For six months, students in the Phlebotomy Essentials Program have studied, drawn and collected blood samples, and performed at least 100 sticks. Now they're ready to prepare for their national certification.
Meridian Community College student Damarcus Oliver was one of the hundreds who joined the Meridian Area Governor's Job Fair on Thursday.
Growing up the daughter of an educator, the Hon. Veldore Young-Graham was taught to believe education is a life-long learning experience, and that belief is why she continues to educate herself at MCC.
Meridian Mayor Jimmie Smith got a closer look at MCC's Adult Education Department. "It's almost unbelievable we have this kind of jewel in Meridian," he said.
Memories can drive and motivate; just ask MCC student Tyrese Houston who is rolling up his sleeves for his future while keeping both his family in focus and in the back of his mind.
