Joseph Knight, Vice President
MCC’s Workforce Solutions Division serves as a comprehensive umbrella that offers Career and Technical Education in the areas of Business, Health Sciences, Industrial, and Nursing, as well as non-credit opportunities in Adult Education, Continuing Education, Career certification and proctored testing, and Workforce and Grants Development. Programs in Workforce Education (Business and Industrial Divisions), Health Sciences, and Nursing offer Associates of Applied Science, Career Certificates, or Technical Certificates; these programs are designed to meet the educational needs of students who are seeking preparation for employment in occupational fields. The non-credit programs in Workforce Solutions offer local, state, and national resources servicing industry, business, workers, and learners of all ages.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree is awarded to students in the divisions of Business, Health Education, Nursing, and Industrial Technology who complete the program of study specified in the catalog. The 15/16-semester hour Core Curriculum for Workforce Programs, listed below, is embedded in the curriculum for each associate degree program. Certificate programs may require part of the Core Curriculum but not the complete 15/16-semester hour Core.
Workforce Education
Dr. Lori Smith, Dean of Workforce Education
The Workforce Education division at Meridian Community College (MCC) is a cornerstone of the college’s commitment to providing high-quality, industry-relevant training that meets the needs of students and the local workforce. Operating under the umbrella of MCC’s Workforce Solutions, Workforce Education offers comprehensive programs designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce or advancement within their current careers.
This division encompasses a wide range of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that provide both credit pathways to employment. Career-focused educational programs are offered across various fields in Business and Industrial Technologies with options for obtaining Associate of Applied Science degrees, Career Certificates, and Technical Certificates. These programs are developed in collaboration with industry partners to ensure students gain the skills and certifications that employers demand.
Whether preparing students for hands-on careers in fields like industrial maintenance, software coding, or business management, or offering specialized training and certification programs like Cosmetology and Commercial Truck Driving, Workforce Education is dedicated to providing pathways that enhance career opportunities and support the economic vitality of our community.
