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SPRING & FALL

2021
CATALOG
 CONTINUING EDUCATION

 PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

                         MERIDIANCC.EDU/WORKFORCE
2021 CATALOG - MERIDIANCC.EDU/WORKFORCE - Meridian Community College
CONTINUING
    EDUCATION
    and PERSONAL
    ENRICHMENT
    Arts__________________ 2
                                 Vice President for Workforce Solutions
    Crafts________________ 2
                                 JOSEPH KNIGHT, 601.482.7445
    Party_________________ 3
    Cookie Decorating____ 4      Career Enhancement
    Cake Decorating______ 4      Career Center Director | KATRINA GARRETT, 601.484.8724
    Better Yourself________ 5
    Swimming____________ 6       Continuing Education
    Fitness Center________ 6     Coordinator for Lifelong Learning
    Yoga & Cardio________ 7      LAURETA CHISLOM, 601.553.3484
    Weight Training_______ 7
    ACT Test Prep________ 8      Adult Education
    CEU Opportunities____ 9      AE Director | JENNIFER WHITLOCK, 601.484.8798
                                 AE Instructor | JAMILA COLEMAN, 601.484.8795
    Ed2Go Online_______ 12
                                 AE/HSE Test Coordinator | TAMAR MOSLEY, 601.484.8797
                                 AE Instructor | ORIONA WALKER, 601.553.3472
    WORKFORCE                    College and Career Navigator | RHONDA SMITH, 601.484.8645
    DEVELOPMENT                  Smart Start Instructor | MARGARETTE COLE, 601.481.1374
    Adult Education______ 14
    MiBest______________ 15      WIN Job Center
    Certifications________ 16    WIOA Case Manager | SHANNON COLEMAN, 601.553.9531
    Career Center_______ 16
                                 Workforce Development
    WIOA_______________ 17
                                 Dir. of Workforce Grants and Development | LUCY LAMBERTH, 601.484.8776
    Computer Classes____ 18
                                 Project Manager | DARREN BANE, 601.481.1318
    Customer Service____ 19      Project Manager | LYNNE CAREY, 601.481.1300
    Leadership Training__ 19     O.S.Y. Program Director | VICTORIA LIDDELL, 601.481.1365 or 601.481.1398
    Entrepreneurship____ 19      O.S.Y. Coordinator | MARGIE MOORE, 601.553.3478
    Industrial____________ 20
    Traffic School________ 21    Support Staff
    Basic Skills___________ 22   AE | ANGELA JAMES, 601.484.8787
    Maintenance_________ 22      Career Development Center | TARA HOWSE, 601.481.1370
    Law Enforcement_____ 23      Continuing Education | DENAY FARRAR, 601.484.8854
    Medical_____________ 23      Workforce Development | REBECCA PIERCE, 601.484.8855
    Grant Program_______ 26

    REGISTRATION______ 28
    Lifetime Quest_______ 29
    Foundation Travel____ 29

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                @MERIDIANCC                             coordinated by Mrs. Deanna Smith, Dean of Student Services, 910 Highway 19 North,
                                                        Meridian, MS 39307. 601.484.8895, Fax: 601.484.8635, email: dsmith40@meridiancc.
                                                        edu. Compliance with Title IX is coordinated by Mr. Derek Mosley, Social Science
    Newly added classes and events.                     Instructor, Smith Hall, 910 Highway 19 North, Meridian, MS 39307. 601.553.3453, Fax:
                                                        601.484.8635, email: dmosley@meridiancc.edu.

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CONTINUING
                EDUCATION
SPRING & FALL

