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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. 

  • 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 91¸£ÀûÉç’s WIOA Case Manager at the 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.

 

Active Programs

  • Accelerated LPN–RN
  • Associate Degree Nursing
  • Commercial Truck Driving
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
  • Dental Assisting
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Detention Officer
  • Electrical Technology
  • Health Information Technology
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Precision Machining Engineering
  • Medical Assisting
  • Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Medical Office Management
  • Network Cyber Security
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Practical Nursing
  • Radiologic Technology
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner
  • Software Coding Technology
  • Surgical Technology
  • Utility Lineman
  • Welding and Cutting Technology

 

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



91¸£ÀûÉç does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Compliance with Section 504 is coordinated by The Office of Student Affairs, 910 Highway 19 North, Meridian, MS 39307. Email: 504Compliance@meridiancc.edu. Compliance with Title IX is coordinated by Mr. Derek Mosley, Social Science Instructor, 910 Highway 19 North, Meridian, MS 39307. Email: Derek.Mosley@meridiancc.edu.

91¸£ÀûÉç is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TTY/TDD: 800-582-2233.