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Co-Lin’s Career, Technical & Workforce Education Division presents awards to area businesses and industries

The Copiah-Lincoln Community College Workforce Education Division recognized three businesses and industries for their service and partnership at the annual Business and Industry Appreciation Luncheon held Thursday at The Thames Center on the college’s Wesson Campus. These businesses or organizations that have provided exceptional support for Co-Lin students in the past year.The 2014 President’s Award was presented to Kings’ Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven. KDMC is committed to the community and the overall health and well being of our citizens. Their partnership with Co-Lin’s Career-Technical Division provides internships in their medical laboratory, radiology department, nursing department and respiratory care department. KDMC continues to allow their employees to serve

on various advisory committees for these programs. KDMC is an excellent example of how an organization invests time in students and shows the benefits for both the business and the students. They have demonstrated a very strong commitment to students’ selection of career pathways through Co-Lin’s Scrubs and Scopes Conference. Through their Workforce Education project, they are financially assisted for their well-established in-house training program and now their on-line training.In addition to all their contributions with the Career, Technical and Workforce Education Division, they also contribute their time and funding through the Co-Lin Foundation, the college’s Wellness Initiative, athletics, and other campus events and activities.

Dean of Career, Technical, and Workforce Education Jackie Martin (left) presents King’s Daughters Medical Center CEO Alvin Hoover with the President’s Award at the Business and Industry Appreciation Luncheon held at The Thames Center on Co-Lin’s Wesson Campus

2014 Business and Industry Special RecognitionsSpecial Recognition Award was presented to Puckett Machinery for their outstanding support for the Diesel Technology program. They serve on the program’s craft and advisory committee and have donated engines and parts for instruction to continually ensure this program is up-to-date. Co-Lin students are provided the opportunity to tour their facilities and they provide many employment opportunities for graduates of Co-Lin’s diesel program. This year, Puckett Machinery has established a scholarship specifically for students majoring in the Diesel Technology Program.

Also receiving a Special Recognition Award was Enersteel of Natchez. Enersteel has gone above and beyond to identify and solve an issue within Workforce Welding Program curriculum at Co-Lin. They are one of the most safe, dependable, and quality conscious suppliers of specialty fabrication in the nation. Their Natchez facility is fully equipped with state of the art machinery and staffed with ASME certified welders, engineers and estimators. Their workforce has the utmost experience in successfully performing the most complex and demanding projects.

Through providing employees that serve on our Career and Technical Advisory Committees and also our Workforce Advisory Council, Enersteel continually supports Co-Lin’s

welding programs. They visit classrooms, speak directly with our students, provide valuable feedback to our instructors and Workforce personnel, supply Co-Lin with countless sheets of metal and hire our graduates.

Working with Co-Lin’s Workforce Education Division, the Natchez and Wesson night welding curriculum has been revised to now follow the NCCER Contren curriculum and to add skills that were lacking from the old program. This curriculum change will provide more value to our students as they enter the workforce. Without Enersteel’s initiative to open this dialogue, these changes would not have taken place.

A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Ora Franklin of the Brookhaven WIN Job Center for her 25-plus years of service to Career-Technical and Workforce Education. She has served on Career and Technical Advisory Committees, assisted Workforce with promoting their classes and guided countless individuals searching for jobs.

For well over a decade, Georgia-Pacific has provided their Catfish Cooking Team to prepare a delicious catfish meal at our Business-Industry Appreciation Luncheon.

Georgia-Pacific Monticello LLC presented Dr. Kevin McKone a donation to the Seawolf

Underwater Robotics Engineering team.

Teresa Odom of Puckett Machinery receives a Special Recognition Award at the Business and Industry

Appreciation Luncheon held at The Thames Center on Co-Lin’s Wesson Campus.

Aaron Shermer of Enersteel receives a Special Recognition Award at Co-Lin’s Annual Business and

Industry Appreciation Luncheon held at The Thames Center on Co-Lin’s Wesson Campus.