2021
                & PERSONAL
                ENRICHMENT

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                EDUCATION
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2021 CATALOG - MERIDIANCC.EDU/WORKFORCE - Meridian Community College
ARTS
                                                          CRAFTS
ARTS I CRAFTS
                                               SIGN WORKSHOPS                                Easter Floral Parade
                                               Interested in trying your hand at making      Learn how to make beautiful centerpieces
                                               your own sign? Gather with friends for        and tablescapes with market flowers.
                                               a fun night out and learn how to make         Take grocery store flowers and make
                                               a beginning-level sign with Amy Miller.       your guests think you spent lots of
                                               She will teach you, step by step, and will    money on these original designs! Using
                                               provide all the materials for you to make     wet foam and just water vases, you will
                                               your own sign in a small class setting. You   create gorgeous arrangements for your
                                               don’t have to have pretty handwriting!        spring festivities. Refreshments served.
                                               Cost includes all project materials.
                                               Refreshments served.                            Great Southern Room Webb Hall
Cupid’s Valentine Workshop                     Private workshops are available for             Thursday, April 1
Ages 6-12                                      small groups. Call for details.
Learn how to make your very own
                                                                                               3:00–5:00 p.m. | $30
valentines    and     Sweetheart’s     Day
decorations in this fun and creative class!                                                  Easter Art Paint by Fingers
Bring a friend! Refreshments provided.                                                       Ages 6-12
                                                                                             Create your very own Easter artwork by
  Thursday, February 4                                                                       using your fingers and paint on canvas!
  4:00-5:30 p.m. | $25                                                                       This fun class will be sure to make all
                                                                                             students happy to take home their art in
                                                                                             time for Easter Sunday celebration. Be
                                                                                             sure to wear or bring an old t-shirt to play
                                               Make a rustic family sign                     in the paint! Refreshments served.
                                               Learn how to paint a wooden rustic sign
                                               to hang in your family home or give as          Thursday, March 25
                                               a gift. Sign measures approximately             4:00-5:30 p.m. | $30
                                               8”x24.” Please indicate the family name
                                               and established date when registering.
                                                                                             The Great Pumpkin Party
                                                                                             Join in the fun with paints and pumpkins!
                                                 Thursday, April 22
                                                                                             Not all jack-o’-lanterns are carved. Learn
                                                 6:00–9:00 p.m. | $55                        to paint your own pumpkin to take home
                                                                                             for Halloween!
Stained Glass for
Beginners and Intermediates                                                                    Thursday, October 7
Ages 18+                                                                                       4:00–6:00 p.m.
Become an artisan learning the craft of                                                        Kids ages 6–12 | $30
stained glass. This class offers the Tiffany
method of stained glass creations using
copper foil.
Make your own beautiful glass sun
catchers, window panels and ornaments
in this fun class! Bring a friend with
you. Some supplies are provided. Call          Make a framed quote sign
for a supply list. Let’s make something        Learn how to paint and frame your own
special!                                       sign. Choose from four different quote
                                               and scripture designs.* Signs measure
  Tuesday                                      12”x12”. *Sign choices may vary from
  February 9–March 23                          picture.
  September 7–October 12
  5:00–7:00 p.m. | $75                           Thursday, Oct. 7
                                                 6:00–9:00 p.m. | $55

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DESIGN
                                       PARTY
                                                                                            DESIGN I PARTY
                                             Galentine’s Day Celebration                    Genealogy:
                                             Bring your best girlfriend, mom, aunt,         Your MS Native Genealogist
                                             grandmother or daughter for an afternoon       When you’re new to genealogy, the
                                             of sweets and coffees at the Deli on           thought of getting into family research
                                             Fifth. Enjoy trying different desserts and     can seem overwhelming. There are many
                                             conversations with the ladies that you love!   online databases and websites related
                                                                                            to roots research as well as many places
                                               Friday, February 12                          like departments of archives and court
                                               3:30–5:00 p.m. | $25                         houses to visit. This session will walk
                                                                                            beginners through the exciting journey
                                                                                            of genealogy and enhance the skills of
                                                                                            the experienced genealogist. We will
                                                                                            learn where to begin to build a family
                                                                                            tree, information that can and cannot be
Hair Braiding
                                                                                            found online, what tools are available for
Learn the art of hair braiding, as well
                                                                                            recording and organizing information
as the different skills and techniques
                                                                                            and sources, how to combine this
required to be proficient in this
                                                                                            information, and much more! Dawn
field. Students will receive a Certificate
of Completion from MCC and may then                                                         Wright, Instructor.
apply for Professional Licensure with the
Mississippi Department of Health.                                                             Online Zoom 2-Day Event
                                                                                              TBD
  Beginners Six Week Class
  Mondays & Wednesdays                       Come on In!
     Choose from:                            Summertime Doors
     January 11–February 22                  Design your own door basket with
                                             artificial florals and ribbons to welcome
     August 23–October 4
                                             your guests this summer season.
  6:00–9:00 p.m. | $275
                                             Bring your choice of florals and ribbons-
                                             basket will be provided.         Get your
                                             creative on! Refreshments served.
Advanced Hair Braiding
Six Week Class                                 Thursday, June 3
(Completion of Beginners Class                 5:00-7:00 p.m. | $25                         Mothers’ Day Tea Party
is required)                                                                                at Merrehope
                                             Vintage Keepsake Holiday Art                   Go back in time for an afternoon!
                                             Bring your grandmother’s and mother’s          Bring mom or a friend and enjoy an old-
  Monday and Wednesday
                                             costume jewelry and make a wonderful           fashioned tea at Merrehope in Meridian.
  March 8-April 28                                                                          This party will be fun for all ages.
                                             piece of art to display at holidays or
  October 18-December 1                                                                     A quick demonstration of how to make
                                             any time! Learn how to make your very
  6:00–9:00 p.m. | $275                                                                     arrangements from grocery store flowers
                                             own original treasure from inherited and
                                             passed down jewelry... then pass it on to      will be included.
                                             your family. Matboards and glue will be        Hats welcome but not required! A tour of
                                             provided. Refreshments served.                 Merrehope is included in this fun event!

                                               Tuesday, November 4                            Historic Merrehope
                                               5:00-7:00 p.m. | $25                           Thursday, May 6
                                                                                              3:30–5:00 p.m. | $40

 For more information
 call 601.482.7445.

