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FIND YOUR WINGS FALL CONTINUING EDUCATION 2019 PERSONAL ENRICHMENT CATALOG WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
CONTINUING
EDUCATION
and PERSONAL
ENRICHMENT
Arts__________________ 2
Vice President for Workforce Solutions
Crafts________________ 2
JOSEPH KNIGHT, 601.482.7445
Touring______________ 2
Cake Decorating______ 4 Career Enhancement
Cooking______________ 5 Career Center Director | KATRINA GARRETT, 601.484.8724
Dance________________ 6
Music________________ 7 Continuing Education
Better Yourself________ 7 Coordinator for Lifelong Learning
Swimming____________ 8 LAURETA CHISLOM, 601.553.3484
Fitness Center________ 9
SCUBA Diving_______ 10 Adult Education
CEU Opportunities___ 11 AE Director | JENNIFER WHITLOCK, 601.484.8798
AE Instructor | JAMILA COLEMAN, 601.484.8795
ACT Test Prep_______ 14
AE/HSE Test Coordinator | TAMAR MOSLEY, 601.484.8797
FREE Seminars_______ 15
AE Recruiter/Transition Specialist | RHONDA SMITH, 601.484.8645
AE Instructor | SUZANNE DEAN, 601.481.1368
WORKFORCE AE Instructor | ORIONA WALKER, 601.553.3472
DEVELOPMENT AE Instructor | DENAY FARRAR, 601.553.3469
Adult Education______ 19 Smart Start Instructor | MARGARETTE COLE, 601.481.1374
Literacy_____________ 19
Career Center_______ 19 WIN Job Center
WIOA Computer Instructor | BETHANY BRATU, 601.553.9554
Certifications________ 20
WIOA Case Manager | SHANNON COLEMAN, 601.553.9531
Entrepreneurship____ 20
WIOA_______________ 21 Workforce Development
WIN Job Center______ 21 Director of Workforce Grants
Computer Classes____ 21 and Development | LUCY LAMBERTH, 601.484.8776
Network Cabling_____ 22 Project Manager | DARREN BANE, 601.481.1318
IT/Networking_______ 23 Project Manager | LYNNE CAREY, 601.481.1300
Industrial____________ 24 DSY Program Director | VICTORIA LIDDELL, 601.481.1365
Traffic School________ 25 DSY Coordinator | MARGIE MOORE, 601.553.3478
Basic Skills___________ 26 Computer Instructor | ALTON FOSTER, 601.581.3581
Maintenance_________ 26
Law Enforcement_____ 27
Support Staff
Tactical______________ 27
AE | ANGELA JAMES, 601.484.8787
Medical_____________ 27
Career Development Center | TARA HOWSE, 601.481.1370
Grant Program_______ 30 Continuing Education | COURTNEY PITTS, 601.484.8856
MCC Riley - WDC | REBECCA PIERCE, 601.484.8855
REGISTRATION______ 31
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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
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
& PERSONAL
ENRICHMENT
FALL
2019
For more information
call 601.482.7445.
ARTS | CRAFTS
NEW
PAINTING
PARTY!
Stained Glass for Holiday Art
Beginners and Intermediates
Ages 18+ with Amy
Learn to create your own beautiful sun Gather some friends, grab a
catchers, ornaments and window panels brush and express yourself! Amy
in this fun class. Become an artisan Armstrong will guide you step by
learning the craft of stained glass. This step to transform into the artist you
class will teach you the Tiffany method always knew you were. Supplies
of creating glass using copper foil. are provided.
Bring a friend! Some supplies provided. Sign Workshop Thursday, Nov. 21
Tools are provided, but students must Gather with friends for a fun night out 6 - 7:30 p.m.
purchase sheet glass, copper foil and and learn how to make a beginning-level $40
other supplies. Please call for supply list. framed sign with Amy Miller. She will
Tuesdays, Sept. 10 - Oct. 15 teach you, step by step, and will provide
choose from: all the materials for you to make your own
Mornings | 10 a.m. - Noon sign in a small class setting. Choose from
Evening | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. four different designs. You don’t have
$75 to have pretty handwriting to sign up!
Signs measure 12”x12”. Cost includes
Intro to Clay project materials and refreshments.
*Private workshops are available for
Sculpture small groups. Call for details.
with Bebe Thursday, Oct. 3
Want to learn 6 - 9 p.m.
about clay $45
sculpture but don’t
want to commit
to an eight-week
Mom’s Night Out
class? Begin your Art Made Easley
creative journey Fall Door Hanger
with clay sculpture with Audrey Shirley
with this one night Relax and have fun is the theme of
hands-on demonstration class with this art class! Grab a friend and let
local artist, Bebe Gianakos. Learn all your creative side come out while
of the factors that make a great pottery you laugh and enjoy this evening
piece. It’s the perfect opportunity to class. Local artist Audrey Shirley will
get creative and have fun! All ages give step-by-step instruction and all
and skill levels are welcome. supplies are included. Ages 18 & up.
Instructor/Potter Bebe Gianakos is Thursday, Sept. 26
the owner of Pottery Paws Studio and 6-8 p.m.