Special Thanks!Rogel Ford of Crystal Springs recently donated a vehicle and parts to Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Automotive Technology Program. Pictured are Blake Oberschmidt, Co-Lin Automotive Technology Instructor (left) and Greg Smith, Rogel Ford Service Manager.

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4 | PATHWAYS Non-Credit Course Catalog

SAFETY TRAININGBASIC CPR/FIRST AIDThese American Heart Association classes cover adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic first aid techniques. The classes are suited for non-medical professionals such as family members of people at high cardiac risk and workplace lay rescuers. Students who satisfactorily complete the skills performance will receive a CPR certification card. 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.(1 Session) $20WeSSon CAmpuS | 8/1/2014nATCHeZ CAmpuS | 8/8/2014

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FIRE EXTINGUISHER SAFETYThis training will cover the proper use and handling of a fire extinguisher, the identification of different fires and use of the appropriate extinguishers.2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.(1 Session) $0WeSSon CAmpuS | 8/1/2014nATCHeZ CAmpuS | 8/8/2014

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OSHA 10 HR GENERAL INDUSTRYThis training will provide employees and other personnel with a broad awareness of recognizing and preventing hazards at general industry work sites. upon successful completion the student will receive an oSHA Safety and Health 10-Hour Completion Card. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.(2 Sessions) $125WeSSon CAmpuS 9/15/2014 - 9/16/2014nATCHeZ CAmpuS 9/292014 - 9/30/2014SImpSon CenTeR 10/27/2014 - 10/28/2014

OSHA 30 HR GENERAL INDUSTRYThis training will provide supervisor and management a broad awareness of recognizing and preventing hazards and compliance issues at general industry work sites. upon successful completion, the student will receive an oSHA Safety and Health 30 Hour Course Competition Card.8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m(5 Sessions) $175WeSSon CAmpuS September 15, 16, 17, 18, 19nATCHeZ CAmpuS September 29, 30, October 1, 2, 3SImpSon CenTeR October 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

OSHA 10 HR CONSTRUCTIONThis course includes several topics valuable to construction-related work such as oSHA’s focus for fall protection, electrical, struck-by, and caught-in-between.8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.(2 Sessions) $125WeSSon CAmpuS 10/21/2014 - 10/22/2014nATCHeZ CAmpuS 11/3/2014 - 11/4/2014SImpSon CenTeR 11/17/2014 - 11/19/2014

SAFELAND / SAFEGULF / PEC BasicThe peC Basic orientation safety awareness course includes both SafeLand and SafeGulf uSA. The course is designed to give the student a general awareness level knowledge of safety issues in the oil and gas industry and meets ApR Rp 75 & ApR Rp T-1 requirements.8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SAFELAND / SAFEGULF / PEC Basic (continued)(1 Session) $90WeSSon CAmpuS 7/14/2014 - 7/15/2014nATCHeZ CAmpuS 7/21/2014 - 7/22/2014SImpSon CenTeR 7/28/2014 - 7/29/2014

SAFELAND / SAFEGULF / PEC COREIn addition to SafeLand and SafeGulf this session presents the Core Compliance training program which will ensure employees and students are trained in safety topics commonly required by operators in the oil and gas industry for pre-qualification surveys and training matrices.8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.(5 Session) $175 WeSSon CAmpuS July 14, 15, 16, 17, 18nATCHeZ CAmpuS July 21, 22, 23, 24, 25SImpSon CenTeR July 28, 29, 30, 31, August 1

NFPA 70E LOW VOLTAGE QUALIFIEDnFpA 70e training is designed to meet the training requirements set by oSHA to become eligible for qualified status issued by employers in NFPA 70E Low Voltage Qualified. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon(1 Session) $100WeSSon CAmpuS | 11/19/2014nATCHeZ CAmpuS | 11/12/2014SImpSon CenTeR | 12/3/2014

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Copiah-Lincoln Community College Administration

