ERDC employees recently participated in an AutoCAD (computer-aided design) class at Hinds’ Emerging Technologies Training Center in the Mississippi Center for Innovation & Technology (MCITy).
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Disabled firefighter finds new truck driving career
“I knew that what I really wanted to do was drive a truck, so I decided I would take the time and go through a program”
Continental internships boon for Hinds students
“Hinds is a good partner and has been with us since day one. Our first maintenance techs came from Hinds through the industrial maintenance program,” said Continental Talent Acquisition Manager Darryl Jenkins, a Hinds alumnus and former employee. “They were the very first persons hired on for production.”
Hinds, KLLM partnership a benefit to both
“We would never be able to do a program of this magnitude without that industry leadership”
Corporate partnerships benefit all parties
The college’s partnerships with these industry leaders grew out of a need the companies had for trained employees. Hinds worked with them to craft training structures and time schedules that fit their needs, not traditional academic schedules.
Chick-fil-A comes to Hinds
Complete with the “Eat Mor Chikin” mascot, the much-anticipated Chick-fil-A officially opened on Feb. 16 in the Student Union Building on the Raymond Campus.
Continental Tire, Hinds fuel a young man’s dream of becoming an engineer
“I always wanted to do engineering,” Harris said, “that’s why I took the classes that I did, because I knew engineering principles would be part of the curriculum.”
Writing Centers see benefits of Foundation donation
“I was looking to change some lives for the better,” Baird said. “I couldn’t have been more delighted.”
Diesel Technology Academy student finds early success
“I got my foot in the door here, and the growth I’ve had has really helped me go a long way,”
First Pitch dinner honors baseball players
“You want to go someplace you’re going to play. We want guys who are hungry to play. Junior college players are so crucial because they are immediately experienced”
Bower’s diverse duties propel Workforce initiatives
Since coming to Hinds in 2017, he has been driven to positively impact citizens and industry partners in our communities. He particularly cherishes Hinds’ sponsored Registered Apprenticeship programs.