Gallery in Meridian. She has been $45 (Supplies are included)
instructing pottery making for 14
years. She began creating beautiful
works of art with clay in the spring of
1999.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
6 - 8 p.m.
$25
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CRAFTS | GIFTING
SHOPPING | TOURING
The Great Pumpkin Party Antique Alley
Join in the fun and get ready to paint Gather friends and take a caravan tour
elegant pumpkins for fall decor both around The Queen City with us! This
Halloween and Thanksgiving. Sample will include several antique and vintage
recipes and punches are sure to make shops as well as our own Mississippi
your gathering the best ever. Table Made shop in historic downtown. Enjoy
scapes and door decor ideas will be a brown bag lunch at one of the shops,
taught at this class. Pumpkins and with desserts and coffee at another.
paints provided. Thursday, Nov. 14
Thursday, Oct. 10 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
5 - 7 p.m. $35
$40
Cornucopias
Surprise your family this Thanksgiving Holiday Tour of Enterprise
Day with new and fresh ways to set your Step back in time and tour the quaint
tables. From elegance to simplicity, little town of Enterprise, Mississippi
this class will feed your imagination! just south of Meridian. The hidden
Enjoy refreshments while we learn. treasure of Enterprise, Saint Mary’s
Tuesday, Nov. 11 Episcopal Church is on this agenda,
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. as well as the Confederate Cemetery.
$35 Laurel Home Town Tour Tour historical homes and lunch at
Road trip! Grab a friend and caravan The Coffee Pot Cafe. Meet at MCC
with us to Laurel, Mississippi for a Workforce Development and we will
Memory Wreath Making shopping and viewing excursion with
Bring your own family Christmas caravan to Enterprise.
BJ Hatten. On the roster is Laurel Thursday, Dec. 5
ornaments and treasures, add garland Mercantile Company, The Scotsman
with hot glue and attach to a green Leave campus at 9:30 a.m.
General Store, Southern Antiques, Tours 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
wreath. This is the perfect way to The Pillow Tree, The Laurel Leaf and
display your keepsakes and heirlooms $35
the gem of Laurel, The Lauren Rogers
during the Holidays! Wreaths and Museum in the historic downtown
glue gun/glue provided. Old Fashioned Christmas
area. This museum features American
Tuesday, Nov. 19 Art, European Art, Native American Cookie Swap
5 - 7 p.m. Baskets, Japanese Ukiyo-e Prints, Bake a couple dozen of your favorite
$45 British Georgian Silver and traveling Holiday cookies, candies or a cake
exhibitions. and bring to this fun party! Be sure
Thursday, Oct. 24 to bring your recipe so copies can
Gorgeous Gifting be made to share with everyone
Get a new twist on wrapping your 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$40 there. Coffee and your desserts will
presents for Christmas, birthdays
be served. Christmas stories past
and special occasions! Use found
will be read and you can share your
objects to decorate your packages
favorite Christmas memories with
and see how easily you can create a
the class!
beautiful gift! Bring a box to wrap and
Tuesday, Dec. 3
we can design it to suit your fancy.
1 - 3 p.m.
Refreshments served.
$20
Tuesday, Dec. 10
10 a.m. - Noon
$25
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CAKE DECORATING | COOKING
GIRLS NIGHT Mom & Me
(Adult Ages 14 & Up) (Children ages
5 & up)
Thanksgiving
Have
Dinner
Cake Decorating Yourself A
Cupcakes
Learn how to decorate a cake, Thanksgiving is a time for traditional Merry Little
make buttercream icing, use
decorating tips, star borders, drop
food, but cupcakes can be part of Cupcake!
the celebration too! Learn easy tips Santa and his elves will be
flowers, rosettes, pompom flowers, to decorate adorable Thanksgiving hard at work at his toy shop, preparing
shaggy mum, ribbon rose and more. cupcakes and serve an amusing for the big day while we are creating
As you learn each new decorating skill, themed decorated dessert. Fall yummy Christmas cupcakes! This
you will gain a sense of pride in your colored icings in orange and brown class is a great time to spend with your
accomplishments. You can explore with popular fall symbols such as child, friend or relative.
all the fundamentals and experience pumpkins and turkeys make them a Thursday, Nov. 29
the excitement of decorating your first great choice for parties. All supplies 5:30-6:30 p.m.
cake. This course is for the beginner are provided. $40 (includes adult/child team)
and the student that would like to Thursday, Nov. 7
improve his/her decorating skills. 6-8 p.m.
Supply list provided. $40 (includes 2 adults)
This four week class will cover basics,
Ombre Rosette Cake, Unicorn Cake &
Farm Cake.
Tuesdays, Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1
6 - 8 p.m.
$65 Shea’s Cookie Party:
Cake Deco Advanced
Royal Icing Christmas Cookies
Join Shea Leake for a beginner’s class on how to decorate sugar cookies with
Use your skills to make themed cakes.
Learn neat tricks and fun designs royal icing. We’ll start with the basics of icing consistencies, outlining, flooding,
using fondant and fondant tools. wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and other tricks of the trade. Learn how these
Decorate a different cake each week. techniques can be used for every holiday and occasion! We will demonstrate
So fun! Supply list provided. each step of the way. You’ll receive a copy of icing and dough recipes. Supply
Tuesdays, Oct. 15, 22 list will be provided.
