Workforce Education Staff
Basic Skills Training
Personal Development
Continuing Education
Small Business
Development Center
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Local businesses,
industries, agencies and other organizations benefit from their
partnership with the Workforce Education Center at Copiah-Lincoln
Community College. They are provided with educational and training
programs that are designed to enhance an employee’s performance and
thus potentially motivating employees, decreasing turnover and cost,
and increasing productivity objectives. The Center is committed to
developing a trained workforce for all employers located in the
College service area, thus enhancing the economic growth of the
region.
How can workforce
training benefit your workforce? Call 601.643.8707.
Training is available in areas including manufacturing,
services, wholesale, retail, schools, healthcare, and other private
or public sectors.
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· Pre/post
employment training |
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· Employee
selection |
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· Upgrade/retraining |
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· Supervisory/leadership/teamwork |
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· OSHA
general industry training |
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· Lift
truck driver certification |
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· CPR/First
Aid |
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· Safety |
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· Customized
industrial training |
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· Conflict
management |
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· Time
management |
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· Communication
skills |
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· Basic
Skills/GED classes |
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· Interpersonal
skills |
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· Customized
computer training |
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· Work
ethics |
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· Effective
presentation media
· Certified
nursing assistant
· ISO/QS
9000
· Lean
Manufacturing |
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· Pre/post
employment training |
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· Employee
selection |
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· Upgrade/retraining |
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· Supervisory/leadership/teamwork |
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· OSHA
general industry training |
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· Lift
truck driver certification |
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· CPR/First
Aid |
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· Safety |
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· Customized
industrial training |
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· Conflict
management |
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· Time
management |
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· Communication
skills |
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· Basic
Skills/GED classes |
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· Interpersonal
skills |
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· Customized
computer training |
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· Work
ethics |
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· Effective
presentation media
· Certified
nursing assistant
· ISO/QS
9000
· Lean
Manufacturing |
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Pre/post
employment training |
Employee
Selection |
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Upgrade/retraining |
Supervisory/leadership/teamwork |
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OSHA general
industry training |
Lift truck
driver certification |
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CPR/First Aid |
Safety |
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Customized
industrial training |
Conflict
management |
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Time management |
Communication skills |
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Basic Skills/GED
classes |
Interpersonal skills |
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Customized
computer training |
Work ethics |
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Effective
presentation media |
Certified
nursing assistant |
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IS/QS 9000 |
Lean
Manufacturing |
Copiah-Lincoln Workforce Education serves employers in Adams,
Copiah, Franklin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lincoln, and Simpson counties
and is versatile when it comes to training locations. Classes are
available at the company/plant site; Co-Lin campus facilities in
Wesson, Natchez, or Simpson County; and mobile labs.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
2008
ONLINE CEU CLASSES
Please contact
Celeste Williamson
601.643.5101 for more information.
Licensure Information:
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/ed_licensure/index.html
Participants successfully completing non-academic classes,
courses, or programs in Continuing Education or other approved campus programs
can be awarded Continuing Education Units (CEUs). CEUs are given to recognize
and record an individual’s participation in a non-credit educational program or
course that meets appropriate criteria. Many times, these programs or courses
take the forms of on-site or on-line workshops, seminars, conferences, or
in-service training. One CEU is equal to 10 contact hours of participation in an
approved program under responsible leadership, capable direction, and qualified
instruction.
For Copiah-Lincoln
Community College to award CEU credit(s), approval for the course or program
must be obtained from the Director of Workforce Education. The Division of
Workforce Education will then issue registration forms that must be completed by
each participant. Once approved, course administrators must submit a copy of all
registration forms, a course syllabus, instructor(s)’ resumes, date(s) of the
course to the Director of Workforce Education.
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Basic
Skills Training
The
Basic Skills program provides employees in
businesses and industries on-site training to
acquire new knowledge and skills and upgrade
existing skills or obtain a GED.
