedic program.

For registration information or questions contact:

Carol Robinson, Workforce Coordinator at 601.643.8709

Joyce Allred, Workforce Secretary at 601.446.1152

Financial assistance for some workforce training programs may be available.

For details, see the Workforce Investment Act information on page 9.

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Beginning 35 MM Photography: Digital FocusPhotographer, Jonathan Alford will share how lighting, speed, aperture, and framing the shot can make the difference in a good shot or a great shot.Dates: Tues., Sept. 4 -25, 2012Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Location: Thames Center, Wolf hall BFee: $50.00Registration Deadline: Aug. 25, 2012 Supplies: A 35 MM SLR camera; NO insta-shot or fixed lens cameras, please; pen/pencil, note pad Beginning Cake Decorating Start with the basics in this class. Topics covered include properly baking the cake, leveling, icing application, and tip selec-tion.Dates: Tue., Sept. 4 - Oct. 2, 2012Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Instructor: Ms. Annie from Annie P. GoodiesLocation: Annie P. Goodies Shop, South off hwy 583 below Enterprise high SchoolFee: $45.00Registration Deadline: Aug. 28, 2012 Supplies: Are not included in fee and will be discussed during first class

Cupcake CrazeCupcakes have become a popular trend! Food Production & Management Technol-ogy Instructor, Jody hoff will share cupcake recipes that start with a mix but taste like they were made from scratch, outside-the- box recipes, and cupcake decorating ideas beyond the icing. Participants will prac-tice basic decorating techniques, share a favorite cupcake recipe, and demonstrate a unique decorating technique. Register soon as our class space is limited to twelve people. Dates: Mon. & Tues., Oct. 1 & 2 , 2012Time: 6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. Instructor: Jody hoffLocation: Anderson Food LabFee: $20.00Registration Deadline: Sept. 3, 2012Supplies: Are not included in fee and a list will be provided the close of registra-tion.

Pins and Needles ... Learn Basic SewingYour first basic sewing project will be either a boy John-John or girls jumper. Mrs. Frances Taylor, experienced seam-stress and homemaker, will lead you from pattern lay-out, cut out, and then sewing, including lining your garment.Dates: Tues., Sept. 4 – Oct. 2, 2012

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Instructor: Mrs. Frances TaylorLocation: Thames CenterFee: $35.00Registration Deadline: August 28, 2012Supplies: Sewing machine, fabrics, extension cord. Materials will be discussed Sept. 4 do not bring your sewing machine. Sept. 11 – Oct. 2 bring your sewing ma-chine.

Foods for the HolidaysCreate holiday dishes that will have them asking for seconds and thirds!Dates: Tues., Oct. 09 – Nov. 06, 2012Time: 6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.Instructor: Ms. Annie from Annie P. GoodiesLocation: Annie P. Goodies Shop, South off hwy 583 below Enterprise high SchoolFee: $40.00Registration Deadline: Oct. 1, 2012 Supplies: Are not included in fee and will be discussed during first class

Does your iPad have you asking What-do-iDo? This class teaches the basic operation, app management, and basic troubleshooting for your iPad. In addition, Kelly Perkins, Technology Coordinator for MS School of the Arts, will guide you through how-to for the camera, face time, videos and other standard iPad apps.Date: Sat., Aug. 25, 2012Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noonInstructor: Kelly PerkinsLocation: Thames Center, Co-LinFee: $10.00Registration Deadline: Aug. 17, 2012

iPad Tips and TricksGot the basics but want to get more use from your technology? In this class, you will learn tips such as printing and printer setup, adding more apps to your iPad dock, downloading photos straight to the iPad from your camera, enable and add book-marks to the Safari Bookmarks Bar, and more. Date: Sat., Aug. 25, 2012Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Instructor: Kelly PerkinsLocation: Thames Center, Co-LinFee: $10.00Registration Deadline: Aug. 17, 2012

Introduction to iTunesGet the information you need to confident-ly use iTunes and the iCloud. You will learn the basic operations such as app manage-ment, syncing, music file management, and purchasing.

Date: Sat., Sept. 8, 2012Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noonInstructor: Kelly PerkinsLocation: Thames Center, Co-LinFee: $10.00Registration Deadline: Aug. 31, 2012

WESSON CAMPUS

Contact Beth Richard regarding the personal interest classes available at the Natchez Campus at 601.446.1103 or beth.richard@colin.edu.

Personalenrichmentclassesdonotcarrycollegecreditorleadtoacademicdegrees.CEUcreditisavailableifapplicable(spe-cialfeesandarrangementsarerequired).Thesecoursesaredesignedforallpartici-pantsregardlessofeducationalhistory.Ifforanyreasonyouarenotsatisfiedwithaclass,youmayreceivearefund. Nore-fundswillbegivenafterthesecondclassmeeting.