Dr. Ronald E. Nettles, PresidentDr. Jane Hulon, Vice-President of Instructional ServicesMrs. Jackie Martin, Dean, Career, Technical & Workforce Education

Workforce Education Personnel

Angela Berch, Workforce Education Director

Vic Parker, Workforce Education Coordinator

Rebecca Mobley, Workforce Education Coordinator/Trainer

Randy Castilaw, Workforce Training Specialist

Lantz Ferrell, Workforce Training Specialist

Celeste Williamson, Basic Skills/Media Specialist

Vick Williams, Education & Training Coordinator (WIA)

Inger Frye, Education & Training Coordinator (WIA)

Shelika Hooker, Workforce Education Office Manager

Toni Dobbins, Workforce Education Secretary

REGISTER FOR WORKFORCE CLASSES:1. By phone or fax Contact any Workforce Education representative at 601.643.8707. The fax number is 601.643.8277.

2. Register in person at the Thames Conference Center at the Wesson Campus in Wesson, MS. Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 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 online, by mail, or in person for on-line 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 accepts cash, check, money order, credit card, and purchase order. Make payments payable to Copiah-Lincoln Community College or Co-Lin.

REFUND POLICY

1) Refunds will be issued only within the fiscal year (July through June) in which the class was held.

2) Refund requests should be made in writing. Request should include the name of participant, name of class, reason for refund, payment method, location and date of class, contact information, and mailing address.

3) Written refund requests are not required in the event the class is cancelled due to a necessary action by Copiah-Lincoln Community College.

4)Class fees including but not limited to test vouchers, curriculum materials, book fees, background checks, required medical testing, meals, or any time sensitive materials are refunded at the discretion of the facilitator.

5) In the event any class/program specific rules conflict with these general rules, the class specific rules shall control. Co-Lin Workforce reserves the right to interpret and apply all rules applicable to its classes and its interpretation and application shall be final.

WESSON-A newly formed five member consortium of south Mississippi colleges is aligning existing training programs for efficiency and creating new training programs to support south Mississippi industries and workers. The five community colleges are Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Jones County Junior College, Pearl River Community College, Southwest Mississippi Community College and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Combined, these colleges encompass 29 counties in south Mississippi and serve over 47,800 individuals in workforce training each year.

The South Mississippi Alliance for Workforce Solutions SMAWS was signed into existence in December 2013 by the five college presidents, and the Mississippi Community College Board is providing initial alliance support. The alliance, which is governed by a five-member board composed of the workforce development leaders at each college, has established a mission of investigating, developing and delivering education and training for citizens and industries in the five community college service districts through demand-driven, innovative, traditional and non-traditional formats to advance the south Mississippi workforce. Angela Berch, Workforce Education Director will represent Copiah-Lincoln Community College on this board.

The alliance is seeking to develop credentialing packages in the sectors of both healthcare and manufacturing. The credential packages are designed to contain multiple, nationally recognized credentials in each sector, which will benefit employers, employees, and potential employees in these sectors.

SMAWS is planning a one-day workforce development conference for south Mississippi in the early summer, the first conference of its kind, with a focus on workforce in the southern counties. Copiah-Lincoln Community College President Ronald Nettles, states, “We believe that by combining our resources and expertise from each college, we can better meet the workforce needs of the communities we serve in south Mississippi.”

Co-Lin Joins Five Community Colleges to Enhance South Mississippi Workforce


Wesson Campus, Thames Conference Center, Wesson Lab, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Word 2013 – August 5, 2014 - Registration Deadline: July 28. Begin this class with the basic commands and navigating the ribbon. Then students will move on to word processing skills such as formatting, document set-up, and document styles. Other skills to be featured include but are not limited to file management, tables, and time saving tools. Cost: $15.00

Excel 2013 – September 9, 2014 - Registration Deadline: September 2. Excel fundamentals will be presented and hands-on exercises will include formulas, cells, functions, formatting, and charts. Computer experience is required and Microsoft Office software knowledge such as Word is suggested. Cost: $15.00

