Mid-South Community College

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Dynamic technological advances, increased competition for better paying jobs, and a global marketplace are but a few of the challenges facing today's workforce and workplace. As the intensity of these challenges increases, employers and workers will need to update existing skills and acquire new ones. MSCC provides training programs to meet those needs.

Seminars, workshops, customized training, short-term credit and non-credit training, and workforce readiness programs are part of the options available. Customized training for employers can be developed to meet an endless variety of training needs and can be offered during regular class hours or through creative scheduling arrangements. Programs can be conducted on the MSCC campus or at an employer’s worksite. Several options may be available to assist employers in meeting the costs associated with training.

MSCC supports business and industry by providing a variety of services, including the following:

AchieveGlobal Customer Service Supervisory and Workforce Development Training - MSCC is an authorized educational service provider of AchieveGlobal leadership, workskills and
customer service training courses.

Conference Center Services – Satellite, video and conference capabilities for business training and special events.

Customized Business and Industry Training – Training developed directly in response to employers’ needs.

Development Dimensions International (DDI) Supervisory and Workforce Development Training – MSCC is an authorized educational service provider of DDI leadership, workskills and customer service training courses.

Employment Skills Training – Short-term, credit and non-credit vocational training for individuals seeking entry-level employment in specific fields.

Existing Workforce Training Program (EWTP) Grants – Financial assistance in the form of grants or income tax credits to assist Arkansas manufacturing industries upgrade the skills of their existing workforce through customized training.

Grant Writing – Assistance in responding to proposals related to local workforce and economic development.

Mid-South Training Council – Mid-South Training Council is a business and industry training consortium created in 2002 to address the training needs of incumbent workers and to improve the overall quality of the workforce in Crittenden County. This consortium is a 501(c) 3 and is run by local business and industry and uses Mid-South Community College as its primary educational provider. Additionally, the consortium serves as an advisory group to MSCC’s Business and Community Education department to help them meet the business and technical educational needs in Crittenden County.

On-line courses – Continuing Education offers more than 300 online courses on a variety of subjects ranging from the Internet, grant
writing, web page design, and law and legal careers.

Professional Development Continuing Education – Continuing education courses designed to meet the needs of various professional groups. Suggestions for courses and events can be made by calling (870) 733-6776.

PureSafety.com On-Line Training - Environmental, health and safety training courses available for companies.

W.A.G.E. (Workforce Alliance for Growth in the Economy™ Workforce Readiness Training - Pre-employment assessments and training in basic skills and workplace expectations. - Students in the WAGE program may earn three WAGE certificates: Industrial, Clerical, and Employability. Through WAGE, participants master business-and-industry-accepted competencies within each basic skill area as required by the certificate. Instruction is free and is customized to local business and industry needs. These skills will prepare participants for employment or improving their existing employment position. Additional information about participating in the program may be obtained by contacting the MSCC WAGE center at (870) 733-6747.

Zig Ziglar Customer Service Supervisory and Workforce Development Training – MSCC is an authorized educational service provider of Zig Ziglar leadership, workskills and customer service training courses.

Additional information about courses and services may be obtained by contacting Business and Industry Services at (870) 733-6778.