This presentation was delivered at NADO's Annual Training Conference, held in Anchorage, Alaska on September 9-12, 2017. RDOs can play a variety of roles in ensuring a region has a skilled and engaged talent pool of workers. These efforts include spearheading training and workforce development programs, supporting educational and mentoring opportunities, and providing networking assistance and advice for job seekers. Learn what new programs have been established by RDOs across the country that are providing wide-ranging support to both local workers and employers, which in turn are making their regions more competitive and prosperous. Jenifer Buford, Community Development Director, East Central PDD, Newton, MS Lisa Hankins, REDI Director, Southwest Tennessee Development District, Jackson, TN Danna Stansbury, Deputy Executive Director, Land of Sky Regional Council, Asheville, NC Carol Jackson, Executive Director, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council, Parkersburg, WV, Moderator

1. MCC Workforce Building
Creating Opportunities for your Workforce
Presented by: Jenifer Buford & Kawana McCary
East Central Planning & Development District

2. MCC Project was sponsored by

3. Workforce

4. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
helps job seekers and workers access employment,
education, training and support services to succeed in
the labor market and matches employers with the
skilled workers they need to compete in the global
economy. WIOA is administered by the U.S.
Department of Labor.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

5. Programs Provided by
Meridian Community College Workforce
• Job Seeker Services
• Job Search Assistance
• Resume Preparation
• Resource Center
• Referral to Training and
other services
• Career Assessments
• Training for Job Seekers
• Employer Services
• Post Job Openings
• Provide Pre-Employment
Screenings
• On-The-Job Training
Resources
• Interview Space
• Training for Job Seekers

6. MCC Workforce Building (Old Walmart)
October 2014

7. MCC Workforce Building (Old Walmart)
October 2014

8. MCC Workforce Building (Old Walmart)
October 2014

9. Construction of the MCC
Workforce Building
2015-2017

10. Meridian Community College Workforce
Building

11. Construction of MCC Workforce Building
December 2015

12. Construction of MCC Workforce Building
December 2015

13. Construction of MCC Workforce Building
April 2016

14. Construction of MCC Workforce Building
April 2016

15. Construction of MCC Workforce Building
April 2016

16. Construction of MCC Workforce Building
April 2016

17. Construction of MCC Workforce Building
May 2016

18. Construction of MCC Workforce Building
May 2016

19. Construction of MCC Workforce Building
September 2016

20. Construction of MCC Workforce Building
September 2016

21. Construction of MCC Workforce Building
September 2016

22. Construction of MCC Workforce Building
September 2016

23. Construction of MCC Workforce Building
October 2016

24. Completion of MCC
Workforce Building

25. Completion of MCC Workforce Building
June 2017

26. Completion of MCC Workforce Building
June 2017

27. Completion of MCC Workforce Building
June 2017

28. Completion of MCC Workforce Building
June 2017

29. Completion of MCC Workforce Building
June 2017

30. Completion of MCC Workforce Building
June 2017

31. Completion of MCC Workforce Building
June 2017

32. Grand Opening of the
MCC Workforce
Building

33. MCC Workforce Grand Opening

34. MCC Workforce Grand Opening

35. Riley Foundation Tour
MCC Workforce Building

36. Rooms and Departments
at the
MCC Workforce Development
Center

37. Lobby at the MCC Workforce Building

38. Big Conference Room
MCC Workforce Building

39. Kitchen
MCC Workforce Building

40. Deen Davidson Conference Room
MCC Workforce Building

41. Janet Heggie Room
MCC Workforce Building

42. Richie McAlister Room
MCC Workforce Building

43. Shirley Nell Goodman Room
MCC Workforce Building

44. Customizable Training Rooms
MCC Workforce Building

45. Customizable Training Rooms
MCC Workforce Building

46. Computer Labs
MCC Workforce Building

47. Breakroom
MCC Workforce Building

48. Workroom Dedication
MCC Workforce Building

49. Training at the
MCC Workforce Development
Center

50. Commercial Truck Driving Simulation
MCC Workforce Building

51. Construction Trade
MCC Workforce Building

52. Electrical Technology
MCC Workforce Building

53. Industrial Maintenance Technology
MCC Workforce Building

54. Industrial Maintenance Technology
MCC Workforce Building

55. Medical Training Class
MCC Workforce Building

56. Welding
MCC Workforce Building

57. Welding
MCC Workforce Building

58. Welding
MCC Workforce Building

68. Links:
http://www.mcc.cc.ms.us/Assets/1pdfs/community-and-business-
development/workforce-development/Workforce%202017%20Fall-
web.pdf