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Yazoo City expands course offerings for Spring 2016
One of Holmes Community College's newer locations – the Yazoo County Economic Development and Educational Center in Yazoo City – is pleased to announce the addition of new workforce training/community course offerings for the spring of 2016.
Located at 637 East 15th St., the facility will serve as the site for a free Commercial Driver's License (CDL) course, a Computer 101 course, a CPR/First Aid class, an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) seminar, a ServSafe Manager Food Course, and a Team Leader's Series.
The CDL preparation course, designed to prepare applicants for the CDL Commercial Learner's Permit, will be available – free of charge – Jan. 26-28 and Feb. 2-4 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Computer 101 for Beginners course, also offered at no charge, will be held on Feb. 16.
A CPR/First Aid course will be offered on Feb. 23, and again on May 5, beginning at 5 p.m. The course will cost $25.
For those needing to earn a 10-hour OSHA card for general industry, a program will be offered March 8-9, from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The OSHA Outreach Training program costs $50, and limited seats are available. This program is one of OSHA's main methods of ensuring that workers know about workplace hazards and their rights. Participants will receive an official US Department of Labor OSHA10 Hour Card upon successful completion of your OSHA course.
The Professional Truck Driving Training Program will begin on March 28. Professional Truck Driving Training is a 6-week program that prepares students to enter the commercial truck driving industry. The program includes classroom, controlled driving environment, and road driving to provide instruction in operating diesel powered vehicles, DOT rules and regulations, shifting techniques, pre and post trip inspections, loading and unloading cargo, and keeping necessary records.
An employment skills training in preparation for the Governor's job fair will be held at the Yazoo Center April 5-6 from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. This event is free.
A ServSafe Manager Food Course will be offered this spring, details to be announced. ServSafe training prepares participants for ServSafe certification and recertification as a Food Protection Manager. This workshop is for individuals seeking initial certification or recertification to work in an establishment handling food.
A Team Leadership Series course will also be offered, with details to be announced. The cost will be $50.
In addition, other community classes/programs with be added per request by business and industries in the area.
For more information about these programs, contact Workforce Coordinator/WIOA Director Earline Russell-Smith at (662) 472-9105 or esmith@holmescc.edu
