Hinds CC launches Logging Equipment Operator Academy

by | Dec 1, 2021 | News

Loading logs properly on a job site takes skill and a sense of direction, which is what the Logging Equipment Operator Academy at Hinds Community College is giving to its first round of students. “I got a call from Adult Education, as they helped me with financial aid...

Spring Career Tech Expo encourages workforce development

by | Mar 22, 2021 | News

PEARL — The Spring Career Tech Expo held March 8-11 at the Muse Center brought out Hinds Community College students in search of career opportunities once they complete their respective programs. “My plan is to open up a bakery,” said Becca Roberson,...

Students building new realities for their careers in new program at Hinds

by | Mar 17, 2021 | News

Imagine being able to eat the tastiest breakfast, hold a medieval sword or simply tour your new workspace – before any of it actually exists. Students in the inaugural Extended Reality, or XR, class at Hinds Community College are learning skills that can take them far...

Carpentry students spend summer working hands-on project

by | Sep 28, 2020 | Utica Campus, Workforce

Hinds Community College Utica Campus carpentry students spent part of their summer getting hands-on experience. Edmond Christian, Leslie Hill and Morris Evans, all carpentry students from Port Gibson, joined their instructor, James McGee, on a construction project at...

Hinds CC selected for FAA Training Program

by | Aug 20, 2020 | News, Raymond Campus

RAYMOND – The Federal Aviation Administration has selected the Hinds Community College Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Training Program, or the UAS-CTI. “The goal of the Hinds Community College Unmanned Aerial Systems...

Seven instructors at Hinds CC Vicksburg-Warren Campus earn credentials

by | Aug 18, 2020 | News, Vicksburg-Warren Campus

RAYMOND – Seven instructors from Hinds Community College Vicksburg-Warren Campus earned credentials from the college during the spring and summer semesters. The list included: Kody Britt, of Vicksburg, an instructor of Precision Machine Tool technology, who earned an...

Father of two credits Hinds CC for relaunching career, setting good example at home

by | Aug 5, 2020 | Graduation, News

RAYMOND – Walter Blevins is used to lifting things with the help of heavy machinery. On Friday, he credited Hinds Community College with lifting a huge weight off his shoulders by helping him restart his education – especially this past spring semester, as classes...

Agreement signed with MSU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree

by | Nov 18, 2019 | News

Hinds Community College and Mississippi State University have formalized a partnership for students enrolled in technical education programs that will enable them to transfer all credits to the university to pursue a bachelor’s degree. A Memorandum of Understanding...

Rankin Campus training labs expand student opportunities

by | Sep 30, 2019 | News, Rankin Campus

PEARL – Alumnus Blake Taylor has one associate degree from Hinds Community College already in hand, but he’s not done with his education just yet. He’s back this fall to continue at the newly renovated Rankin Campus Career-Technical Education building, where he and...

Hinds CC and partners in education making difference for three in coding academy

by | Sep 23, 2019 | News, Vicksburg-Warren Campus

VICKSBURG – Hinds Community College’s partnerships in education are proving successful for three students in the college’s Coding Academy. Andrew Hearn, Cian Miller and Jarrod Bruce are enrolled in the computer coding program, housed at the U.S. Army Corps of...