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SIMPSON COUNTY CENTERContact Missy Orders regarding the personal interest classed available at the Simpson County Center at 601.849.0113 or missy.orders@colin.edu

The class schedulewill be submitted towww.mageenews.com and the MageeCourieronceitisavailable.

Personal Enrichment

Contact Randy Castilaw regarding the personal interest classes available at the Wesson Campus classes at 601.643.8713 or randy.castilaw@colin.edu.Registration is REQUIRED for all per-sonalenrichmentclasses.Individualswhoshow up for class but are not registeredwillbeallowedinattheinstructor’sdis-cretion.Registration feesmaybemailedto Copiah-Lincoln Community College,Attn:RandyCastilaw,P.O.Box649,Wes-son,MS 39191. Classes may be startedcontingent on timely registration and aminimum/maximumnumberofregisteredparticipants.Registrationfeesareheldun-tilclassesstart.Afullrefundisissuedintheeventaclassisnotheld.

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Simpson County Development Foundation (SCDF)

Whetheryouareanestablishedbusinessownerorabeginningentrepreneur,theCo-LinSBDCcanhelpyougainanadvantageinbuildingyourbusiness.OneonOnecounselingisofferedbetweenthehoursof8:00amto4:30p.m.threedaysperweekandallservicesandcounselingsessionsarefreetothepublic.

Jeff Waller, Director • Co-Lin Small Business Development Center • jeff.waller@colin.edu • 601.643.8712

“ Transforming Mississippi One Small Business at a Time.”

TheMississippiSmallBusinessDevelopmentCenterlocatedatCopiah-LincolnCommunityCollegeinNatchezpro-videsavarietyofservicestosmallbusinesseseveryyearincludingcounseling,workshopsandinformationservices.Resourcesareavailabletoassistinbusinessplandevelopment,marketanalysis,capitalsources,location,technologytransfer,innovationdevelopment,federalgrantinformationandothermanagerialandtechnicalsupportservices.

*WorkshopsofferedthroughMSBDCincludethefollowingtopics:BusinessStartupsBusinessManagementAccountingPracticesforBusinessBusinessMarketingComputerprogramsforBusinessessuchasQuickBooks

*Workshopschedulesmaybefoundatwww.mssbdc.org

Mississippi Small Business Development Center

In partnership with Copiah-Lincoln Community College Workforce Educa-tion, the Simpson County Development Foundation conducts the Simp-son County Leadership Development Institute each calendar year. The Leadership Institute is a joint project of SCDF and Co-Lin, utilizing the resources of Co-Lin Workforce Education and the facilities of the Co-Lin Simpson County Center.

Each year, the Institute is held locally at the Co-Lin Simpson Center, lim-ited to no more than 20 participants and tuition is $200.00. Lunch and refreshments are provided by the Foundation each day the Institute is in session.

The Institute is scheduled in four two-day sessions spread across the cal-endar year.

• Participants take part in classroom learning on topics such as the Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory; Essential Skills of Leadership; Essential Skills of Communication; and Entrepreneurship.

• In addition, there are numerous on-site visits to county businesses, institutions, and manufacturers.

• Each annual Institute concludes with a Local Leaders Forum.

• As part of the Institute, participants select a project directly related to community or workplace.

Nominations for participants are solicited from the county’s leadership and business communities. Nominees then complete applications, and participants are selected from among the applicants. The Institute’s goal is to provide participants with a development opportunity—both per-sonal and professional—that they will find to be well worth the invest-ment of time and tuition. Moreover, participants have a chance to meet and interact with other individuals from around the county with whom they will continue to share the cultural and economic leadership of the county.

Additional information, including nomination forms, may be obtained from the SCDF office. Call 601.847.2375 or e-mail scdf@bellsouth.net.

WORKFORCEINvESTMENT ACT

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is a federal pro-gram that provides funding for educational and training programs at various community colleges throughout the nation. Students of Copiah-Lincoln Community College (Co-Lin), who meet eligibility requirements for the WIA program, receive federal aid to support their educational endeavors and encourage their entrance into the work-force.

Funds typically cover the cost of tuition and books during the last two semesters of certain four-semester training programs. Those interested in obtaining more informa-tion should contact one of Co-Lin’s WIA Education and Training Coordinators.

