Education

Ricky G. Ford, president of Northeast, said state funding for workforce training, faculty retention, campus improvements and adult education could shape Mississippi’s community colleges in a TigerTalk episode.

Northeast said promotions, confidence and degrees are closer than people think and encouraged them to start now by visiting nemcc.edu.

A social media post that urged prospective students to apply at nemcc.edu later displayed the platform’s ‘This content isn’t available right now’ notice, which said the content may have been restricted or deleted.

Northeast Mississippi Community College said it hosted community and industry leaders from across its five-county region to share a vision for the college’s future and strengthen regional partnerships.

Northeast Mississippi Community College posted photos of its Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony and congratulated the newest graduates, the college said in a social media post.

Northeast Mississippi Community College posted photos from its Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony, calling the event “a night filled with proud smiles, meaningful moments, and a milestone worth celebrating,” the college said in a social media post.

Northeast said it is encouraging people who delayed college to apply for fall, offering online and in-person programs, affordable tuition and student support at NEMCC.edu.

#NEMCC mourns the loss of Harvey Childers, a former basketball coach who led the Tigers from 1985 to 1992 and finished as a top winner in program history.

President Ford told the TigerTalk podcast the Jobs Promise Performance Program could affect students, workforce training and higher education. He said Northeast is preparing students for high-demand careers and offered campus updates.

Northeast says its online programs allow students balancing work, family or other commitments to earn degrees without putting their lives on hold, according to information on its website.