Excel Intermediate 2013 – September 30, 2014 - Registration Deadline: September 23. This session will consist of managing workbook data, using and analyzing data in tables, grouping workbooks and custom views. Excel experience is required. Cost: $15.00

Powerpoint 2013 – November 4, 2014 - Registration Deadline: October 27. PowerPoint basics will be covered from creating a presentation to completing a presentation. In addition charts and other advanced features will be introduced. Basic MS Word experience suggested. Cost: $15.00

Outlook 2013 – December 9, 2014 - Registration Deadline: December 1. Outlook e-mail software is more than just sending and receiving e-mail. Learn about handy e-mail options that can improve your workflow. In addition, learn about managing contacts, your calendars, and to-do lists all in one location. Basic e-mail knowledge required. Cost: $15.00

A lunch hour will be scheduled for 12:00 – 1:00 and lunch is NOT included. Please contact Lantz Ferrell at [email protected] or 601.643.8710.

Level 1: Generations On-line - This level in-cludes one-on-one coaching for mouse use and continues through the use of the Inter-net and e-mail.

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

Level 3: Microsoft Word 2010 - Microsoft Word 2010 is used for letters, resumes, newsletters, recipes.... and much more.

For more information on class sessions and enrollment contact Bonnie Brown at the Furlow Senior Center, 601.835.5077. All classes are started contingent on timely registration and a minimum number of reg-istered participants.

Computer Training for Seniors at Jimmy Furlow Senior Center, Brookhaven, MSComputer training for seniors 55 years of age and older. These classes are suited for those who have limited comput-er experience and live in the Brookhaven and Lincoln County Area.

Computer SkillS

Stay on top of updated computer software and quickly return to work after only 5 hours of hands-on instruction! This training series is designed to provide the busy professional with needed computer skills in the shortest time possible.

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EXCEL 2013 CLASSESSept. 22, 23, 29, 30

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |Cost: $15.00Registration Deadline: Sept 15, 2014

Nov. 10, 11, 17, 186:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Cost $15.00Registration Deadline: Nov 3, 2014


natChez CampuS Computer training

Sept 8, 9, 15, 161:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Cost: $15.00Registration Deadline: Sept. 1, 2014

Oct 6, 7, 13, 146:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Cost $15.00Registration Deadline: Sept. 29, 2014

Excel possesses abilities that can save you time and work. Learn skills such as formulas, functions, formatting and chart making. Please contact Lantz Ferrell at [email protected] or 601.643.8710.

Getting Started: Computer OperationsOctober 21, 23, 28, 306:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Cost: $15.00Deadline to Register October 14, 2014Participants can expect to learn the following:• Parts of the computer desktop• Navigation techniques• Files, Folders, & documents• Data storage options• Searching & navigating online• E-mail basics • Mouse and keyboarding techniques

Microsoft Word 2013September 9, 11, 16, 186:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Cost: $15.00Registration Deadline: September 2, 2014

Microsoft PowerPoint 2013September 23, 25, 30 and October 26:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Registration Deadline: September 16, 2014

Microsoft Excel 2013September 8, 9, 15, 16Time to be announcedCost: $15.00Registration Deadline: September 1, 2014

Microsoft Excel 2013October 6, 7, 13, 146:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Cost $15.00Registration Deadline: September 29, 2014

Computer Fundamentals for SeniorsComputer training for seniors 55 years of age and older. These classes are suited for those who have limited computer experience and live in the Simpson County Area. October 31, November 7, 14, 219:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Registration Deadline: September 24, 2014

Introductory KeyboardingA beginner course designed for individuals who have little or no training in typing or computer usage. Techniques will be introduced to help students progress past pecking at the keys and will provide practice in all mouse movements and types of activities.August 26, 28, September 2, 46:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: August 19, 2014Cost: $15.00

SimpSon County Center trainingCall 601.849.6113 regarding registration.

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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. Cost: $3400

Classes meet Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For Class Information Call: Simpson Co. 601.849.0113 or Natchez 601.442.0243.

