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Education Pipeline

Winston County’s best asset is its people, and we are committed to developing a modern, evolving workforce that’s ready to meet the demands of today’s industries. We continually invest in training and betterment programs and educational opportunities to create a well-trained, motivated workforce that is trained for today and prepared for tomorrow.

Community College Workforce Development Programs

East Central Community College

East Central Community College (ECCC) provides general and customized workforce training to meet the specialized needs of industry as well as the more general needs of residents:

  • Pre-employment training to help learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed before employment with a company. Businesses often select employees from these classes.
  • Post-employment training to help employees acquire technical skills using specialized equipment in settings that often cannot be simulated outside the industrial facility. Company personnel are often engaged as instructors, and training continues until the new employee can work independently.
  • Upgrade training to prepare an individual for advancement in responsibilities or job classification. This type of training is unique to the industries served and covers a wide range of topics.
  • Retraining to enable employees to gain new skills needed in response to changes in production processes or technologies.
  • Development of Training Materials for use by businesses and industries. In collaboration with the Research and Curriculum Unit at Mississippi State University, the ECCC workforce development coordinator oversees the development of training manuals, videos, and CDs customized to the individual industry.

Training is also available to help supervisors improve skills in communication, problem solving, fact-based decision making, motivation, team building, managing change, and related topics. Training courses are delivered not only on the ECCC campus in Decatur, Mississippi, but also at the Louisville Career Advancement Center at the heart of Winston County, as well as several other sites.

Programs

Engineering Technology
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Manufacturing Engineering Technology 12
Architectural Engineering Technology00
Drafting and Design Technology03
Surveying Technology00
Precision Production
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Machine Tool Technology53
Welding Technology12-2
Construction Trades
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Carpentry90
Electrician19
Mechanic and Repair Technologies
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
HVAC Technology23
Automotive Mechanics Technology33
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology110

Louisville Career Advancement Center – Louisville, MS

The Louisville Career Advancement Center (LCAC) is operated by East Central Community College and offers short-term skills-based courses, pre-employment training, post-employment training, ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) testing and adult education classes. This recently renovated facility provides technical training on state-of-the art equipment from local industry experts, while preparing students to properly advance through the workforce pipeline.

Specialized training for specific industries can be provided through the center or at the workplace.

Programs

Engineering Technology
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Basic Welding25
Advanced Welding33
Manufacturing Safety84
Heavy Machine Operator Safety53
Industrial Maintenance0
Computer Numerical Controls0

WIN Job Centers

Mississippi’s Workforce Investment Network

Mississippi’s Workforce Investment Network (WIN) offers a one-stop approach to employment and training services, serving employers and job seekers alike. It brings together available federal, state, and local workforce programs and services and makes them readily accessible via WIN Job Centers and Internet sites.

Each center provides easy access to services in the areas of employment, education, training, human services, and economic development.

A WIN Job Center in Louisville is managed by the Three Rivers Planning and Development District in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Call the district office at 662-489-2415 or the Louisville center at 662-773-5051 for more information.

Services for Employers:

  • access to a database of qualified workers
  • assistance in writing job descriptions
  • Internet access for posting job listings and reviewing resumes
  • recruitment and screening of job candidates
  • proficiency testing of employees
  • information about on-the-job training programs
  • training of new employees
  • up-to-date information on the labor market and wages
  • information about Work Opportunity Tax Credits
  • notices of upcoming job fairs
  • guidance and forms for filing a NAFTA or Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) petition
  • information about Rapid Response services in case of layoffs
  • information on NAFTA and TAA benefits for employees

Services for Job Seekers:

  • career and aptitude assessment
  • assistance with job searches and placement
  • Internet access for use in posting resumes and conducting job searches
  • access to office equipment such as computers, a copier, and a fax machine
  • use of resume preparation software
  • tips on successful interviewing
  • labor market information
  • career assistance for veterans and ex-offenders
  • information on the Workforce Investment Act core, intensive, and training services
  • information on unemployment insurance benefits
  • information on NAFTA and TAA benefits for employees
  • referrals to sources of workforce training
  • guidance on obtaining assistance with math and reading skills
  • information and referrals for child care, transportation, and other support services
  • referrals to rehabilitation services when needed

Programs

Career and Technical Centers

Louisville Career Advancement Center

The Louisville Career Advancement Center (LCAC) is operated by East Central Community College and offers short-term skills-based courses, pre-employment training, post-employment training, ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) testing and adult education classes. This recently renovated facility provides technical training on state-of-the art equipment from local industry experts, while preparing students to properly advance through the workforce pipeline.

The LCAC partners with the Workforce Investment Network (WIN) Job Center to deliver local pre-employment training to assist individuals in acquiring technical knowledge and skill sets needed to excel for employment opportunities. Pre-employment training grants access to skills testing, aptitude assessments, workforce training services, employment searches, career building assistance, remediation resources, resume preparation and interviewing guidance.

Post-employment training allows individuals to acquire unique technical skills used in operating new or specialized equipment or techniques. Advanced training and potential retraining opportunities enable employees to gain valuable new skills needed in response to changes in technology or production processes.