6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5,
$45
6 - 8 p.m.
$45
‘TIS THE
SEASON
TO BAKE
COOKIES!
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COOKING CLASSES WITH KALEE
SEPTEMBER
SUMMER RUSTIC ITALIAN DINNER
Pizza - eggplant, red onion, & provolone
About the instructor:
Kalee McBride
Chicken Milanese panini with fresh mozzarella and tomato preserves Chef Kalee McBride is MCC’s culinary
Frozen tiramisu instructor and coordinator for the
MCC Culinary Arts Program. McBride
Thursday, Sept. 19 was born and raised in Laurel. Her
6 - 8 p.m. love for cooking started at a very
$39 early age thanks to her grandmother
who always made sure she ate at
the best restaurants and learned
to mimic the recipes at home. She
received her associate degree from
Jones County Junior College in
Food Production Technology. She
was classically trained at the Culinary
NOVEMBER Arts Institute at Mississippi University
for Women under Dr. Jim Fitzgerald.
OCTOBER JUST DESSERTS She worked and studied intensively
A collection of my family’s under Chef Sarah Labensky, Chef
TAKE OUT AT HOME favorite desserts Buddy Wade, Chef David Myrick and
Chef Kirk Lovejoy. She has owned
Favorite ethnic takeout Apple pie Panna Cotta and operated a baking and catering
items made easily at home business for eight years in addition
Cinnamon pie tarts
Veggie Lo Mein to being a personal chef, alongside
Ultimate dark chocolate her sister who shares her love for all
Japanese pork dumplings brownies things food.
General Tso’s chicken Bourbon brown sugar ice cream
A tasting of all recipes provided
Thursday, Oct. 17 Thursday, Nov. 7 during each class along with a
6 - 8 p.m. 6 - 8 p.m. recipe booklet.
$39 $39
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DANCE | MUSIC
CLASS TIMES
Ages 6 - 7
Tuesdays | 4:30 p.m.
Ages 7 - 8
Ballet Thursdays | 4:30 p.m.
The classical ballet program
Ages 9 - 11
at MCC has grown over the
Tuesday | 5:30 p.m.
past years with our affiliation
with Caroline Carns, classical Ages 11 - 13
ballerina. Carns trained at the Thursday | 5:30 p.m.
Elmhurst School of the Arts
in Surrey, England, under the Ages 12 and up
direction of Madame Bridget Tuesdays | 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.
Espinosa. Thursdays | 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.
She has taught at several POINTE FOR
prestigious schools around the BEGINNERS TO TOE
country and recently attended 12 YEARS AND UP
the USA International Summer Thursdays | 6:30 p.m.
Ballet Training Program.
Carns is also certified in the POINTE FOR AGES
Progressive Ballet Technique. 13 YEARS AND UP
Thursdays | 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.
Fall Ballet Classes Suggested that students
Aug. 13 - Dec. 3 (14 weeks) taking pointe take twice
a week. Ten students per
class maximum.
Ages 6 and up | $175
Pointe | $225
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BETTER YOURSELF
Genealogy: Your Mississippi Native Genealogist
When you’re new to genealogy, learn where to begin to build a
the thought of getting into family family tree, information that can
research can seem overwhelming. and cannot be found online, what
There are many online databases tools are available for recording and
and websites related to roots organizing information and sources, Introduction to
research as well as many places how to combine this information, Creative Writing:
like departments of archives and and much more! Dawn Wright, Getting Started
court houses to visit. This session Instructor. This is a course to help
will walk beginners through the Tuesday and Thursday beginning writers find
exciting journey of genealogy 5:30 - 7 p.m. their writing voice
and enhance the skills of the October 15 and 17 and to inspire experienced writers.
experienced genealogist. We will $50 If you’re new to creative writing or
want to write stories but are unsure of
where to start, then this is the course
LEARN TO PLAY for you. Even if you are a regular
GUITAR
writer with some core background
knowledge, you may gain new insights
about yourself as a writer, and you’ll
definitely feel inspired by the writing
Learn the basics of playing guitar which include exercises.
reading music, chords, placement and
Tuesday and Thursday
more. Join our experienced 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
instructor to develop basic October 22 and 24
$40
skills and technique.
“As I enter my 11th year as a creative
FOUR-WEEK writing instructor through MCC
CLASSES Continuing Education program,
Thursdays I remain amazed at the caliber of
Oct. 3 - 24 $45 students who attend my classes.
Oct. 31 - Nov. 21 $45 These students are committed, and
have a dream, perhaps to write a
Children, novel or a series of short stories, a
Ages 8 - 12 memoir of their lifetime, stories about
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. grandma and the old days or a written
piece of historical significance. It is a
joy to teach and to be associated with
Ages 13
MCC. The class is offered in spring
to Adult
and fall.”
6:45 - 7:45 p.m.
