Training \ job training programs

Mississippi offers one of the best workforce training programs in the nation. Through local partnerships with WIN Job Centers, Colleges and Universities, Mississippi is able to offer businesses full-scale customized training programs, which can involve assistances from the first advertisement for new hires to continuing education for experienced employees.

WIN JOB CENTERS

WIN Job Centers provide a convenient one-stop employment and training services to businesses and job seekers. WIN Job Centers provide customers easy access to services in the areas of employment, training, education, human services, and economic development – in just one location.

For Businesses

WIN Job Centers provide a range of services and training opportunities to help businesses meet their human resources recruiting, screening, and training needs. Unless otherwise stated, services are provided at no cost to businesses and individuals. Available services include:

Internet access to post job listings and review resumes
Database of qualified workers
Recruiting and screen of job candidates
Proficiency testing for employees
On-the-Job customized training assistance
Information on Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC)
Form & guidance for filing a Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) petition

For Job Seekers

Some of the services available to job seekers include:

Resume preparation assistance
Job search & placement assistance
Internet access for job searches and resume posting
Access to office equipment (computer, fax machine, copier, & telephones)
Information and referral to training
Information on and referral to child care, transportation and other support services

CENTER LOCATIONS

Canton

152 Watford Parkway Dr.

601-859-7609

Carthage

202 C. O. Brooks St.

601-267-9282

Hazlehurst

1016 Carroll Drive

601-894-2121

Jackson

350 W. Woodrow Wilson Dr.

601-914-0230

Jackson

420 E. Woodrow Wilson Dr.

601-368-2900

Kosciusko

115 Northside Shopping Center

662-289-2621

Mendenhall

150 W Court St.

601-847-1322

Pearl

212 St. Paul St.

601-939-0786