Dianne Brown,Office: hazlehurst WIN Job Center (Service Area - Copiah & Simpson counties)601.894.2121 or dianne.brown@colin.edu Esther Perryman,Office: Natchez WIN Job Center (Service Area - Adams & Jefferson counties)601.442.0243 or esther.perryman@colin.edu vick Williams,Office: Brookhaven WIN Job Center (Service Area - Lincoln, Lawrence, & Franklin counties)601.833.3511 or vick.williams@colin.edu

To schedule an appointment for testing or WIA, contact a

WIA Education & Training Coordinator:

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Copiah-Lincoln Community College Administration

Dr. Ronald E. Nettles, PresidentDr. Jane hulon, vice-President of Instructional ServicesDr. Gail Baldwin, Dean, Career, Technical & Workforce Education

Workforce Education Personnel

Angela Berch, DirectorWorkforce Education Center601.643.8715 • angela.berch@colin.edu

Jim hart, Workforce Education Coordinator601.643.8709 • jim.hart@colin.edu

Carol Robinson, Basic Skills Specialist601.643.8710 • carol.robinson@colin.edu

vic Parker,Workforce Education Coordinator601.643.8708 • victor.parker@colin.edu

Randy Castilaw, Workforce Training Specialist601.643.8713 • randy.castilaw@colin.edu

Celeste Williamson,Workforce Training Specialist601.643.8711 celeste.williamson@colin.edu

Dianne G. Brown,Education & Training Coordinator (WIA)601.894.2121 • dianne.brown@colin.edu

Esther Perryman,Education & Training Coordinator (WIA)601.442.0243 esther.perryman@colin.edu

vick Williams, Education & Training Coordinator (WIA) 601.833.3511 • vick.williams@colin.edu

Jeff Waller, Director Small Business Development Center601.643.8712 • jeff.waller@colin.edu

Shelika hooker, Workforce Education Office Manager601.643.8707 • shelika.hooker@colin.edu

Joyce Allred, Workforce Education Secretary601.446.1152 • joyce.allred@colin.edu

Toni Dobbins, Workforce Education Secretary601.643.8716• toni.dobbins@colin.edu

1. By phone or fax Contact any Workforce Education representa-tive at 601.643.8707. The fax number is 601.643.8277.

2. In person Workforce Education offices are located in the Thames Conference Center at the Wesson Campus in Wesson, MS. Office hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 p.m.

3. By mail Registration fees may be mailed to Copiah-Lincoln Community College, ATTN: Workforce Education, P.O. Box 649, Wesson, MS 39191.

4. Online at www.ed2go.com/colin for Education To Go classes.This option is for online courses only. Payment is accepted on-line, by mail, or in person for online classes.

Registration is on a first-come, first served basis. Class sizes are varied and some have minimum and maximum participant limits. Note that class times, locations and fees are subject to change. Workforce Education will make all reasonable attempts to notify students of class cancellations or changes. Registration is not complete without payment if applicable. Copiah-Lincoln Community College ac-cepts cash, check, money order, credit card, and purchase order. Make payments payable to Copiah-Lincoln Community College or Co-Lin.

REGISTER FOR WORKFORCE CLASSES:

Seeking Trainers!Interested in Training for Co-Lin Workforce?

Copiah-Lincoln Community College Workforce Education is currently taking applications to retain a pool of qualified applicants to be called upon a the need arises. Positions are flexible and part-time.

Trainers needed for the following topics: Forklift SafetyOShA 10-hour

CPR/1st AidServSafe

Customer ServiceLeadership

Computer SkillsPhlebotomy (Wesson)Qualifications & Experience: B.S. in health Sciences or related field, 3 years on the job experience. Classes will be scheduled around instructor availabil-ity day or evening.

Pay Rate: Commensurate with education and experience.

Contact Angela Berch, Director of Workforce Education, angela.berch@colin.edu or 601.643.8715.

Copiah-Lincoln Community College practices equal opportunity in education and employment.

What is WorkKeys? WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system (product of ACT, Inc.) measur-ing “real world” skills that employers believe are critical to job success. These skills are valuable for any occupation - skilled or professional - and at any level of education.

Earned Credential : A Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) is earned based upon the outcome of an individuals assessment. Getting a CRC will allow an individual to show prospective employers that he or she possesses the basic skills they are seeking.

The CRC focuses on three targeted skills: Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information

Benefits for Individuals• Build confidence that skills meet the needs of local employers• Determine skill improvements and training needs• Improve opportunities for career changes and advancement• valid proof of an individual’s basic job skills• Better job opportunities• Could lead to a potential for higher wages• Job seeker obtains a nationally recognized certificate.