– Ann McKee
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SWIMMING | FITNESS CENTER
Fitness Classes Swimming I-IV
Swimming classes for the non-
The Meridian Community College
swimmer who needs to learn the
Damon Fitness Center offers a wide
basic skills needed to swim and for
variety of activities to students
students who want conditioning
as well as to the community. The
Private Swim Lessons swimming, skilled instruction and
Damon Fitness Center has facilities
Available for any skill level refinement of stroke techniques.
available for student, faculty and
and any age in MCC’s indoor Swimsuit required. Class held at the
staff, and community use.
heated pool. Separate from Damon Fitness Center Natatorium.
group lessons, they are based Registration for the following courses
on instructor availability. Register Mary Coleman
is at the Damon Fitness Center.
by calling 601.482.7445. Lessons Monday and Wednesday
For additional information call
are scheduled directly with an 1 - 1:50 p.m.
601.484.8763 or check out the MCC
instructor and are one hour in $100
website at meridiancc.edu. Unless
length. Children must be potty- $70 - Ages 62+
otherwise noted, all Fall classes begin
trained to enroll. the week of August 19.
Lifeguard Training
Cost is $30 per hour with a Classes and times may change Offered in the spring only
minimum of two hours. without notice. This is the American Red Cross Life
Guarding Course with emphasis
Call 601.482.7445 to Water Aerobics
toward certifying lifeguards for
register. swimming areas. This course is
This program, designed for the
designed to teach life skills and
Registration for this class student who enjoys the water, is
knowledge needed to prevent and
is not available through suitable for the non-swimmer as
respond to aquatic emergencies.
the fitness center. well as the swimmer. Movements
Prerequisites: The student must be
are performed in the pool to work
at least 15 years of age and pass a
the major muscle groups and to
300 yard swim test using the front
Pool Parties work on flexibility. Meets two hours
crawl stroke and breaststroke. Also
The Damon Fitness Center currently each week. Swimsuit required. Class
they must be able to swim 20 yards,
offers pool rentals for birthday held at the Damon Fitness Center
retrieve a brick off the bottom of
parties. The pool rental fee is $175 Natatorium.
the pool and return 20 yards with
for 1.5 hours for 20 people. That fee the brick. Each class is two full
includes two American Red Cross Michele Smith
weekends in a row.
certified MCC lifeguards, table Monday and Wednesday
and chairs, and clean-up. Please 9 - 9:50 a.m.
Wade Heggie
contact the Damon Fitness Center at 10 - 10:50 a.m.
Feb. 28 - March 1
601.494.8763 for further information. Dinah Neal March 20 - 22
Tuesday and Thursday April 24 - 26
10 - 10:50 a.m. May 1 - 3
11 - 11:50 a.m.
Friday, 5 - 8 p.m.
Janie Gregg
Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday
Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
4:30 - 5:20 p.m.
$250
5:30 - 6:20 p.m.
$100
$70 - Ages 62+
Page 8FITNESS CENTER | YOGA
CARDIO | WEIGHT TRAINING
Water Safety Instructor Power Yoga
Techniques of aquatic instruction, We soak up life like a sponge.
including community water safety Holding tensions, fears and
and progression swimming are anxieties in our system. In yoga
covered in this class. Prerequisite: practice you reach down into all
The student must be at least 16 the nooks and crannies and hidden Fitness/Conditioning Training IV
years of age and possess proficient pockets of tissue, excavating all the - Cardio – Zumba®
swimming skills to include: front clogging unwanted stuff. Power Students will be instructed and will
crawl, back crawl, elementary yoga is a combination of Astanga practice principles of fitness and
backstroke and breaststroke. and vinyasa flow. Power yoga is conditioning through a variety of
American Red Cross certification a series of postures designed to exercises and activities. These may
is possible. This class teaches build strength as well as flexibility include step aerobics, walking/
the student to be a swimming while maintaining balance and jogging and upbeat music with
instructor. Swimsuit and fee focus. All poses are explained in exercise. Emphasis will be placed
required. detail and modifications as well as on the cardiovascular component of
challenges are offered throughout fitness.
May 26 - 28 the class. You can work on weight
loss, lean muscles, mental clarity Cynthia McClelland
and focus. However, the ultimate Monday and Wednesday
benefit of power yoga is an inner 2:30 - 3:20 p.m.
oasis of calm and composure with $100/$70 - Ages 62+
an inspiration to live authentically
in everyday life.
An Howard Hill
Monday and Wednesday
Yoga 7 - 7:50 a.m.
One of the most popular fitness and $100/$70 - Ages 62+
static stretching activities. A typical
yoga session will move the spine Pilates
and joints through their full range of This exercise program combines
motion which incorporates a three stretching with movement against
mountain workout (warm-up, work resistance. Pilate movements
Spin 1
phase, deep stretch and strength). also help increase core muscle
Spinning is a specific format of
Yoga postures lengthen, strengthen strength; balance, coordination,
indoor cycling. Spinning is a cardio
and balance musculature, leading and toning are emphasized for this
workout set to music. It is great
to increased flexibility, stamina and great workout.
for people who want a low impact
strength. This is a great course to motivating workout that they can
Cynthia McClelland
work on strength and flexibility. control at their own pace.