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COOKIES
 CAKE DECORATING
COOKIE I CAKE DECORATING
                                                                                         Girls night (Adults Ages 14 & Up)
                                                                                         Thanksgiving Dinner Cupcakes
                                                                                         Thanksgiving is a time for traditional
                                                                                         food, but cupcakes can be part of
                                                                                         the celebration too! Learn easy tips
                                                                                         to decorate adorable Thanksgiving
                                                                                         cupcakes and serve an amusing themed
                                                                                         decorated dessert. Fall colored icings
                                                                                         in orange and brown with popular fall
Sweet Heart Cupcake Class                                                                symbols such as pumpkins and turkeys
for Couples                                                                              make them a great choice for parties. All
Looking for an adorable sweet to whip         Cake Decorating II                         supplies are provided.
up for your sweetie this Valentine’s          with Fondant
Day? This year, think outside the box         Use your skills to make themed cakes.        Thursday, November 4
of chocolates and instead create cute         Learn neat tricks and fun designs using      6:00–8:00 p.m. | $40
Valentine’s cupcakes! Fun to do with your     fondant and fondant tools. Decorate a        (includes 2 adults)
true love or with a friend. All supplies      different cake each week. So fun! Supply
included. Ages 15 and up.                     list provided.

  Thursday, February 11                         Tuesdays                                 Have Yourself A
  6:00–8:00 p.m.                                   Choose from:                          Merry Little Cupcake!
  $40 (includes 2 adults )                         March 2-30                            Santa and his elves will be hard at work
                                                   October 13–20                         at his toy shop, preparing for the big day
                                                6:00–8:00 p.m. | $45                     while we are creating yummy Christmas
                                                                                         cupcakes! This class is a great time to
Cake Decorating I                                                                        spend with your child, friend or relative.
Learn how to decorate a cake,
make buttercream icing, use decorating
                                                                                           Thursday, December 2
tips, star borders, drop flowers, rosettes,
                                                                                           5:30–6:30 p.m.
pompom flowers, shaggy mum, ribbon
rose and more. As you learn each new                                                       $40 (includes adult/child team)
decorating skill, you will gain a sense
of pride in your accomplishments. You
can explore all the fundamentals and                                                     Shea’s Cookie Party:
experience the excitement of decorating                                                  Royal Icing Holiday Cookies
your first cake. This course is for the                                                  Join Shea Leake for a beginner’s class
beginner and the student that would                                                      on how to decorate sugar cookies with
like to improve his/her decorating skills.                                               royal icing. We’ll start with the basics of
Supply list provided.                                                                    icing consistencies, outlining, flooding,
This four-week class will cover basics,                                                  wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and other tricks
Ombre Rosette Cake, Unicorn Cake &            Mom & Me (Children ages 5 & up)            of the trade. Learn how these techniques
Farm Cake.                                                                               can be used for every holiday and
                                              Spring and Easter Cupcakes
                                                                                         occasion! We will demonstrate each
                                              Spend quality time with your little one
  Tuesdays                                                                               step of the way. You’ll receive a copy of
                                              while they learn a new skill decorating
     Choose from:                                                                        icing and dough recipes. Supply list will
                                              spring and Easter cupcakes. This class
     February 2–23                                                                       be provided.
                                              will teach you and your child basic
     Sept. 8–29                               decorating skills and you can enjoy the
  6:00–8:00 p.m. | $65                        yummy results.                               Easter | Monday, March 29
                                                                                           Valentine | Monday, February 8
                                                Monday, March 29                           Halloween | Monday, October 25
                                                5:30–6:30 p.m.
                                                                                           Christmas | Monday, December 6
                                                $35 (includes adult/child team)
                                                                                           6:00–8:00 p.m. | $45

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BETTER YOURSELF
                                                                                     BETTER YOURSELF

                                                  Introduction to Creative                  About
                                                  Writing: Getting Started                  the instructor:
                                                  This is a course to help beginning        Ann McKee
                                                  writers find their writing voice and to
                                                  inspire experienced writers. If you’re    “As I enter my 13th year as a creative
Small Engine Maintenance                          new to creative writing or want           writing instructor through MCC
& Repair                                          to write stories but are unsure of        Continuing Education program,
Having trouble keeping your mower,                where to start, then this is the course   I remain amazed at the caliber of
trimmer or other small engines running            for you. Even if you are a regular        students who attend my classes.
properly? Take control of the situation.          writer with some core background          These students are committed, and
Learn basic safety, proper maintenance            knowledge, you may gain new               have a dream, perhaps to write a
and minor troubleshooting and repair for          insights about yourself as a writer,      novel or a series of short stories,
all small engines, both two-cycle and four-       and you’ll definitely feel inspired by    a memoir of their lifetime, stories
cycle. This class will help you to understand     the writing exercises.                    about grandma and the old days
how an engine works and what it takes                                                       or a written piece of historical
to keep them performing well. Upon                  Tuesday and Thursday | $40              significance. It is a joy to teach and
completion you’ll be able to successfully           5:30–7:30 p.m.                          to be associated with MCC.
maintain an engine and do minor repairs as
                                                    March 23 and March 25
necessary.