For financial assistance: Simpson Campus location call Tina Tolar at 601.321.5459 and Natchez Campus call Inger Frye, 601.442.0243.

Commercial Truck Driving Simpson | Natchez

Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Contren Learning Series Level 1The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) sets the standard in construction education. The Contren Learning Series developed by NCCER includes more than 55 craft areas. Copiah-Lincoln Community College, presents Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Contren levels 1 & 2 training. Each course is 175 training hours. Additional certifications offered at the completion of Contren Level 1 include the Employment Ready Certication - Electrical ($15) and the Employment Ready Certification - Air Conditioning ($15)

Classes begin August 25 and will meet Mon., Tues., and Thurs., from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Youngblood Building, Rooms 11 & 12

Cost: $150 due upon registration, includes Level 1 textbook, testing fees, and supplies. For financial assistance call: Vick Williams, 601.833.3511 (Copiah, Lincoln, Lawrence, & Franklin counties)

Registration Deadline: August 11, 2014

Wesson

Industrial Welders are in high demand in the manufacturing and oil and gas industries. This program is newly expanded to meet this growing need and now features instruction from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). CONTREN Core, Industrial Welding Levels 1 & 2 will be covered. A silver level Career Readiness Certificate is required to enter.This 36 week program runs Mon. through Thurs. from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and some Sat. will be required. Upon successful completion the student will be receive a certificate of completion, NCCER Contren Core Welding level I and II, OSHA-10 hour general, CPR.

Registration costs: $795 - includes Level 1 & 2 textbooks and testing fees Additional Supply costs: $125.00

For financial assistance call: Vick Williams, 601.833.3511 (Copiah, Lincoln, Lawrence, & Franklin counties) or Inger Frye, 601.442.0243 (Adams & Jefferson counties)

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Certified Nurse Assistant Prepare for an exciting career in health care at hospitals, long-term care facilities, 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. Entrace Requirement: TABE test score minimum of 6.1 on all parts. Cost: $475.00

Wesson Class Schedule: Mon, Tue, & Thurs for 4 to 6 weeks| 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Simpson County Center Class: Tuesdays for 12 weeks | 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Natchez Class Schedule: Tues, Wed, & Thurs for 4 to 6 weeks | 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. For financial assistance call: Vick Williams, 601.833.3511 (Copiah, Lincoln, Lawrence, & Franklin counties)

or Inger Frye, 601.442.0243 (Adams & Jefferson counties)

Wesson | Natchez | Simpson


EMERGENCY MEDICAL TEChNICIAN: BASIC CouRSE | WESSoN & NATChEzThis 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 admis-sion into Copiah-Lincoln Community College as a student. Entrance into Emergency Medical Technician-Basic requires a high school di-ploma or equivalency, passing a physical examination, and having an ACT minimum score of 16 on file in the Office of Admissions. The EMT-Basic course consists of 136 classroom hours along with 12 hours of emergency room clinicals. Students must also make at least five runs on the ambulance before becoming certified in Mississip-pi. Most area hospitals require a criminal background check and a negative TB test before admittance into clinicals. Students who suc-cessfully complete the eight semester hour basic course and pass the National Registry 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:Mrs. Jackie Martin, 601.643.8323

ServSafe is a National Restaurant Association food safety training program for hospitality personnel. It is recognized in all 50 states. All classes are held on Mondays from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

August 18 Wesson Campus, Thames Center

September 8 Simpson Co. Center, Multi-Purpose Room

October 6 Wesson Campus, Thames Center

November 4 Natchez Campus, Multi-Purpose Room

November 17 Wesson Campus, Thames Center

$150.00 textbook, class & test$75.00 test only

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Beginning SewingSept. 9 – October 7, 2014 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $40.00 Learn the basics of making tops and pants for those little ones. Supplies will be discussed the first night.You will need a portable sewing machine.