Monday and Wednesday
Jane Massey 3:30 - 4:20 p.m.
Monday and Wednesday $100/$70 - Ages 62+ Vicki Alexander
12:30 - 1:20 p.m. Monday and Wednesday
4:30 - 5:20 p.m.
Jill Johnson Get information about
Tuesday and Thursday Laura Lewis
these classes by calling the
1:30 - 2:20 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
Damon Fitness Center at
$100/$70 - Ages 62+ 3:30 - 4:20 p.m.
601.484.8763.
$100/$70 - Ages 62+
Page 9FITNESS CENTER
WEIGHT TRAINING
SCUBA DIVING
Strength and Toning
with Suspension
Designed to improve muscle tone
and strength, this is a class to build
lean muscle mass, not bulk up.
The benefits would be to improve
metabolism and tone and to
improve shape and overall health.
This class involves using your own
Power Hour body strength and suspension
Power Hour is a barbell class that bands.
will sculpt, tone and strengthen your
entire body, fast! Diann Sollie
Tuesday and Thursday
An Howard Hill 2:30 - 3:20 p.m.
Monday and Wednesday $100/$70 - Ages 62+
1:30 - 2:20 p.m.
$100/$70 - Ages 62+
Weight Training
Certification SCUBA Courses
Students will participate in
techniques that include lecture and
Open-Water Diver Course Advanced Open-Water
practice in weight training. Muscular
$425 Course $325
strength, endurance and flexibility
If you’ve always wanted to That’s what the PADI® Advanced
are improved through a variety of
take SCUBA diving lessons, Open Water Diver course is
conditioning activities.
experience unparalleled all about. You don’t have to be
adventure and see the world “advanced” to take it – it’s designed
Staff
beneath the waves, this is where to advance your diving, so you can
Tuesday and Thursday
it starts. Get your SCUBA diving start right after earning your PADI®
1 - 1:50 p.m.
certification with the PADI® Open Water Diver certification.
$100/$70 - Ages 62+
Open Water Diver course – the The course helps build confidence
world’s most popular and widely and expand your SCUBA skills
Boot Camp recognized SCUBA course. through different Adventure Dives.
Students will participate in Millions of people have learned You try out different specialties
techniques that include lecture and to SCUBA dive and gone on while gaining experience under
practice in weight training. Muscular to discover the wonders of the supervision of your PADI®
strength, endurance and flexibility the aquatic world through this Instructor. You log dives and
are improved through a variety of course. To enroll in a PADI® develop capabilities as you find
conditioning activities. Open Water Diver course new ways to have fun SCUBA
(or Junior Open Water Diver diving.
Tiffany Hickman course), you must be 10 years
Monday and Wednesday old or older. You need adequate Call 601.482.7445 to register.
5:30 - 6:20 p.m. swimming skills and need to be For more information about the
$100/$70 - Ages 62+ in good physical health. No prior courses, contact instructor:
experience with SCUBA diving is Dr. Bob Sample • 601.934.3483
required.
Page 10CEU TEACHER
WORKSHOPS
ONLINE CLASSROOM
1 .5
CEU
FOR TEACHERS CEUs
FOR TEACHERS
Engaging Generation Z Students
Generation Z students, born after 1995, are entering
high school or arriving on college campuses. What
makes them unique? What are the best ways to Online Apps & Technology for Teachers
motivate them? A large number of K-12 teachers are turning to free
online and mobile applications to communicate and
This course will focus on: collaborate with parents. Face it, we have very busy
• Differences between the generations in the lives! Parents want to know what’s going on in class
workplace and in the classroom. and how their students are performing. Teachers can
• Characteristics of Generation Z students. give feedback to parents in an easily accessible way.
Collaborative apps can take some of the burden off the
• Learning strategies to use to motivate
educator who would otherwise have to create one-way
Generation Z students.
communication channels like e-mail or paper-based
newsletters as well. Please join us to learn about exciting
Marie Roberts, Ph.D ways to engage your parents and students! We will also
MCC Director of eLearning, Instructor learn about interactive technological tools to be used in
your classroom to add to your pedagogy.
Earn 1 CEU
Dawn Wright,
$70 (CEU Certificate included)
MCC Psychology Instructor
Monday and Tuesday
This online class is provided October 21 and 22
5:30 - 8 p.m.
through MCC Canvas, making it
easy to work at your own pace Earn .5 CEUs
at your convenience from home. $49 (CEU Certificate included)
This is NOT an online class.
MCC Community and Business Development 1524 Hwy 19 North | Meridian, MS 39307
Meridian Community College 601.482.7445 | meridiancc.edu
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PARENTING SEMINARS
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presented by The 4 “Horsemen” of relationships
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Page 15FORWARD
THINKING
At Meridian Community College, we help you move
forward to reach your life’s goals whether it is
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your career. Because those who move forward never
get left behind.
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER
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52 CAREER & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
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Health Education, Nursing, Industrial Technology and
Emergency Services
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Learn how to decorate a cake or create your own artistic
masterpieces in specially designed classes
WORKFORCE TRAINING
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classes and programs offered
MCC ATHLETICS
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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 Instructor, Smith Hall, 910 Highway 19 North, Meridian, MS 39307. 601.553.3453, Fax: 601.484.8635, email: dmosley@meridiancc.edu.