  MCC-Riley WDC | Room 178
  Tuesdays | 6:00–9:00 p.m. | $125
     January 19 - February 23
     March 9 - April 20                            LEARN TO PLAY
     May 4 - June 8
     July 27 - August 31
     September 14 - October 19
                                                   GUITAR
                                                   Learn the basics of playing guitar which
                                                   include reading music, chords, placement
                                                   and more. Join our experienced
                                                   instructor to develop basic skills
                                                   and techniques.

                                                   SIX-WEEK CLASSES
Cabinetry & Woodworking                            Thursdays | $75
This class is designed to help you learn the       Spring
basics of cabinetmaking and woodworking.
                                                    January 21-February 25
The class will cover how to plan your
projects (making good cut sheets, wise use          March 4-April 15
of your material and wise use of the space         Fall
available). It will also teach you the safe use     September 9-October 14
of different power tools needed to build            October 21-November 2
your project. You will have an opportunity
to build personal projects to take home. In
this class you will make a lot of sawdust and      Children
have a lot of fun. This is a hands-on class.       Ages 8 - 12
                                                   5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
  MCC-Riley WDC | Room 187
  Mondays | 6:00–9:00 p.m. | $150                  Ages 13 to Adult
  February 1–April 12                              6:45 - 7:45 p.m.
  August 30–Nov. 15

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SWIMMING
FITNESS CENTER
SWIMMING | FITNESS CENTER
                                          Registration for the following courses is at   Lifeguard Training
Fitness Classes                           the Damon Fitness Center. For additional       Offered in the spring only
The Meridian Community College            information call 601.484.8763 or check         This is the American Red Cross Life
Damon Fitness Center offers a wide        out the MCC website at meridiancc.edu.         Guarding Course with emphasis toward
variety of activities to students as                                                     certifying lifeguards for swimming
well as to the community. The Damon       Classes and times may change without           areas. This course is designed to teach
Fitness Center has facilities available   notice.                                        life skills and knowledge needed
for student, faculty and staff, and                                                      to prevent and respond to aquatic
community use.                                                                           emergencies.       Prerequisites:    The
                                          Water Aerobics
                                          This program, designed for the student         student must be at least 15 years of age
                                          who enjoys the water, is suitable for the      and pass a 300 yard swim test using
 Private Swim Lessons                     non-swimmer as well as the swimmer.            the front crawl stroke and breaststroke.
 Available for any skill level and any    Movements are performed in the pool            Also they must be able to swim 20
 age in MCC’s indoor heated pool.         to work the major muscle groups and to         yards, retrieve a brick off the bottom of
 Separate from group lessons, they        work on flexibility. Meets two hours each      the pool and return 20 yards with the
 are based on instructor availability.    week. Swimsuit required. Class held at the     brick. Each class is two full weekends
 Register by calling 601.482.7445.        Damon Fitness Center Natatorium.               in a row.
 Lessons are scheduled directly with
 an instructor and are one hour in          Michele Smith                                  Wade Heggie
 length. Children must be potty-            Monday and Wednesday		                         Dates TBA
 trained to enroll.                         9:00–9:55 a.m.
                                            10:00–10:55 a.m.      Friday | 5:00–8 p.m.
                                                                  Saturday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
 TBA                                        Dinah Neal    			 Sunday | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
 Cost is $30 per hour
                                            Tuesday and Thursday  $250
 with a minimum of two hours.
                                            10:00–10:55 a.m.
                                            11:00–11:55 a.m.     Water Safety Instructor
   Call 601.482.7445                                                                     Techniques of aquatic instruction,
                                            Janie Gregg
   to register.                             Tuesday and Thursday                         including community water safety and
   Registration for this class              4:30–5:25 p.m.                               progression swimming are covered in
                                                                                         this class. Prerequisite: The student must
   is not available through                 5:30–6:25 p.m.
                                                                                         be at least 16 years of age and possess
   the fitness center.                      $100/$70 | Ages 62+                          proficient swimming skills to include:
                                                                                         front crawl, back crawl, elementary
                                          Swimming I-IV                                  backstroke and breaststroke. American
                                          Swimming classes for the non-swimmer           Red Cross certification is possible.
                                          who needs to learn the basic skills            This class teaches the student to be a
                                          needed to swim and for students                swimming instructor. Swimsuit and fee
                                          who want conditioning swimming,                required.
                                          skilled instruction and refinement of
                                          stroke techniques. Swimsuit required.            Wade Heggie
                                          Class held at the Damon Fitness Center           TBA
                                          Natatorium.                                      $250 | Ages 16+
 Pool Parties
 The Damon Fitness Center currently         Mary Coleman
 offers pool rentals for birthday           Monday and Wednesday
 parties. The pool rental fee is $175       1:00–1:55 p.m.
 for 1.5 hours for 20 people. That fee      $100/$70 | Ages 62+
 includes two American Red Cross
 certified MCC lifeguards, table
 and chairs, and clean-up. Please
 contact the Damon Fitness Center at
 601.494.8763 for further information.

