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Career STEP Program

Career Step

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must live in Twin District's Workforce Area

  • Must be between ages 18-59

  • Must not be currently enrolled in high school

  • Household income not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty level

  • Must be either a custodial or noncustodial parent (with a support obligation) of a dependent child(ren) 

  • Must complete eligibility process prior to start of course/program

  • Must register and prepay course fee (noncredit courses only). Refunds will be issued if eligible for this program.

  • Funding based on need up to $5,000

Qualifying Programs of Study


Note - CareerSTEP assistance will only be provided in programs one-year or less in length. Programs longer than one year must have a completion/exit point at one year or less. No assistance is provided beyond the first year. Students receiving assistance must receive their credential and/or one year certificate.

Workforce/Continuing Education 

  • Basic Welding

  • Cabinetry and Woodworking

  • Hair Braiding

  • HVAC

  • Phlebotomy

Career and Technical Education

  • Commercial Truck Driving*

  • Construction Trades

  • Emergency Medical Technician

  • Healthcare Assistant (CNA)

  • Utility Lineman

Courses with an asterisk (*) require completion of a WIOA-ETPL Application prior to CareerSTEP funding eligibility determination.

 

For more information: 
Michelle Thompson
Project & Grants Manager 
michelle.hampton@meridiancc.edu
601.553.3484
This program is funded through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal funds awarded to the Mississippi Department of Human Services. Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District acts as the fiscal agent for the Twin Districts Workforce Development Area, the 24-county service area served by the program.