Page 16FITNESS CENTER AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Get into shape at the Damon Fitness Center with its
natatorium, weight room and fitness area, dance studio
as well as from on-campus intramural activities
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TRAINING
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Page 18ADULT EDUCATION | LITERACY | CAREER
There are multiple paths to take to the Mississippi High School Equivalency Diploma
High School
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Some restrictions apply. Examinees must meet certain eligibility requirements.
Additional services not included in price.
EVERY GRADUATE English Second Upgrade your Career/Testing Center
THAT RECEIVES Language The center provides access to an
job skills with a
A HSE AT MCC English as a Second online and in-house job board,
RECEIVES ONE FREE Language (ESL) at MCC CAREER READINESS and high stakes professional
CLASS. is taught to prepare CERTIFICATE certifications.
Adult Education/ immigrants to participate
fully in our English speaking What is a National On-line Job Board
Smart Start
Individuals may enroll
community and prepare Career Readiness Looking for a job?
them for citizenship. MCC Employers need to post a job?
in free AE/SS classes provides ESL instruction
Certificate (NCRC)?
located in the Ralph E.
www.meridiancc.edu
at no charge (free) for The NCRC is a credential Click on the Career/Testing
Young Jr. Center for area residents. For more based upon the WorkKeys Center link. For information
Adult Basic Education. information call assessments that substantiate about opportunities
Classes are offered in 601.484.8796. to employers that an individual available through the MCC
the morning, afternoon
possesses the basic workplace
and evenings. All Career/Testing Center, Call
Literacy Class skills required for 21st century
candidates are required 601.481.1370.
Do you know someone jobs. Getting a NCRC will
to take a diagnostic test
who wants/needs to allow an individual to show
to determine their basic The Career/Testing Center,
learn to read? Adults prospective employers that he
skills knowledge. Smart located in Webb Hall, assists
can come to MCC to join or she possesses the basic skills
Start helps students students and community
our literacy program. they are seeking.
to develop job skills with testing services and
We offer small group
needed for their careers, There are three targeted skills: certifications along with on-
learning environments
learn and practice 1.Workplace Documents line job search resources.
with students on the same
good work habits, and 2. Applied Mathematics
educational skill level.
effective communication 3. Graphic Literacy
Upon availability we place
necessary for successful
students with a volunteer
employment. For For more information about
tutor and they work one-
more information and certifications, 601.484.8724, or
on-one to improve their
registration dates call visit us at Webb Hall Career/
reading skills. Cost: Free.
601.484.8796. Testing Center.
Page 19CERTIFICATIONS | ENTREPRENEURSHIP
What is a Certification?
Certifications are documents issued after successful completion of an
examination to validate knowledge and skills in a particular occupational
area. These certifications are valuable economic credentials that can be
necessary for a job or advancement within a company.
Testing services available, but not
limited to: NCCO – Crane Operators
Pearson Vue
CompTIA | Microsoft | Cisco ICC - International Code
American College - ACSM Council
CompTia Academy Partner CLEP
Vouchers available at discounted Pre-registration required:
price. https://clepportal.collegeboard.
Call for details. org/myaccount ENTREPRENEURSHIP
HVAC EPA 608 DSST CLASS
MAT - Millers Analogy Test This 12-week course will
Pre-Employment Screening Register for a testing appointment provide potential and
ACT WorkKeys® call 601.484.8724 or 601.481.1370.
existing entrepreneurs
Career Readiness Certificate
Teacher Assistant Testing the fundamentals of
APICS - Supply chain and starting and operating a
National Registry EMT operations management
business. The class will
TEAS NBRC focus on such topics as
finance, case studies and
NRCME (National Registry ASE simple business plans.
Certified Medical Examiner)
DOT Exam Praxis - www.ets.org/praxis Includes three weeks
of Quickbooks
IC3 AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT)
Computer Fundamentals | Key
Applications | Living Online Mondays,
NATE Sept. 9 - Dec. 9
FAA Pharmacy Tech 6 – 9 p.m. • $125
AANPCP (American Academy Crane Institute MCC-Riley Workforce
of Nurse Practitioners) Development Center.
Cosmetology
GRE - www.ets.org/mygre Class size is limited.
MS Insurance
Test proctoring for colleges outside
National Board Certification of the MSVCC: $25 (cash only)
of School Nurses
Page 20WIOA | WIN JOB CENTER | COMPUTER CLASSES
FREE
Workforce Innovation COMPUTER TRAINING
and Opportunity Act CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS
(WIOA) Funding Liaison at the WIN Job Center
The Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (WIOA) assists Join us and experience some educational computer training
students with funding for training. classes that will teach you how to become proficient in some
The purpose of this funding is to basic computer training skills. Each class is based on hours and is
increase the employment retention limited to 12 participants. Certificate of attendance will be given at
and earnings of participants. If you
the end of each class.
are an unemployed or dislocated
adult who has been unable to obtain Introduction to Introduction to MS Office
jobs through core services or if you
Keyboarding Suite 2010:
are employed but need additional
This course covers basic keyboarding Microsoft Word
services to reach self-sufficiency, skills. Emphasis is on the correct This class explains the basic
you may be eligible for training techniques and developing speed functions of the word processing
under the Workforce Innovation and and accuracy. program. Users will learn how to
Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014. create, open, edit and save Word
documents using Office 2010.