Job-related forms and information can be
incorporated into the curriculum of these
programs, thus enhancing the skill development
of the employee. Training topics have included
oral and written communication skills, sign
language, basic computer operations, word
processing and other software applications, and
other areas of Basic Skills instruction.
Click here to contact
Carol Robinson for more information.
Or
call 601.643.5101.
Basic Skills Services Available
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Math, Reading, and Writing Skill Assessment
Math
and Reading Refresher Classes
Grammar and Writing Refresher Classes
Pre-GED
and GED Preparation Classes
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Measurements/Measuring Devices Classes
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Job
Readiness Curriculum
Basic Skills Classes for the Physically
Challenged
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Personal Development
Training
The purpose of the Personal Development program is to provide information to individuals of all ages to assist them in making informed educational and career decisions. Computer and paper/pencil surveys are available to assess aptitudes,
interests, values, and skills. Some of the assessments include the Test of Adult Basic Education
(TABE), Choices, and the Strong Interest Inventory. Individuals can also receive information regarding occupations and careers in various areas of interest as well as colleges and universities. The Personal Development Specialist also works closely with the Mississippi Employment Security Commission
(MESC) to assist with job placement, skill development, and follow-up. The Personal Development Specialist
is available to conduct free workshops and seminars at many locations throughout the district. Finally, the Personal Development Specialist
coordinates the Continuing Education program through the offering of Special Interest Classes throughout the district.
Click here to contact
Randy Castilaw for more information
Or call 601.643.5101.
Development Services Available
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Interest
Assessments
Job
Skill/Dexterity Assessments
Aptitude/Skills
Assessments
Employability
Skills Workshops
Satellite
Seminars |
Career
Counseling
Resume
Writing Workshops
Interview
Skills Workshops
Time
Management Workshops
Stress
Management Workshops |
Personal Enrichment Classes
Co-Lin Strives to provide learning opportunities and educational programs for the
individuals in our service area
regardless of educational background Co-Lin offers cultural, recreational, and training opportunities for individuals not interested in college admission or credit. These classes are short-term, last no longer than 5 weeks, and are offered during evening hours to maximize access for adult learners.
*** click here for our
fall class schedule***
Click here to contact
Randy Castilaw for more information or call 601.643.5101.
Small Business
Development Center
The Copiah-Lincoln Community College Small Business Development Center is a member of the
Mississippi Small Business Development Center Assistance Network Program consisting of 21
centers located throughout Mississippi. The Objective of the Co-Lin SBDC Program is to
provide up-to-date counseling, training and research assistance in all aspects of small
business management. Whether you are an established business owner or a beginning
entrepreneur, the Co-Lin SBDC can help you gain an advantage in building your business.
The Co-Lin SBDC can help you increase
your knowledge and sharpen your skills. The SBDC also makes a special effort to
reach members of minority groups, veterans, women, the handicapped, and other
current or potential small business owners. Business start-up assistance
includes:
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Business Plan Development
Identify and access Sources of Capital
Entrepreneurial Education
Analyze Financial Records
Market Strategies
Sales Techniques |
Selling to the Government
International Trade
Record Keeping
Promotion and Advertising
Patent Process |
Workshops and seminars are conducted to keep small business people up with current
events and changing trends in today’s business world. Topics may include but are not
limited to:
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Starting a Business
Financing
Marketing
Bookkeeping
Advertising and Promotion
Credit and Collections
Customer Service |
International Trade
Taxes
Inventory Management
Women in Business
Home-based Business
Doing Business with the Government
Many Other Business-Related Topics |
The SBDC program is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The
support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not
constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of any of the co-sponsors or participants
opinions, products or services. This program is extended to the public on a
non-discriminatory basis. Special arrangements for the handicapped will be made if
requested in advance.
601.446.1254
Natchez Campus, 11 Co-Lin Circle
Natchez, MS 39120
Click here to contact Jeff Waller
for more information.
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