Beginning PhotographyOctober 9 – 30, 2014 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Cost: $50.00Learn the basics of getting more out of your camera.Will learn about lighting, framing, and shutter speed.Camera must be S L R; no instamatics please.Strong focus on digital SLRs

World War I: 100 Years LaterOctober 7, 14, 2, 28, & November 4Tuesdays Nights | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Cost: $50 | CEUs are available at an additional $10 feeIt began as accident, and ended just as strangely, yet World War I created our modern world. This war is the first

global conflict fought in deserts, mountains, sea, and air. It collapsed the Victorian monarchies and ended the Age of Empire. World War I triggered the fall of Russia to the Bolsheviks, and the American rise to a world power. The map of Europe today resembles the map drawn at the end of World War I as the legacy of the war is still shaping events today.

Course format will be short presentation, document/film review, and group discussion. The five-week course will cover topics including:

1914- Hubris – The Origins and Personalities of the Great War. 1915- Technology vs. Tactics—the myth of lions led by donkeys and life in the trenches.1916- Learning the Hard Way—the year of battle.1917- Doughboys and Reds- the year of hope and fear.1918- Legacy and Nemesis— why did peace fail?

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Register for the Wesson Campus classes by calling Randy Castilaw at 601.643.8713 or e-mailing [email protected] is REQUIRED for all personal enrichment classes. Individuals who show up for class but are not registered will be allowed in at the instructor’s discretion. Registration fees may be mailed to Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Attn: Randy Castilaw, P.O. Box 649, Wesson, MS 39191. Classes may be started contingent on timely registration and a minimum/maximum number of registered participants. Registration fees are held until classes start. A full refund is issued in the event a class is not held.


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Simpson County Development Foundation (SCDF)In partnership with Copiah-Lincoln Community College Workforce Education, the Simpson County Development Foundation conducts the Simpson 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, limited 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.

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• 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 personal and professional—that they will find to be well worth the investment 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 [email protected].

WoRkfoRCE INvESTMENT ACT The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is a federal program that pro-vides funding for educational and training programs at various com-munity 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 workforce.

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

Inger Frye, 601.442.0243 or [email protected] Natchez WIN Job Center (Adams & Jefferson counties)

Vick Williams, 601.833.3511 or [email protected] Brookhaven WIN Job Center (Copiah, Lincoln, Lawrence, & Franklin counties)

To schedule an appointment for testing or WIA, contact a WIA Education & Training Coordinator:

What is WorkKeys?

WorkKeys is a job skills assess-ment system (product of ACT, Inc.) measuring “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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Students from district schools including Natchez High School, Cathedral High School, Jefferson County Technical Center, Bogue Chitto, Brookhaven Academy, Brookhaven Technical Center, Enterprise Attendance Center, Franklin Co. High School, and Hazlehurst High School attended the 2014 Scrubs and Scopes at the Wesson or Natchez Campus. Students were presented with a panel discussion from area health care providers as well as demonstrations on the various Co-Lin medical based programs. This event provided district high school students to experience career options in the medical field or pathway.

The Nu Kappa Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda attended the State Leadership Competition in Columbus, MS March 26-28, 2014. Twenty-eight participants and three advisors attended the conference. The chapter brought home 32 awards and recognitions. Madison Watts and Laura Speights served on the 2013-2014 State Officer Team and were recognized for their service. Madison Watts also received the Rufus T. Jones Memorial Scholarship. Mike McIntyre will be inducted to the National Wall of Fame for Advisers in Nashville, TN for serving 37 years as a local chapter adviser. Dr. Suzanne Johnson was recognized as Local Chapter Adviser of the Year.

Natchez Campus students annually participate in the Miss-Lou Relay for Life overnight event. This year the Workforce Education Evening Welding class participated by custom making horse shoe art to be sold for fundraising. The Relay for Life team raised over $2300 and won first place for their t-shirt design. Carmello Rivera (left) designed the shirt and is a student in the workforce welding program.