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YOGA
                                      CARDIO
                              WEIGHT TRAINING
                                       YOGA I CARDIO | WEIGHT TRAINING
Yoga                                                                                        Strength and Toning
One of the most popular fitness and                                                         Designed to improve muscle tone and
static stretching activities. A typical                                                     strength, this is a class to build lean
yoga session will move the spine and                                                        muscle mass, not bulk up. The benefits
joints through their full range of motion                                                   would be to improve metabolism and
which incorporates a three mountain                                                         tone and to improve shape and overall
workout (warm-up, work phase, deep                                                          health.
stretch and strength). Yoga postures
lengthen, strengthen and balance                                                              Staff
musculature, leading to increased                                                             Monday and Wednesday
flexibility, stamina and strength. This is                                                    1:30–2:25 p.m.
a great course to work on strength and
flexibility.                                                                                  Malana Carnival
                                                                                              Tuesday and Thursday
                                              Weight Training
  Staff                                                                                       2:30–3:25 p.m.
                                              Students will participate in techniques
  Monday and Wednesday                                                                        $100/$70 | Ages 62+
                                              that include lecture and practice in weight
  12:30–1:25 p.m.
                                              training. Muscular strength, endurance
                                              and flexibility are improved through a        Spin
  Jill Johnson                                variety of conditioning activities.           Spinning is a specific format of indoor
  Tuesday and Thursday                                                                      cycling. Spinning is a cardio workout set
  8:30–9:25 a.m.                                Tiawana Pringle                             to music. It is great for people who want
  1:30–2:25 p.m.                                Tuesday and Thursday                        a low impact motivating workout that
  $100/$70 | Ages 62+                           8:30-9:25 a.m.                              they can control at their own pace.
                                                $100/$70 | Ages 62+
Mix Fit                                                                                       Malana Carnival
Mix Fit is designed to provide a variety of                                                   Tuesday and Thursday
                                              Boot Camp                                       3:30–4:20 p.m.
training methods that will help increase      Students will participate in techniques
strength and endurance as well as cut                                                         $100/$70 | Ages 62+
                                              that include lecture and practice in weight
fat! A combination of cardiorespiratory       training. Muscular strength, endurance
and weight training exercises can influence   and flexibility are improved through a
a well-rounded workout program.               variety of conditioning activities.

  Laura Lewis                                   Tiffany Hickman
  Monday and Wednesday                          Monday and Wednesday
  Dates TBA                                     5:00–5:55 p.m.
  3:30–4:25 p.m.                                $100/$70 | Ages 62+

Power Hour
Power Hour is a barbell class that will
sculpt, tone and strengthen your entire
body, fast!

  Staff
  Monday and Wednesday
                                                                                                 For more information
  2:30–3:25 p.m.
  $100/$70 | Ages 62+                                                                            call 601.482.7445.

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ACT TEST PREP
ACT TEST PREP

   ARE YOU PREPARED                                               ACT PREP
   FOR THE                                                        WORKSHOP DATES
                                                                  ALL DAY $145*
                                                                  Spring 2021
                                                                  Choose:
    It is essential for a student to master both the content      January 30
    areas and the strategies to solve complex analytical          April 10
    and reasoning questions on the ACT in order to be             June 5
    successful on the exam. PREPARATION IS THE KEY.               July 10

                                                                  Schedule:
    ACT        BOOTCAMP
    Test-taking tips and strategies
                                                                  Strategies I 9:00 a.m.–Noon
                                                                  Lunch I Noon–1:00 p.m.
    How to prepare for the ACT                                    Content I 1:00–4:00 p.m.
    Overview of the major content areas:                          * Call for Fall 2021 Dates
    English, Reading, Math, & Science

    Open to anyone preparing for the ACT
                                                               About the instructor:
                                                               Dr. Tiffany Fisher is an
         Core strategies:
                                                               administrator in the Meridian
          • time-savers
                                                               Public School District and
          • shortcuts
                                                               has been teaching test taking
          • types of problems
                                                               strategies for 10 years both
          • traps
                                                               through tested areas as well
                                                               as the ACT. Many students
         Specific tools:
                                                               have made gains and
         for areas such as:
                                                               reached their goal for their
         English, reading and science
                                                               target composite score.
         building self-confidence

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BETTER YOURSELF
CEU TEACHER WORKSHOP
                                                       CEU TEACHER WORKSHOP

 ONLINE                                                   ONLINE
                                  1                                      .5
                                  CEU
                                  FOR TEACHERS
                                                                         CEU
                                                                         FOR TEACHERS

Engaging Generation Z Students                            Classroom Management: Good Vibes!
Generation Z students, born after 1995, are entering      Become empowered with a behavioral management
high school or arriving on college campuses. What         plan for the classroom that ensures a better learning
makes them unique? What are the best ways to              environment.
motivate them?
                                                          This course will give:
This course will focus on:                                  • A step-by-step process in developing and using a
  • Differences between the generations in the                strong classroom management strategy
    workplace and in the classroom                          • Four learning multi-media modules that will help
  • Characteristics of Generation Z students                  tackle various behavioral problems and ideas for
  • Learning strategies to use to motivate                    motivating students
    Generation Z students                                   • Printable resource guide
                                                            • Opportunity to network with other teachers
 Marie Roberts, Ph.D
 MCC Consultant, Instructor                                Dawn Wright
                                                           MCC Psychology Instructor
 Earn 1 CEU
 $70 (CEU Certificate included)                            Earn .5 CEUs
                                                           $60 (CEU Certificate included)
This online class is provided
through MCC Canvas, making it
easy to work at your own pace
at your convenience from home.                               For more information
                                                             call 601.482.7445.