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WESSON – Ten Copiah-Lincoln Community College precision machining students recently achieved a 100 percent pas-sage rate in the first two of nine credentialing exams from the National Institute for Met-alworking Skills (NIMS) as they pursue Machining Level I rec-ognition. The two exams were “Measurement, Materials & Safety” and “Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout.”NIMS was founded in 1995 to encourage a globally competi-tive metalworking workforce in America and is responsible for setting skills standards of the industry, certifying individual skills and accrediting training programs. Individuals pursuing this certification must meet both performance and theory requirements.Co-Lin’s precision machining students receive training to enter employment in comput-erized numerical control (CNC) programming, inspection, quality control, maintenance, and machine tool building. hands-on guidance is provided by instructor Bo Johnson of Tylertown to provide students

skills in the design and construc-tion of various components for machinery. Machinists use their skills in shaping industrial equipment parts with the use of machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and mill-ing machines. In addition, skills in making computations are highly emphasized, as they are important in determining work dimensions, testing, feeds, and speeds of machines. Students are also required to master us-ing precision measuring instru-ments; machining and heat-treating various metal; laying out machine parts; and the operation and maintenance of computerized equipment.Machinists play a very impor-tant role in the manufacturing industry. Manufacturers need machinists with the right skills to be successful. Precision parts can be found everywhere from vacuum cleaners and gas grills to Boeing 747s and John Deer tractors. For more information on the precision machining technol-ogy program contact Sonya Sims at (601) 643-8324.

NATChEz & WESSON - Skills USA is a national asso-ciation of high school and community college level students interested in technical careers. The purpose of Skills USA is to provide opportunities for students to develop their skills and to promote civic and personal responsibility. Select career and technical students annually represent Co-Lin at the statewide SkillsUSA Competition. The following students were winners at this year’s competition held in March at hinds Community College.Justin Alexander - 2nd Place Electronics TechnologyAaron Barr - 1st Place Technical DraftingKyle Chrestman - 2nd Place CNC TurningGarrett Riley - 2nd Place Precision MachineKyle Rodriguez - 3rd Place Job Skills Demo & State Officer for 2013Darren Rogers - 1st Place CNC Milling Gordan Tolleson - 2nd Place Related Technical Math Christopher Doss - 2nd Place hvAC & Refrigeration, Matt Boykin - 1st Place Major Appliance Technology William Mathis - 1st Place Related Technical MathDennis Creel, Donald Galberth, Bert Goldman, Nicholas herring, Matt Marchbanks – 1st Place Quiz BowlLayfayette horton, Jonathan McMorris, Joshua Edwards – 2nd Place Welding Fabrication

Precision machining students include from left, Cullen Gentry of New hebron, Samuel Moore of Bogue Chitto, Garrett Riley of New hebron, Kyle Chrestman of Wesson, Darren Rogers of Jayess, Tekina Graham of hazlehurst, Emmett Tolle-son of Monticello, Brandon Middlebrook of Silver Creek, Anthony Lambert of Brookhaven, and Steven Sandifier of Mendenhall.

Future Workforce @ Co-LinCo-Lin students achieve national certification

Seawolves

SkillsUSA recognitions

Nine members of the Seawolves Remotely Operated vehicle team traveled to Orlando, Florida in June to compete in the International ROv Competition. This team consists of students from many areas of study including, business, engineering, drafting and design, electronics, precision machining and welding. Under the guidance of program in-structors, the Seawolves fabricated a competitive ROv with the assistance of many industry sponsors and donations.

advanced training for a powerful workforce

Engineering, Construction & ManufacturingElectronics TechnologyAutomation and Control Technology WeldingDrafting and Design Technology heating and Air Conditioning TechnologyPrecision Machining Technology

health SciencesPractical NursingMedical Radiologic TechnologyEmergency Medical TechnologyMedical Laboratory TechnologyRespiratory Care Technology

human SciencesFood Production and Management Technologyhotel and Restaurant Management TechnologyCosmetologyEarly Childhood Education Technology

Information Systems & Business Computer Networking TechnologyBusiness Office Technologyhealth Information TechnologyBusiness and Marketing Management

Transportation Commercial Truck DrivingConstruction Equipment OperationDiesel Equipment TechnologyAutomotive Technology

Career, Technical andWorkforce Education at Co-Lin offers many opportunities for employees toupgradeskillsthroughshorttermsworkforcetraining,throughmanycareerandtechnicalprogramsandthroughmanyassociatesprograms.Justchooseyourpathway!

Whatisacareerpathway?Itisacombinationofeducationandtrainingthatprovidesoptionsforyoutoenterand/oradvance,asyouwant,inyourchosencareer.TolearnmoreaboutcareerpathwaysandhowCo-LincanhelpyoumoveupyourcareerladdercontactourCareer-TechnicalEducationadvisor,SonyaSimsat601.643.8324.

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Copiah-Lincoln Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment practices. The following offices have been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding the non-

discrimination policies of Copiah-Lincoln Community College.Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Brenda Brown Orr . . . (601) 643-8310 | Section 504 Coordinator for Wesson Campus, Erin Smith . . . (601) 643-8401

Section 504 Coordinator for Natchez Campus, Judy Heard . . .(601) 446-1174Section 504 Coordinator for Simpson Center, Dr. Dewayne Middleton . . .(601) 849-0126