December 13, 2016

The East Central Community College Workforce Development Center will offer various classes during the months of January, February and March at various locations throughout the district.

Courses offered in Decatur include:

  • How to Write a Business Plan–Free one-day workshop on Monday, Jan. 23, at the Workforce Development Center and meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan and includes topics such as industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, writing a marketing plan, startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. Ronnie Westbrook, director of the college’s Small Business Development Center, will serve as instructor. To register or for more information, contact Westbrook at 601-635-6297 or email rwestbrook@eccc.edu or vthames@eccc.edu.
     
  • First Steps-The Process of Starting a Small Business­– Free one-day workshop on Monday, Feb. 13, at the Workforce Development Center and meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This seminar will include the process of what should be done in order to start a small business, such as financial projections, collateral, personal financial statements, business loan application, and other frequently asked questions. Ronnie Westbrook, director of the college’s Small Business Development Center, will serve as instructor. To register or for more information, contact Westbrook at 601-635-6297 or email rwestbrook@eccc.edu or vthames@eccc.edu.

Courses offered in Philadelphia include:

  • How to Write a Business Plan–Free one-day workshop on Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Neshoba Business Enterprise Center and meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This seminar is designed to assist in preparing a business plan and includes topics such as industry research, description of company products and services, identifying target customer groups, writing a marketing plan, startup costs and preparation of a projected cash flow statement. Ronnie Westbrook, director of the college’s Small Business Development Center, will serve as instructor. To register or for more information, contact Westbrook at 601-635-6297 or email rwestbrook@eccc.edu or vthames@eccc.edu.

Courses offered in Carthage include:

  • First Steps-The Process of Starting a Small Business­– Free one-day workshop on Monday, Feb. 27, at the Carthage Career Advancement Center and meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This seminar will include the process of what should be done in order to start a small business, such as financial projections, collateral, personal financial statements, business loan application, and other frequently asked questions. Ronnie Westbrook, director of the college’s Small Business Development Center, will serve as instructor. To register or for more information, contact Westbrook at 601-635-6297 or email rwestbrook@eccc.edu or vthames@eccc.edu.

Courses offered in Louisville include:

  • Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)–Begins Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the Louisville Career Advancement Center and meets from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for eight consecutive weeks. Cost is $776 per person and includes everything except the TB skin test. Alan Krajewski will serve as instructor. To register or for more information, contact Melissa Allman, personal development specialist, at 662-773-2292 or email mallman@eccc.edu.

Courses offered in Forest include:

  • First Steps-The Process of Starting a Small Business­– Free one-day workshop on Tuesday, March 21, at the Forest Public Library and meets from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This seminar will include the process of what should be done in order to start a small business, such as financial projections, collateral, personal financial statements, business loan application, and other frequently asked questions. Ronnie Westbrook, director of the college’s Small Business Development Center, will serve as instructor. To register or for more information, contact Westbrook at 601-635-6297 or email rwestbrook@eccc.edu or vthames@eccc.edu.
     
  • Basic Computer Classes-Free classes in keyboarding skills, resume writing, navigating the internet for job searches, online applications, and basic Microsoft Office are currently ongoing and are offered Monday through Wednesday each week at the WIN Job Center. To register or for more information, contact Deana Cumberland, WIOA/dislocated worker program coordinator/basic computer instructor, at 601-635-6404 or email dcumberland@eccc.edu.
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