Contact the ITA Specialist located
at the WIN Job Center, Monday-Friday,
Getting Started/The Basics
Computer Concepts: Designed Microsoft Excel
601.553.9511, or Shannon Coleman at This class will cover the functions
to introduce the student to the
601.553.9531. of Excel and basic terms, starting
components and basic functions of
a computer. a workbook, entering text and
Windows: This class will provide numbers, basic calculations
and some basic formatting of a
WIN Job Center the knowledge of the basic
workbook using Office 2010.
The WIN Job Center, located at 2000 operation of a computer and
Highway 19 North in Meridian, offers the Windows system, including
settings, files and folders. Microsoft PowerPoint
computer classes, ABE/HSE classes as Create, format and deliver
Internet Applications and
well as services for dislocated workers presentations using the latest
Emailing: This class will explore
and those looking for employment. different ways of finding version of Microsoft PowerPoint.
Computer courses are available for information on the World Wide Learn to add graphics, animation
those who are seeking employment Web and explain how to set up a and charts to your presentations
through the WIN Job Center. They free Internet-based email account, using hands-on exercises.
include Microsoft Word, Excel and as well as how to use the features
PowerPoint. The classes are limited to of email.
12 participants and run on a monthly Classes are held monthly
schedule. January - July 2019
Resume Writing and Class time varies month to month
Contact Shannon Coleman,
Interviewing Skills at WIN Job Center
601.553.9531, for more information.
This class will cover interviewing 2000 Highway 19 North
tips, dress for success, creating a Meridian, MS
Don’t see the training that you resume and cover letter.
For more information stop by the
need? Let us know, and we
can work with your company to
develop the best training for you! Meridian WIN Job Center
Shannon Coleman at 601.553.9531.
Call 601.482.7445 Email: scolem11@meridiancc.edu
for more information.
Page 21COMPUTER CLASSES
AND CERTIFICATIONS
Manage your finances
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GET UP TO SPEED ON accounts, add customers and
Microsoft® Word®, vendors, create invoices, record
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Excel® in just one
MCC-Riley WDC
course Room 149
Thursdays C-TECH NETWORK
FOR THE BEGINNER Oct. 10 - Dec. 5 CABLING: Copper &
Learn the basic operations 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
for using Word, Powerpoint Fiber Optics Based
$90
and Excel. Get to know the Systems
programs and become
efficent in creating word FIBER OPTIC CABLING
processing documents, This 30-hour training provides
spreadsheets and multimedia students with a theoretical and
slide presentations. hands-on knowledge of fiber
optics. Attendees learn the basics
MCC-Riley WDC Foundations of of cable termination, testing
Room 131 Computer and and troubleshooting while using
Tuesdays and Thursdays Digital Literacy the sophisticated fiber optics
Oct. 10 - Nov. 5 analysis equipment. Students
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Participants will identify different will terminate fiber optic cables
$50 types of electronic communication/ and ST and SC connectors, two
collaboration and how they work, of the industry standards, and
FOR THE ADVANCED be able to use word-processing perform a mechanical splice as
Learn a variety of advanced tools to automate processes such well as explore the theory of fiber
functions and keyboard as document review, security and optics and calculate a system
shortcuts to enhance your collaboration, and be able to loss budget. Certifications will be
skills. Create templates, mail sort data, manipulate data using awarded by C-Tech with successful
merge, workbooks, and data formulas and functions to create completion of the certification
records, labels, charts and simple charts. Participants will work exams. BICSI, the credentialing
more. This class is for those towards an IC3 certification. body for the telecommunications
who are already familiar with industry, provides Continuing
the basic functions in Word, MCC-Riley WDC Education Credits on each C-Tech
Powerpoint and Excel. Room 128 certification and verifies that
Mondays content is current on an ongoing
MCC-Riley WDC Oct. 21 - Feb. 24 basis.
Room 131 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays $350 Thursdays
Nov. 7 - Dec. 10 *Includes book and one set of July 11 - Sept. 5
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. vouchers 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
$50 $200
Page 22CompTIA Certifications
INTRODUCTION TO • System Maintenance
NETWORK CABLING- This class teaches the objectives
COPPER-BASED SYSTEMS to obtain the CompTIA A+. It has
This 40-hour training will provide certified the skills required of computer
students with the knowledge and technicians for more than 20 years.
skills needed to become certified In addition to current hardware and
entry-level technicians in the operating systems, the performance-
network cabling industry. The based certification covers • Network Maintenance
course focuses on proper tool use maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, This class teaches the
and construction techniques, the laptops, operating systems, printers objectives to obtain the CompTIA
characteristics of various industry and soft skills. Two exams needed to Network+. It validates technical
standards and troubleshooting certify. CompTIA A+ is compliant with ability of network implementation
and repair. Students construct, ISO 17024 standards and is approved and support, media and topologies
test, and troubleshoot copper- by the U.S. Department of Defense and protocols and standards. The
based cabling systems that are to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M performance-based certification
the basis of today’s networking requirements. Prerequisites: Preferred also verifies knowledge and
cable television and satellite IC3 or verified work experience in IT. skills related to network security.
