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WIOA

Mississippi Department OF Employment SecurityThe 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. 

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  • WIOA Training Assistance is available for approved programs. This includes tuition, books, and some program associated fees. 

  • WIOA Internship Opportunities are available for students who are WIOA eligible.

  • Students needing assistance with transportation or childcare reimbursement may may apply directly with their WIN Job Center. 

  • For specific eligibility criteria, contact MCC’s WIOA Case Manager at the Meridian WIN Job Center or call 601.553.9531.

Funded through Twin Districts Workforce Investment Area/SMPDD

Fall Application Period: June 15 – July 10, 2026

Students in approved Career Tech programs may apply for the WIOA grant during the application period if they are enrolled for the fall 2026 semester. Students may pick up an enrollment packet at the WIN Job Center. Students may also request a packet via email by sending an email that includes their name, program, and county of residence to Shannon.Coleman@meridiancc.edu.

  • Students in two-year programs (or longer) must complete their first semester before applying.
  • Students in programs less than two-years may apply their first semester. 
  • A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

 

2026-2027 Approved Programs

  • Accounting Technology - AAS
  • Business Office Technology - AAS
  • Commercial Truck Driving - Certificate
  • Dental Assisting Technology – Certificate
  • Dental Hygiene Technology - AAS
  • Diesel Mechanic Technology - Certificate
  • Electrical Technology – Certificate
  • Electrical Utility Lineman - Certificate
  • Health Information Technology - AAS
  • Industrial Maintenance – 2-year Certificate
  • Machine Tool Operator - 2-year Certificate
  • Medical Assistant Technology - AAS
  • Medical Lab Technology -AAS
  • Medical Office Management Technology -AAS
  • Network and Cyber Security - AAS
  • Nursing – ADN (AAS)
  • Nursing – ADN Accelerated (AAS)
  • Nursing – LPN Certificate
  • Physical Therapist Assistant – AAS
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner -AAS
  • Software Coding Technology – AAS
  • Surgical Technology -AAS
  • Welding & Cutting Technology – Career Certificate

 

For more informationFor more information:
Shannon Coleman, WIOA Case Manager
shannon.coleman@meridiancc.edu
601.553.9531


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