“I’ve always been a mechanic, but I’d love to learn more about these,” Barrett said. “So I thought I’d ‘go big’ and attend the program here.”
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Burchfield was named the Teacher of the Year
She “encourages her students to try new things, form ideas that challenge them and use collaboration to gain new perspectives.”
Employment opportunities abound at job fair
“Our goal is to provide students a way to connect with businesses in the same place they attend classes,” Allen said. “Currently, there are more jobs available than people to fill them and the opportunity for motivated students is at an all-time high.
Hinds CC, Mississippi Highway Patrol agree to grow law enforcement ranks
Starting in fall 2022, the C.O.R.E. (Candidates on Rapid Entry) program will provide for an MHP officer to be on campus two days a week to assist criminal justice students on physical training and to teach them MHP-related curriculum to better prepare them for patrol school upon successful completion of the one-year program.
Students present at Mississippi Academy of Sciences
“With us not being a research institution, it is important for STEM majoring students to participate in events like this because it not only allows them to interact with other students at four-year institutions but also learn about the opportunities aligned with scientific research.”
Terrell presented annual Holtzclaw award at Founder’s Day
“The Utica Campus celebrated its 119th Founders Day on March 24 with a student-led celebration of the life of William H. Holtzclaw.”
Hinds honors key Utica retirees
“Four key figures who served on the Utica Campus were recognized with special dedications at campus locations linked to their careers.”
Apprentice thriving in workforce thanks to Hinds CC, Empire
“Completing the Apprenticeship program brings value to Matthews’s future career opportunities and brings real value to us as an employer today.”
Student named 2022 New Century Workforce Scholar
“More than 2,200 students were nominated from more than 1,200 college campuses across the country. Only one New Century Workforce Scholar was selected from each state.”
Utica Institute Museum celebrates opening
“The museum tells the history of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, a “little Tuskegee” founded in 1903 by William Holtzclaw as a place to educate Black citizens.”