communications systems. The MCC-Riley WDC Room 126 CompTIA Network+ meets the ISO
industry standards include both Mondays and Wednesdays 17024 standard and is approved by
commercial and residential Aug. 19 - Dec. 4 U.S. Department of Defense to fulfill
structures. Troubleshooting 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. • $450 Directive 8570.01-M requirements.
includes a whole chapter on *Includes book, vouchers. It is compliant with government
testing copper-based systems. regulations under the Federal
There’s a chapter on networks • Network Security Information Security Management
too—wired and wireless. All the This class teaches the Act (FISMA). Prerequisites: Preferred
latest information is included, objectives to obtain the CompTIA a current version of the A+.
on Cat-6 and quadshield coax, Security+. It provides a global MCC-Riley WDC Room 126
VoIP, smart homes, and more. benchmark for best practices in IT Mondays and Wednesdays
Certifications will be awarded security across all vendor products. Jan. 22 - May 6, 2020
by C-Tech with successful The performance-based certification 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. • $350
completion of the certification validates knowledge of network *Includes book, vouchers.
exams. BICSI, the credentialing security, compliance and operational
body for the telecommunications security, threats and vulnerabilities,
industry, provides Continuing application, data and host security
Education Credits on each C-Tech and identity management. CompTIA
certification and verifies that Security+ meets the ISO 17024 Don’t see
standard and is approved by U.S.
content is current on an ongoing
basis. Department of Defense to fulfill the class
Thursdays
Directive 8570.01-M requirements.
It is also compliant with government
you need?
Sept. 19 - Nov. 21 regulations under Federal Information It may be
5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Security Management Act (FISMA).
$150 Prerequisites: Preferred a current available.
version of the Network+.
MCC-Riley WDC Room 126
Call us for more
Mondays and Wednesdays information.
May 18 - July 22, 2020
5:30 - 9:30 p.m. • $425 601.482.7445
*Includes book, vouchers.
Page 23INDUSTRIAL
OSHA 30-hour
Course for both General Industry and
Construction are available. These
courses are designed for general
industry workers, construction
workers, foremen, job supervisors
OSHA Construction 10-hour and anyone involved in the general
The OSHA Outreach Training or construction industries. Topics
Program for the Construction include general safety and health,
Industry provides training for electrical, fall protection, PPE, etc.
workers and employers on the Upon successful completion of the
recognition, avoidance, abatement course, participants will receive
and prevention of safety and OSHA issued cards. Classes Powered Industrial Truck
health hazards in workplaces in scheduled upon request. Instructor: training programs
the construction industry. Upon Stanley Bishop, OSHA Outreach Developed in conjunction with the
successful completion of the course, Trainer. Occupational
participants will receive OSHA issued MCC-Riley WDC, Room 153 Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Code
Construction of Federal Regulations 1910.178 which
cards. Instructor: Stanley Bishop,
Fridays applies to Powered Industrial Trucks.
OSHA Outreach Trainer.
Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25 The goals are to help reduce potential
MCC-Riley WDC, Room 153
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for lift truck accidents, reduce the
Monday - Wednesday
Nov. 18, 19 and 20 potential for damage to the equipment
General Industry and product and to help companies
5 - 8:30 p.m. Fridays
$100 be in compliance with federal and
Aug. 23, 30, Sept. 6 and 13 state regulations. Training includes
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. instruction on basic safety, forklift
OSHA General Industry operation, loading and unloading
10-hour APICS CPIM Certification trailers, fueling forklifts and special
This course is designed for general review courses units. Students will demonstrate
industry workers, construction Take advantage of hands-on APICS skills learned by driving the forklift
workers, foremen, job supervisors certification review and learn and completing a written test before
and anyone involved in the general valuable techniques to become a receiving certification.
or construction industries. Topics leader in your field. An APICS CPIM Sessions held on Fridays,
include general safety and health, instructor will lead you through 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
electrical, fall protection, PPE, etc. interactive discussions, case studies, MCC-Riley WDC, Room 128
Upon successful completion of the and strategic problem solving July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 18,
course, participants will receive exercises to help you review for your Nov. 8 and Dec. 6
OSHA issued cards. Instructor: next certification exam. Each module $70
Stanley Bishop, OSHA Outreach will be covered in approximately 10
Trainer. three-hour sessions. Participants Customer
MCC-Riley WDC, Room 153 will earn three CEUs per completed Service Classes
Monday - Wednesday module. Certification exams may be This course
Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and 2 taken at MCC’s Career Development prepares individuals
5 - 8:30 p.m. Center. Call Lynne Carey for more with the skills needed
$100 information. 601.481.1300. when providing
customer service.
Attendees must be at
least 18 years of age, have a Bronze or
higher CRC and HSE or HS diploma.
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