Workforce Development Testing

  • ACT National Career Readiness Certificate Testing
  • TABE Testing
  • Pre-employment Testing

Adult Education Classes

  • General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Classes
  • HiSET Classes

The LCAC currently offers technical classes in the following disciplines:

Programs

Short-term Skills Based Courses & Training
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Basic Welding25
Advanced Welding33
Manufacturing Safety84
Heavy Machine Operator Training53
Industrial Maintenance0
Computer Numerical Controls0

Winston-Louisville Career & Technology Center

The Winston-Louisville Career & Technology Center (CTC) is operated by the Louisville Municipal School District and provides educational opportunities to students interested in pursuing technical career paths aligned with business and industry. Our industry-savvy instructors and teachers deliver a quality, “hands-on” learning experience that prepares students to successfully enter the workforce and excel at a high level. The CTC currently offers the technical classes in the following disciplines:

Programs

Engineering Technology
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Welding11
Forestry10
Agricultural Power & Mechanics8
Construction8
Health Sciences
Simulation & Design4
Career Pathway Experience
Teacher Academy
Culinary Arts

Universities and Colleges

East Mississippi Community College

East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) provides traditional two-year educational opportunities on the main campus in Scooba, MS, and offers various career technical programs across their Golden Triangle and Communiversity workforce development locations. EMCC offers technical classes in the following disciplines:

Programs

Natural Resources and Conservation
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Forestry Technology9
General Forestry3
Wildlife, Fish, and Wildlands Science and Management2
Engineering Technology
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Manufacturing Engineering Technology111
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies7
Drafting and Design Technology5
Precision Production
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Machine Tool Technology12
Welding Technology3818
Construction Trades
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation23
Electrician2719
Mechanic and Repair Technologies
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Diesel Mechanics Technology8
Automotive Mechanics Technology193
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1911
Natural Resources and Conservation
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Forestry Technology9
General Forestry3
Wildlife, Fish, and Wildlands Science and Management3
Physical Sciences
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology0
Chemistry2
Geology/Earth Science0
Physics0

Holmes Community College

Holmes Community College offers Associate Degrees & Certificate Programs in the following fields:

Programs

Natural Resources and Conservation
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Forestry Technology2
General Forestry4
Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Service0
Wildlife, Fish, and Wildlands Science and Management0
Engineering Technology
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Architectural Engineering Technology133
Construction Engineering Technology56
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology00
Drafting and Design Technology75
Industrial Technology247
Precision Production
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Machine Tool Technology00
Welding Technology0552
Mechanic and Repair Technologies
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Automotive Mechanics Technology61
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1111
HVAC Maintenance Technology300
Natural Resources and Conservation
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Forestry Technology300
General Forestry300
Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services0
Wildlife, Fish, and Wildlands Science and Management-2
Physical Sciences
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Chemistry6
Forensic Chemistry5

Itawamba Community College

Itawamba Community College offers Associate Degrees & Certificate Programs in the following fields:

Programs

Natural Resources and Conservation
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Forestry Technology11
Engineering Technology
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Computer Engineering4
General Engineering22
Precision Production
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Machine Tool Technology88
Tool and Die Technology00
Welding Technology18
Mechanic and Repair Technologies
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Automotive Mechanics Technology298
Diesel Mechanics Technology113
HVAC/Refrigeration Technology88
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology2426
Physical Sciences
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Chemistry3
Geology/Earth Science0
Physics0

Jackson State University

Jackson State University offers Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate Degrees in the following fields:

Programs

Natural Resources and Conservation
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Environmental Science15
Engineering
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering3
Civil Engineering33
Computer Engineering32
Electrical and Electronics Engineering12
General Engineering133
Engineering Technology
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Environmental Engineering Technology9
Industrial Technology239
Physical Sciences
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology3
Chemistry1481
Geology/Earth Sciences2
Physics2

Meridian Community College

Meridian Community College offers Associate Degrees & Certificate Programs in the following fields:

Programs

Engineering Technology
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology5
Drafting and Design Technology44
Telecommunications Technology6
Precision Production
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Machine Tool Technology672
Welding Technology264
Mechanic and Repair Technologies
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Automotive Mechanics Technology8
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology07
Construction Trades
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Carpentry/Carpenter12
Electrician16

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University is home to the nationally recognized James Worth Bagley College of Engineering, which ranks in the top 10% in the nation and fourth in the Southeast in engineering expenditures. This college enrolls approximately 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students across 10 majors and fields. These majors and fields are as follows:

Programs

Engineering
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Aerospace/Aeronautical/Space Engineering4929
Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering7170
Chemical Engineering990
Civil Engineering8919
Computer Engineering22
Electrical Engineering7077
General Engineering622
Industrial Engineering39177
Mechanical Engineering17922
Petroleum Engineering17
Engineering Technology
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Industrial Production Technologies20
Industrial Technology56
Natural Resources and Conservation
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Forest Sciences and Biology4012
Natural Resources and Biology8019
Wildlife, Fish, and Wildlands Science and Management4417
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology7
Physical Sciences
Program Name1 Year Certificate1-2 Year Certificate2-4 Year DegreeAssociateBachelorMasterDoctorate
Chemistry1676
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences5
Physics360