Quality Short-Term Training
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):
- 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)
Workforce Participant Data Sheet
For additional help, email workforce@prcc.edu, or call (601) 554-4646.
Upcoming Training and Certification Opportunites
| Training/Class | Location | Start Date | Workforce Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Aide $750 | Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive | Spring 2023 Day Classes Monthly: Spring 2024 Night Class Dates Coming Soon | The Woodall Center: 601.554.4646 |
| Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CCMA Hybrid $2,000 | Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive | Ongoing Day/Hybrid Classes Deadline to apply: | The Woodall Center: 601.554.4646 |
| Certified Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) $500 | Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive | Taking completed Applications starting: February 12, 2024 Dates of Class TBD | The Woodall Center: 601.554.4646 |
Pine Belt Works Manufacturing Skills Basic Level | Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive | Ongoing class 10 days | Stephanie Clark: 601.554.4646 |
| Forklift $50 | Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive | Dates: 8:00am-4:30pm | Stephanie Clark: 601.554.4646 |
| EMT $1,000 | Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive | Check back for Spring 2024 dates. **See the Application packet located on the EMT page for more details | The Woodall Center: 601.554.4646 |
| OSHA 10 Hour $65 | Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive | Dates TBD 2 day training | Stephanie Clark: 601.554.4646 |
| Truck Driving/CDL $2,500 | Hattiesburg Woodall ATC 906 Sullivan Drive | Day CDL Class 6 weeks: Dates Coming Soon for 2024 | The Woodall Center: 601.554.4646 |
| Welding Level I and Level II $500 | Forrest County Campus Building 7 5448 Hwy 49, H’Burg, MS | 2024 Summer Class Dates TBD Monday-Thursday | Stephanie Clark: 601.554.4646 |
Certified Nursing Assistant $750 | Poplarville Campus, Nursing Building | Spring Dates TBD Tuesday and Thursday | Rebekah Jackson: 601.403.1113 |
$2500 | Poplarville Campus | Day Classes Monthly: Monday-Thursday | Rebekah Jackson: 601.403.1113 |
| Welding | Poplarville Campus | January 16 – April 17: | Rebekah Jackson: 601.403.1113 |
| Welding | Hancock Center Highway 90 Waveland | Day Classes Ongoing Aug 14 – Nov 29 | Troy Teadt: 228.688.3113 or 985.788.3257 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Hancock County Center Technical Center | September 30 – November 11 Via Zoom on Tues. & Thurs. 6pm-10pm AND 4 Saturdays 8am-4:30pm, 2 8hr clinical days | Troy Teadt: 228.688.3113 or 985.788.3257 |
| Electrical | Dennis W. Fortenberry Career Center Highway 42 Carson MS | Aug 22- May 21 Tuesdays nights | The Woodall Center: 601.554.4646 |
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, pregnancy, or disability. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy or to request accommodations, special assistance, or alternate format publications, contact Tonia Seal, Director of Admissions and Records and ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator, at 101 HWY 11 N., Poplarville, MS 39470 or 601-403-1214. For inquiries regarding Title IX, contact Alexandra Kennedy, Title IX Coordinator, at 101 Hwy 11 N., Poplarville, MS 39470 or 601-403-1546.
