Grant Training Programs
Workforce Development manages several grant training programs, both federal, private foundation, and state funded initiatives. These programs assist qualified individuals in Meridian and the Lauderdale County area with funding for eligible training programs.
Each grant has its own separate qualifications and assessment process. Individuals are evaluated to determine eligibility for training assistance and program enrollment.
The Career Skills Training Education Pathways (STEP) Program is a workforce program that covers the cost of short-term (less than one year) training, such as workforce and career-technical education courses. The program partners with local community colleges to connect participants to training opportunities and ultimately to career pathways.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) presents an extraordinary opportunity to improve job and career options for our nation’s workers and job candidates through an integrated, job-driven public workforce system that links diverse talent to businesses. The Mississippi Department of Employment Security offers approved job training activities for adults, dislocated workers, and youth through contract with the state’s four workforce areas.
For more information:
Darren Bane, Director
Darren.Bane@meridiancc.edu
601.481.1318