Apprentices eager to work thanks to partnership between Hinds CC, Empire

by | Mar 24, 2021 | Workforce

RAYMOND – The partnership between the Hinds Diesel Equipment Technology program and Empire Truck Sales has turned into potential high-earning careers for 11 newly-registered Diesel Mechanic Apprentices at the company’s Richland location. “I grew up on a farm, around...

Hinds CC Diesel Tech program achieves accreditation

by | Apr 12, 2018 | News

RICHLAND – The Diesel Equipment Technology program has been accredited by the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation. Achieving accreditation with the Illinois-based trade organization represents a step forward in building the program to meet the needs of the...

Hinds CC partnership with industry plays key role in state’s first apprenticeship registry

by | Nov 2, 2017 | News, Workforce

RICHLAND – Empire Truck Sales and Stribling Equipment, who partner with Hinds Community College on the Diesel Equipment Technology Academy in Richland, have signed an agreement with the college to become the first businesses to participate in the Mississippi...

Hinds CC agrees with industry partners to train diesel equipment professionals

by | Sep 29, 2016 | News

Hinds celebrated a new partnership Sept. 26 with Empire Truck Sales and Stribling Equipment to train students in the college’s growing Diesel Equipment Technology program. Key to that partnership is a state-of-the-art training facility, the Diesel Technology Academy,...

Students in Hinds CC Diesel Tech help program kick into high gear

by | Oct 21, 2015 | News

Students in Diesel Equipment Technology this semester at Hinds have been jacks of many trades. If they do well, all 12 will be a step closer to being a master at one of them, namely the in-demand field of being a big-rig mechanic. “You have to understand the concept...