                                MCC Workforce Solutions      1524 Hwy 19 North | Meridian, MS 39307
                            Meridian Community College       601.482.7445 | meridiancc.edu

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 Meridian Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
 Compliance with Section 504 is coordinated by Mrs. Deanna Smith, Dean of Student Services, 910 Highway 19 North, Meridian, MS 39307. 601-484-8895, Fax: 601-484-8635, email: dsmith40@meridiancc.edu.                   Page 15
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is coordinated by Mr. Derek Mosley, Social Science Instructor, Smith Hall, 910 Highway 19 North, Meridian, MS 39307. 601-553-3453, Fax: 601-484-8635, email: dmosley@meridiancc.edu.
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know the programs and become            skills. Create templates, mail merge,      has never been easier. Discover how
efficient in creating word processing   workbooks, and data records, labels,       QuickBooks can help you set up
documents, spreadsheets and             charts and more. This class is for those   income and expenditures accounts, add
multimedia slide presentations.         who are already familiar with the basic    customers and vendors, create invoices,
                                        functions in Word, PowerPoint              record sales, pay bills and manage your
  MCC-Riley WDC | Room 126              and Excel.                                 checkbook.
  Tuesdays and Thursdays
  February 25–March 23                    MCC-Riley WDC | Room 126                   MCC-Riley WDC | Room 131
  October 7–November 2                    Tuesdays and Thursdays                     Thursdays
  5:30–7:30 p.m. | $50                    March 25–April 22                          January 14-February 18
                                          November 9–December 9                      August 15-September 23
                                          5:30–7:30 p.m. | $50                       5:30–8:30 p.m. | $90

                  For more information
                  call 601.482.7445.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE
                 LEADERSHIP
              ENTREPRENEURS
CUSTOMER SERVICE | LEADERSHIP | ENTREPRENEURS
2021                                   A Great Attitude is a Choice      2021 LEADERSHIP SERIES
CUSTOMER                               (Seven Keys to a Positive         MCC-Riley WDC | Room 124
SERVICE                                Attitude)                         Fridays | 8:30–11:30 a.m.
SERIES                                 June 11
                                                                           Essential Skills
                                       Discover the Three Levels
                                                                           of Leadership
MCC-Riley WDC                          of Customer Service
                                                                           January 15
Fridays | 8:30–                        (Proactive Customer Service
10:30 a.m.                             July 16                             Essential Skills of
                                                                           Communicating
  The Basics of Excellent              The Foundation of
                                                                           February 12
  Customer Service                     Exceptional Telephone
                                       Customer Service                    Coaching Job Skills
  (Service Mentality)
                                       (Essential Telephone Skills)        March 5
  January 22
                                       August 13                           Improving Work Habits
  Critical Components to
                                       Correcting the Problem              April 9
  Providing Superior Customer
  Service (Listening Skills)           Isn’t Always Enough                 Resolving Conflicts
  February 19                          (Six Steps to Service Recovery)     May 7
                                       September 17
  Using Questioning Skills to                                              Supporting Change
  Determine Customer Needs             Deals with the Core Values          June 4
  (Questioning Techniques)             of Delivering Exceptional
                                                                           Effective Discipline
  March 12                             Service (Business Friendly
                                                                           July 9
                                       Customer Service)
  Prevent Service Mishaps              October 15                          Delegating
  Before They Occur                                                        August 6
  (Five Forbidden Phrases)             A Four Point Plan for
  April 16                             Calming Irate Customers             Communicating Up
                                       (How to Handle the Irate            September 10
  Learn to Avoid Common                Customer)
  Customer Service Errors                                                  Managing Complaints
                                       November 12                         October 8
  (Six Cardinal Rules)
  May 14                               The Killer Words of                 Developing Performance
                                       Customer Service                    Goals and Standards
                                       December 3                          November 5
                                                                           Providing
                                                                           Performance Feedback
                                                                           December 3

                             ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLASS
                             This 12-week course will provide
                             potential and existing entrepreneurs the
                             fundamentals of starting and operating
                             a business.
MCC-Riley WDC                The class will focus on such topics
Mondays                      as finance, case studies and simple
January 25–April 26          business plans. Class size is limited.
September 6–December 6
6:00–9:00 p.m. | $125        Includes three weeks of Quickbooks

