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 |
Michael Yarbrough: 601.554.4643 or 601.554.4646 |
| Pine Belt Works Manufacturing Skills Basic Level, $125 |
Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive |
Ongoing Day Classes and Night Classes | Rebecca Brown: 601.554.4644 or Stephanie Clark: 601.554.4646 |
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), $880 |
Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive |
Tueday and Thursday nights starting January 7 |
Michael Yarbrough: 601.554.4643 or 601.554.4646 |
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Refreshed Blocks, I,II,III and IV, $40 per block |
Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive |
Wednesdays in January 2020 |
Stephanie Clark: |
| Forklift $40 |
Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive |
Friday, October 11 or Friday, October 25 or Friday, November 8 or Friday, November 22 8:00am-4:30pm |
Stephanie Clark 601.554.4646 |
| OSHA Safety 30hour, $100 (meal included all 4 days) |
Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive |
Friday, November 1 Saturday, November 2 Friday, November 8 Saturday, November 9 7:30am-5:00pm Must attend all four days. |
Stephanie Clark 601.554.4646 |
| ServSafe $150 |
Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive |
Thursday, October 31 8:00am-5:00pm |
Michael Yarbrough: 601.554.4643 |
| CPR/First Aid, $35 |
Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive |
Friday, S 8:30amn-1:00pm |
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 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), $500 |
Poplarville Campus | January 7-March 26 Tuesday and Thursday 5:00-9:00pm Clinical: 3 Saturdays |
Cheryl Frierson: 601.403.1113 |
| Welding, $300 |
Poplarville Campus | January 13-April 29 Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday nights 4:30-9:30pm |
Cheryl Frierson: |
| Pipefitting, $300 |
Poplarville Campus | January 13-May 28 Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights 4:30-9:30pm |
Cheryl Frierson: 601.403.1113 |
| WOW Welding for Out of School Youth (ages 18-24),
No Cost based on eligibility, reading/math assessment and interview |
Polarville Campus | November 4-March 5 Monday through Thursday 8:00am-3:30pm |
Sonya Hunt: |
| 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 or January 13 | 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 Lenoir: 601.798.3472 |
| Welding, $300 |
PRCC Hancock Center, Waveland |
January 13-April 30 Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-9:30pm |
Troy Teadt: 228.688.3113 or 985.788.3257 |
| CPR, AED & First Aid $35 |
PRCC Hancock Center, Waveland |
Friday, October 25 or Friday, Novemberr 22 8:00am-4:00pm |
Troy Teadt: 228.688.3113 or 985.788.3257 |
| CPR, AED & First Aid $35 |
Hancock County Port and Harbor Commision |
Thursday, October 24 or Thursday, November 21 or Thursday, December 12 8:00am-4:00pm |
Troy Teadt: 228.688.3113 or 985.788.3257 |
| Microsoft Word 2016 Beginner and Intermediate $35 each |
Stennis Space Center Visualization Center Building 103 |
Beginner: Wednesday, November. 13 Intermediate: Wednesday, November 20 8:00am-5:00pm |
Troy Teadt: 228.688.3113 985.788.3257 |
| Microsoft Word 2016 Advanced, $50 |
Stennis Space Center Visualization Center Building 103 |
Advanced: Wednesday, December 4 Thursday, December 5 Attend both days. |
Troy Teadt: 228.688.3113 985.788.3257 |
| Microsoft Excel 2016, Pivot Tables, $20 |
Stennis Space Center Visualization Center Building 103 |
Two Sessions Offered: Wednesday, December 11 8am-12noon or 1-5pm |
Troy Teadt: 228.688.3113 985.788.3257 |
| Microsoft Project 2016, $50 |
Stennis Space Center Visualization Center Building 103 |
Wednesday, November 6 and Thursday, November 7 8am-5pm Both days |
Troy Teadt: 228.688.3113 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.