Holmes Community College is proud to announce the addition of alumna Monica McDonald as the fieldwork coordinator/instructor for the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program on the Ridgeland Campus. McDonald brings valuable experience to the role, having worked at St. Dominic’s Outpatient Rehab (SCV)…

The Holmes Community College Yazoo County Educational Center is offering a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) course Jan. 28 – March 6. The six-week, 30-hour class will meet on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Preregistration is required…

The Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus held a graduation ceremony for the Massage Therapy students Dec. 12 in the McGowan Workforce Training Center. The Massage Therapy Class of 2024 included Joshua Alvarado of Kosciusko, Shaela Beechem of Jackson, Joseph Frazier of Byram, Daniel…

Holmes Community College recently welcomed alumna Leah  Rainey to the staff as a financial aid advisor. A familiar face at Holmes, Rainey brings a strong background in academic excellence, campus involvement and dedication to service. A graduate of Germantown High School and Holmes,…

Holmes Community College Academic Counselor Dr. Pamela Fells was not the only one celebrating when she earned her PhD this past fall. Fells graduated alongside one of her former students, Randall Quinn of Jackson. The dual graduation was a testament to the…

Donna Ahlrich, a dedicated educator for Holmes Community College, has announced her retirement after serving for just shy of 20 years at the college. “Donna has always been the instructor that every division needs because she is always incredibly organized, brings a real…

Holmes Community College successfully launched Mississippi’s first Amazon Web Services (AWS) Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship (I2PA) program, designed to equip participants with in-demand skills for careers in information infrastructure. There have only been two other I2PA programs in the nation so far. The…

Angela Crain, a dedicated member of the Holmes Community College family for 22 years, is retiring from her role as workforce development coordinator. “I would like to congratulate Angela on her retirement, said Vice President for Workforce Development Dr. Mike Blankenship. “We have…

On Dec. 3, the Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus was highlighted by WLBT for its instrumental role in addressing the critical shortage of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals across Mississippi. The college’s EMS program provides comprehensive training that equips students with the knowledge…

Elizabeth Shelby recently stepped into the role of academic counselor for Student Support Services on the Holmes Community College Goodman Campus. Shelby, who has been with the college for 10 years, will assist students in bridging the gap between high school and…