Whether you are in search of a certification for a new career or need customized training to meet your business needs, PRCC Workforce is ready to serve you.
A productive workforce is vital to our local economy. Our PRCC Workforce Development assists businesses and industries in Forrest, Lamar, Marion, Jefferson Davis, Pearl River and Hancock Counties to ensure companies have the best training possible.
In addition to serving businesses, the Wildcat Workforce Team also helps individuals gain new marketable skills.
Wildcat Workforce services include (but are not limited to):
- Customized Industry Specific Training for both pre-and-post employment
- Industry Credentials and Certifications
- Leadership Training
- Customer Service
- Health and Safety Training
- Quality and Process Improvement (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma)
- Meeting and Training Spaces
- Comprehensive Testing Center
The Workforce Department is located at the Lowery A. Woodall Advanced Technology Center, 906 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg. To learn more about the programs and capabilities of Wildcat Workforce, call 601-554-4646 or email us at workforce@prcc.edu .
Pearl River Community College Workforce Classes (non-credit)
For additional help, email workforce@prcc.edu, call (601) 403-1241 or (601) 554-4646.
| Training/Class | Location | Start Date | Workforce Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant, $500 | Hattiesburg Woodall ATC |
Day Classes Monthly |
Sonya Hunt: 601.403.1120 |
| Pine Belt Works Manufacturing Skills Basic Level, $125 |
Hattiesburg Woodall ATC | Ongoing Day Classes and Night Classes | Rebecca Brown: 601.554.4644 or Stephanie Clark: 601.554.4646 |
| Forklift $40 |
Hattiesburg Woodall ATC | Friday, September 6 or Friday, September 13 8:00am-4:30pm |
Stephanie Clark 601.554.4646 |
| OSHA Safety 10 Hour, $25 |
Hattiesburg Woodall ATC | Friday, September 20 8:00-4:00pm and Saturday, September 21 8:00am-12noon Attend both days |
Stephanie Clark: |
| Construction Core: Introduction to Craft Skills, $100 |
Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive |
Friday, September 13 through Friday, November 22 Fridays only 8:00am-4:00pm |
Michael Yarbrough: |
| ServSafe $150 |
Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive |
Monday, September 23 8:00am-5:00pm |
Michael Yarbrough: 601.554.4643 |
| CPR/First Aid, $35 |
Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive |
Friday, September 27 8:30amn-1:00pm |
Stephanie Clark: 601.554.4646 |
| Microsoft Excel Level I, $40 Lunch provided |
Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive |
Thursday, September 5 8:00-4:30pm |
Stephanie Clark 601.554.4646 |
| Microsoft Excel Level II, $40 Lunch provided |
Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive |
Thursday, September 12 8:00am-4:30pm |
Stephanie Clark 601.554.4646 |
| Microsoft Excel Level III $80 Lunch provided |
Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive |
Tuesday, September 17, Tuesday, September 24 Attend both days. 8:00am-4:30pm |
Stephanie Clark: 601.554.4646 |
| Microsofft Visual Basic Programming, $195 Lunch provided |
Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive |
Tuesday, September 10, Wed., September 11, Thursday, September 12 Attend all three days. 8:00am-4:30pm |
Stephanie Clark: 601.554.4646 |
| WIN Computer Classes, (Computer Basics, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) |
Hattiesburg WIN Job Center (provided by PRCC Staff) |
Day Classes Monthly 4-week rotation |
Lee Miller: 601.584.1202 or 601.584.1124 |
| CDL Testing, $150 provide own truck $250 PRCC truck | Poplarville Campus | By appointment. Must have valid permit. | Brad Ladner: 228.518.0309 |
| Truck Driving/CDL $1,850 |
Poplarville Campus | November 11 | Sonya Hunt: 601.403.1120 |
| WIN Computer Classes, (Computer Basics, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) | Picayune WIN Job Centers (provided by PRCC staff) | Day Classes Monthly 4-week rotation | Darby: 601.798.3472 |
| CPR, AED & First Aid $35 |
PRCC Hancock Center, Waveland |
Friday, September 27 8:00am-4:00pm |
Troy Teadt: 228.688.3113 or 985.788.3257 |
| CPR, AED & First Aid $35 |
Hancock County Port and Harbor Commision |
Friday, September 20 8:00am-4:00pm |
Troy Teadt: 228.688.3113 or 985.788.3257 |
| Forklift, $40 |
PRCC Hancock County Center, Waveland |
Friday, October 4 8:00am-5:00pm |
Troy Teadt: 228.688.3113 or 985.788.3257 |
| Microsoft Word 2016 Intro, Intermediate and Advanced $35 each |
Stennis Space Center Visualization Center Building 103 |
Wednesday September 11, Wednesday,September 18 Wednesday,September 25, 8:00am-5:00pm |
Troy Teadt: 228.688.3113 or 985.788.3257 |
| Microsoft Excel 2016 Advanced, $50 |
Stennis Space Center Visualization Center Building 103 |
Wednesday, September 4, Thursday, September 5. Attend both days. 8:00am-5:00pm |
Troy Teadt: 228.688.3113 or 985.788.3257 |
Pearl River Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies or to request accommodations, special assistance, or alternate format publication please contact Tonia Moody Seal, Director of Admissions and Records, and ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator, at P.O. Box 5537, Poplarville, MS 39470 or 601-403-1060. For inquiries regarding Title IX, contact Maghan James, Assistant Vice President of Student Services and Title IX Coordinator, P.O. Box 5560, Poplarville, MS 39470 or 601-403-1253.