Mississippi Workforce Training & Development

Roger Whitlock of East Central Community College presents credentialing and certification best practices in the ECCC district. The video was shot at the East MS CC workforce summit in September, 2009. Click on "Read More" to view.

MDES Announces Launch of e-Magnolia

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced this week the launch of e-Magnolia, a new online certificate and degree program. The announcement was made at Itawamba Community College’s Belden Center. ICC is a leader in providing online educational opportunities and training.
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Mississippi Corridor Consortium Summit Report

The Mississippi Corridor Consortium held a workforce summit with the primary focus being to have stakeholders discuss the workforce challenge. Many of the 130 attendees consisted of community and junior college workforce staff members from throughout the state.

Mississippi Corridor Consortium Challenge Grant Report

The Mississippi Corridor Consortium - composed of East Mississippi Community College, Itawamba Community College, Northeast Mississippi Community College, and Northwest Mississippi Community College - received a $1.2 million Challenge Grant over a three-year period.
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Bersin Leadership Study

Executive Summary

Bersin research shows that leadership development continues to be a top priority within organizations. However, there is clearly still a lot of work to be done. The following are key findings from this research, which are explored in more detail throughout the report. In addition, most of the data in this report is broken out by company size and leadership level. Click here to download the study.

Selecting the Right Learning Tool

In deciding which learning tool to use for your training session, you need to consider a number of factors. To select the most effective learning tool for your situation, consider these points.
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Surprising Jobs that Pay $25 an Hour

Woodrow Aames, FindtheRightSchool.com, Yahoo! HotJobs (9-28-09) Career websites typically compile a listing of jobs that pay $25 an hour. The list of professions -- and the career training you need to pass the muster of recruiters -- can be daunting. But you don't necessarily need a post-graduate degree to qualify for a job that pays several hundred dollars a day.
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Unemployed learning that finding work not easy process

The Washington Post

Over the past 12 months, I've worked closely with several people who are trying to find work. Another week of unemployment is another week of worrying how they will pay for their basic living expenses. With every good job lead or interview, there's hope. With every unreturned call or rejection, there's heartache.

The New Learning Manager

"Hello, I'm the new Learning Manager...now what?"

The story used to be..."because you are my best welder (hypothetically here) now I am going to make you the new welding supervisor." Ever hear of that one? Not to be outdone, you can replace the more easily identifiable skilled position of welder with HR/Learning Manager and what do you have? Someone in charge of the training function who may not be fully prepared.

Assess Yourself

links Searching for a career that's right for you? An important first step is to assess your skills to help you make the right career choices. Click here to use free online resources from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Recession hasn't halted Northrop Grumman's hiring

Posted on Thu, Aug. 06, 2009 The recession hasn't stopped Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Pascagoula from hiring. Irwin F. Edenzon, vice president and general manager of Gulf Coast operations, says
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Report Finds New Hires Poorly Prepared for Workforce

-07/20/09- Employers report that they hire a large number of new workers who are ill-prepared for their jobs, requiring additional company investment to train the employees.
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