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INDUSTRIAL
INDUSTRIAL
OSHA Construction 10-hour                       OSHA 30-hour
The OSHA Outreach Training Program              Course for both General Industry and
for the Construction Industry provides          Construction are available.        These
training for workers and employers on           courses are designed for general
the recognition, avoidance, abatement           industry workers, construction workers,
and prevention of safety and health             foremen, job supervisors and anyone
hazards in workplaces in the construction       involved in the general or construction
industry. Upon successful completion            industries. Topics include general safety
of the course, participants will receive        and health, electrical, fall protection,
OSHA issued cards. Instructor: Stanley          PPE, etc. Upon successful completion
Bishop, OSHA Outreach Trainer.                  of the course, participants will receive
                                                OSHA issued cards. Classes scheduled           Powered Industrial Truck
  MCC-Riley WDC | Room 153                      upon request. Instructor: Stanley Bishop,      training programs
                                                OSHA Outreach Trainer.                         Developed in conjunction with the
  Monday–Wednesday                                                                             Occupational Safety and Health Act
  March 22, 23, 24                                                                             (OSHA) Code of Federal Regulations
                                                  MCC-Riley WDC | Room 153
  November 15, 16, 17                                                                          1910.178 which applies to Powered
  5:00–8:30 p.m. | $100                                                                        Industrial Trucks. The goals are to help
                                                  Construction
                                                                                               reduce potential for lift truck accidents,
                                                  Fridays
                                                                                               reduce the potential for damage to
                                                  February 5, 12, 19, 26                       the equipment and product and to
                                                  September 3, 10, 17, 24                      help companies be in compliance
                                                  8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $100                   with federal and state regulations.
                                                                                               Training includes instruction on basic
                                                  General Industry                             safety, forklift operation, loading and
                                                  Fridays                                      unloading trailers, fueling forklifts and
                                                  June 4, 11, 18, 25                           special units. Students will demonstrate
                                                  October 8, 15, 22, 29                        skills learned by driving the forklift
                                                  8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $100                   and completing a written test before
                                                                                               receiving certification.

                                                                                                 Sessions held on Fridays,
OSHA General Industry                           APICS CPIM Certification
                                                                                                 MCC-Riley WDC | Room 128
10-hour                                         Review Courses
                                                Take advantage of hands-on APICS                 January 15          July 9
This course is designed for general
                                                certification review and learn valuable          February 12         August 6
industry workers, construction workers,
foremen, job supervisors and anyone
                                                techniques to become a leader in your            March 5             September 10
involved in the general or construction
                                                field. An APICS CPIM instructor will lead        April 9             October 8
                                                you through interactive discussions, case        May 7               November 5
industries. Topics include general safety
                                                studies, and strategic problem solving           June 4              December 3
and health, electrical, fall protection, PPE,
                                                exercises to help you review for your next
etc. Upon successful completion of the
                                                certification exam. Each module will be          8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $70
course, participants will receive OSHA
                                                covered in approximately 10 three-hour
issued cards. Instructor: Stanley Bishop,
                                                sessions. Participants will earn three CEUs
OSHA Outreach Trainer.
                                                per completed module.          Certification
                                                exams may be taken at MCC’s Career
  MCC-Riley WDC | Room 153                      Development Center. Call Lynne Carey
  Monday–Wednesday                              for more information. 601.481.1300.
  February 22, 23, 24
  October 4, 5, 6
  5:00–8:30 p.m. | $100

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BETTER YOURSELF
TRAFFIC SCHOOL
INDUSTRIAL | TRAFFIC SCHOOL
Manufacturing Skills
Certification
Manufacturing Skills Certification is a
course designed to provide participants
with general knowledge and skills
needed to be successful in a modern
manufacturing environment. Topics
covered in this class includes: Basic
Computer, Blueprint Reading, Precision
Measurement, Introduction to High-
Performance Manufacturing, OSHA
10 hour, General Industry Certification
and CPR. This class will help prepare
                                              LEARN TO DRIVE A TRUCK
individuals to work in a manufacturing        Prerequisites:                        Accuplacer Scores:
environment, however the skills                 • High school diploma or high 		     • Reading–55
obtained can also be applied in many              school equivalency certificate     • Math–34
other occupations. Call 601.482.7445            • 21 years of age or older           • SS–60
and ask to speak to a project manager           • Clean motor vehicle report
for more details.                               • Physical & drug test
                                              Classes held at the                    Call for more information:
Dates TBA | $120                              MCC Truck Driver Training Center       601.485.5118
                                              6101 H St. | Meridian
                                                                                     meridiancc.edu

                                              MERIDIAN TRAFFIC SCHOOL
ServSafe Food Seminar                         Classes Meet on Saturdays at the MCC-Riley WDC
Gain knowledge and training in food
safety. Topics include sanitation, the
                                              8-hour class            January 23            July 24
                                              8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.     February 27           August 28
flow of food through the operation and
more.
                                              4-hour class
                                                                      March 27              September 25
The $150 registration fee includes the                                April 24              October 23
                                              8:00 a.m.–Noon
cost of the textbook and processing
the exam. It is important that fees be
                                                                      May 22                November 20
paid and book received two weeks                                      June 26               December 18
prior to the seminar. Class size is limited
                                              Call 601.482.8892 to register or register online at
and registration will be taken on a first-
come, first-paid basis.
                                              streetdefensivedriving.com/enrollment form