Future Workforce @ Co-Lin

During the Legislative Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges on February 25th, Legislative leaders took a moment to speak with Co- Lin’s students. The Culinary Arts students did a great job assisting with the Legislative Luncheon.

Medical Laboratory Technology students won the 2014 StudentBowl at the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science –Mississippi (ASCLS-MS) Competition in Biloxi. (L to R) Brandy Jett, Desiree Collins, Shannon Shumaker (Captain), Jessica Alexander, Ethan McWilliams, and Mederia Shaffer (Alternate).

Eight students in Copiah-Lincoln Community College Career andTechnical Division completed in the annual Skills USA Competitionheld recently in Jackson. Winners include from left, Blake Whittington of Wesson, Electronics Technology, gold medal; Wesley Varner of Magee, CNC Milling, gold medal; Jonathan Nations of Brookhaven, CNC Turning, gold medal; and Lea-Ann Randol of Roxie, Technical Drafting, bronze medal. Not pictured is James Spence of Wesson, HVAC, silver medal. Gold medal winners are eligible to compete at the National competition in Kansas City,Mo., this summer.

Jance Dunaway and Brandon Jackson were named Puckett Machinery company’s Diesel Technology Scholarship Recipients 2014. Also pictured are Steven Esch, Co-Lin Diesel Technology Instructor and Theresa Odom of Puckett Machinery.

Jade Thornton, Simpson County Lincensed Practical

Nurse student, was the National Federation of

Licensed Practical Nurses scholarship recipient.

Congratulations!

Shannon Shumaker was named Student of Year at the American Society for

Clinical Laboratory Science – Mississippi/Louisiana

Convention.

David Taylor, Licensed Practical Nurse student on the

Natchez Campus, placed 5th in Prepared Speech at the LPN

State Convention in Biloxi.

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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 inquires and complaints regarding the non-

discrimination policies of Copiah-Lincoln Community College.

Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to Title IX directives should be made to the Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Brenda Brown Orr, Sandifer Building, John Landress Circle, Wesson, MS 39191, (601) 643-8671.

Questions, complaints, or requests in regard to Section 504 directives should be made to: Wesson Section 504 Coordinator, Erin Smith, Henley Building, Lester R. Furr Dr., Wesson, MS 39191, (601) 643-8401; or Natchez Section 504 Coordinator, Brett Brinegar, Tom Reed Academic Building, 11 Co-Lin Circle, Natchez, MS 39120, (601) 446-1117;

or Simpson Section 504 Coordinator, Michelle Crace, Sidney Parker Academic Building, 151 Co-Lin Dr., Mendenhall, MS 39114, (601) 849-0126.

Copiah-Lincoln Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate in Arts and Associate in Applied Science degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Copiah-Lincoln Community College.

careertraining.colin.eduYou’ll find career and technical program information, upcoming training opportunities, services designed to assist employers in their training needs and more. . .

Copiah-Lincoln Community College Automotive Program Receives National AccreditationThe automotive training program at Co-Lin on the Wesson Campus received accreditation by NATEF and The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Co-Lin’s automotive program has been accredited in the following areas: (list areas of accreditation).To achieve this coveted recognition, the school’s automotive training program underwent rigorous evaluation by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Nationally accepted standards of excellence in areas such as instruction, facilities, and equipment were used.

“This is great news for automotive-minded young people and their parents,” said Donald Seyfer, NATEF Chair. “Because this program increases cooperation between local education and industry leaders, it gives added assurance that Co-Lin’s graduates will be employable entry-level technicians. As a result of the quality education, the motoring public will benefit since better repair technicians will join the work force.”

Jackie Martin, Dean of Career, Technical and Workforce Education added, “During the past few months, we have worked closely with NATEF to make certain that our program would meet strict industry standards, and now we are delighted to join the ranks of the ASE accredited training programs. Students will be assured of a quality education, and shop owners will be assured of getting quality job applicants. Instructors Blake Oberschmidt and Jermaine Berry are to be commended on their outstanding work to receive this accreditation.”

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