In an effort to serve the community and businesses of Lauderdale County, MCC offers educational services designed to meet the needs of individuals and businesses alike. This section outlines policies of the Workforce Development Division and the programs offered through the division.
9.1 Meridian Workforce Council
The Workforce Education Act of 1994 created a workforce development council at each community college. The Meridian Workforce Council is composed of 15 community representatives. A majority of the members must by law be business and industry leaders and one must be involved in basic literacy training. The purpose of the Council is to identify workforce development needs in the community, recommend goals and objectives to meet those needs, and otherwise advise MCC regarding improvements or changes important to building a globally competitive workforce.
The Meridian Workforce Council is closely associated with MCC’s workforce development department and also serves as the advisory council for MCC’s workforce education programs.
Appointees serve one-year terms and are appointed by the MCC Board of Trustees. One member of the council is selected to represent the MCC District on the State Workforce Development Council. The state council makes recommendations regarding workforce development to the Governor, Legislature and other state and federal bodies.
9.2 Programs Offered
9.2.1 Workforce Development Programs
Workforce Development Programs include customized training, computer classes, certification classes, advanced skills training, certifications, management training, and many other services to business and industry.
The East Mississippi Public Safety Institute is accredited as a police academy by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and the Board of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training. The Institute provides basic law enforcement training for entry-level officers, elected law enforcement officials, refresher training for previously certified officers, and advanced academic training for current officers.
Webb Hall is designated as a “one stop career center” for the Lauderdale county area. Programs complimentary to the workforce development goals of the college such as Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency (HSE) programs, adult literacy, and English as a Second Language (ESL), and the adult learning center are located in the Ralph Young Center for Adult Learning.
9.2.2 Business and Career Services
MCC’s Workforce Development department provides a variety of services. The MSU-Business Services office, East Central Contract Procurement Center, East Mississippi Development Corporation, and the JumpStart Program provide counseling and support, loans and other resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The Career Development Center provides career path development, assessment, counseling, and substantial career information.
9.2.3 Continuing Education
Meridian Community College offers many opportunities for personal enrichment, professional development and continuing education for the non-traditional student. The goal is to provide the community with educational, recreational, and special interest opportunities through non-credit classes. Continuing education extends educational services and enhances learning for individuals who have varied backgrounds, levels of maturity, and/or limited time to further their education. Self-enrichment, special conferences, workshops, lectures, and institutes implement a wide variety of professional and community services. The educational needs of students are met through the services of the Continuing Education division of the college. (Revised 06/11/2024)
9.2.4 Withdrawal and Refund Policy for Continuing Education/Workforce Development Non-Credit Courses
Registration fees are refunded in full when the class for which the registration request was submitted is full or the class is canceled by Meridian Community College.
A student who withdraws before the first orientation/class meeting will receive a full refund of registration fees less than $10.00 plus any fees for services rendered. Withdrawals must be submitted by email or in writing and postmarked at least 48 hours prior to the first class meeting. Failure to attend class does not constitute withdrawal.Drop-Add: Students wishing to drop one class and take another are subject to the refund policy state above. Workforce Development & Continuing Education will allow one request to transfer dates for a course initiated by the student. The transfer request must be within the same fiscal year as their original registration. This request is subject to the refund policy stated above.
Refund requests may be presented in person at the MCC-Riley Workforce Development Center or mailed to Meridian Community College, Director of Workforce Grants and Development, 910 Highway 19 N, Meridian, MS 39307.
No refund will be made on withdrawals after the first class meeting. (Revised 10/19/2021, 06/11/2024)
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