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
MCC-Riley WDC
  $150 course cost
  $60 retest fee
Choose from the following
Saturdays:
January 16         June 5
March 20           August 7
May 1              October 9
                   November 13

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BASIC SKILLS
                              MAINTENANCE
BASIC SKILLS I MAINTENANCE
Basic Electricity                                                                           HVAC I
This 11-week course will focus on the                                                       In this course, participants will gain
basic fundamentals of electrical safety,                                                    knowledge of heating and air conditioning
electrical connection to the power                                                          theory, refrigeration components, cycle of
company, basic test equipment, how                                                          operation and problem recognition. This
to wire a wall switch and wall socket,                                                      course is designed for HVAC contractor
energy saving tips and many other items                                                     personnel, utility marketing personnel,
that will provide students with a basic                                                     or anyone with a desire to gain basic
understanding of electricity. Students                                                      understanding of heat pump refrigeration
will also be introduced to the National                                                     functions. To learn more about this class
Electrical Code, (NEC) and electrical                                                       or to register for the class, call MCC
blueprints. This class will not qualify the                                                 Community and Business Development at
student to become a certified electrician,     Basic Welding | Day                          601.482.7445.
but it is the first step in preparing          This 40-hour course will focus on the
the student to begin a career in the           basic fundamentals of welding safety           MCC-Riley WDC | Room 145
electrician field. All students will receive   and the basics of stick and flux core          Mondays | 6:00–9:00 p.m.
a certificate of completion after they         arc welding and cutting technology.            January 25–May 10
have completed the course.                     This class will not qualify the student to     August 16–December 6
                                               become a certified welder, but it is the
                                                                                              Tuition $150 | Book Fee $75
  MCC-Riley WDC | Room 145                     first step and will prepare the student
  Thursdays | 6:00–9:00 p.m.                   to begin a career in the welding field.
                                               All students will receive a certificate of   HVAC II
  February 11–May 6                                                                         This course is a continuation of HVAC I.
                                               completion after they have completed
  Sept. 2–Nov. 11 | $75                                                                     Participants will learn basic maintenance
                                               the course. For more information or to
                                               register, contact MCC Community and          and troubleshooting techniques, use of
                                               Business Development at 601.482.7445.        technical manuals and test equipment
Basic Plumbing                                                                              and evaluation and repair of equipment.
Learn plumbing safety, tools and                 Structural Steel Welding Bldg.
terminology and become familiar with             Room 101                                     MCC-Riley WDC | Room 145
plumbing equipment used in the field.
                                                 Fridays | 7:00 a.m.–Noon                     Tuesdays | 6:00—9:00 p.m.
This class will not qualify the student to                                                    January 26–May 4
become a certified plumber, but it is the
                                                 January 29-March 26
                                                 Sept. 17–Nov. 5 | $170                       August 17–November 30
first step that will prepare the student                                                      Tuition $150 | Book Fee $100
to begin a career in the plumbing field.
Classes fill up quickly so the sooner you      Basic Welding | Evening
                                                                                            Fundamental PLC Training Course
call the better.                               This 40-hour course will focus on the
                                                                                            Basic fundamentals of Industrial PLC
                                               basic fundamentals of welding safety
                                                                                            course includes PLC hardware and wiring,
  MCC-Riley WDC | Room 187                     and the basics of stick and flux core
                                                                                            basic programing of most used functions
  Mondays | 6:00–9:00 p.m. | $40               arc welding and cutting technology.
                                                                                            including, timers, counters, comparison
  February 22–April 12                         This class will not qualify the student to
                                                                                            functions and math functions and
  Sept. 6–Oct. 18                              become a certified welder, but it is the
                                                                                            Rockwell -Allen Bradley 500 operating
                                               first step and will prepare the student
                                                                                            system fundamentals.
                                               to begin a career in the welding field.
                                                                                            Students successful in this class will be
                                               All students will receive a certificate of
                                                                                            able to understand and program the
                                               completion after they have completed
                                                                                            most commonly used PLC functions in
                                               the course. For more information or to
                                                                                            a Rockwell 500 operating system (PLC
                                               register, contact MCC Community and
                                                                                            5 or SLC-500). They should be able
                                               Business Development at 601.482.7445.        to understand fundamental hardware
                                                                                            types and components for the PLC as
                                               5:30–9:30 p.m. | $170                        well as basic and functional programing
                                               Thursdays | Ross Collins                     for the system. High school diploma or
                                               February 18–April 29                         equivalent required.
For more information                           or Mondays | Structural Steel
call 601.482.7445.                             Welding Building                                MCC-Riley WDC | Room 153
                                               September 13–November 29                        Mondays | 6:00–9:00 p.m. | TBD

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