Skill UP Mississippi
Adult education programs provide students with essential workplace experience and training. But although these programs are effective, they can be strengthened and improved through community partnerships.
I don’t think anyone aspires to be a high school dropout.
Often, when I listen to stories of others’ trials and tribulations, there is a moment in time, a perfect storm of events, which caused life to veer off course.
New podcast to focus on highlighting the impact of Adult Education for Mississippi residents Authored By: Bronwyn Robertson, Program Specialist for Workforce & Employer Engagement at the Mississippi Community College Board One of my dearest friends was diagnosed with breast cancer several years ago. As she learned more about this disease, she wanted to create […]
Trying to find a rewarding career is often a long and difficult process. You can join people across the country who are gaining new skills and securing life-changing careers.
For some individuals immigrating to the United States, learning the English language can be challenging. However, the adult education programs at Mississippi’s 15 community colleges are prepared to meet the needs of students learning English as a Second Language (ESL).
The job market in the U.S. and Mississippi continues to evolve and become increasingly more competitive. The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated local economies and left thousands of Mississippians without jobs. The current economic environment makes it even more critical for people to take steps to gain the skills and education to secure in-demand jobs in our state.
Latitudes – Mississippi Apprenticeship Program
- The “Ask a Pro” Advantage: Using Your Crew to Ace Your ClassesBy the end of August, the honeymoon phase of the fall semester is officially over. The syllabus is getting heavier, the first major exams are looming, and you might find yourself staring at a technical diagram or a complex math equation at 9:00 PM, completely stuck. Traditional college students in this situation have to rely […]
- Speaking the Trade: Translating Textbook Jargon to Job Site SlangEvery industry has its own secret language. When you start your Related Technical Instruction (RTI) classes, you spend hours learning the official, highly technical names for every tool, process, and piece of equipment. You memorize the textbook definitions so you can pass your exams. Then, you walk onto the job site, and your mentor asks […]
- Brain Power vs. Muscle Power: How to Study When You Are ExhaustedLet’s be completely honest: the traditional advice on “how to study” was written for 19-year-old college students who sleep until 10:00 AM. That advice does not work for an apprentice. When you wake up at 4:30 AM, work an 8-hour shift on your feet, and then drive home, your physical battery is drained. Sitting down […]
- The Scholar-Worker: Connecting Your Classroom Lessons to the Job SiteIt is August, which means the “back-to-school” energy is in the air. For Mississippi apprentices, this often marks the beginning of a new semester of Related Technical Instruction (RTI) at a local community college or training center. When you are exhausted from working a full shift, going to class at night can feel like an […]
- Building Your Playbook: Why Documenting Your Process is a Game ChangerBy the time you reach the later stages of your first year as an apprentice, your brain is holding a massive amount of information. You have memorized safety protocols, machine calibrations, software logins, and the unique preferences of your supervisors. But human memory is flawed. If you go on vacation for a week, or if […]
- Seeking the Blind Spot: How to Ask for Proactive FeedbackWhen you first begin your apprenticeship, feedback is constant. Mentors are watching your every move, correcting your grip on a tool, fixing your keystrokes, or adjusting your technique. But as you gain competence and independence, that constant stream of feedback slows down. You aren’t making rookie mistakes anymore, so your supervisor naturally steps back. Many […]
