MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – Meridian Community College (MCC) highlighted its workforce training programs Tuesday during a visit from State Treasurer David McRae. McRae, joined by Lee Youngblood, director of the unclaimed property division for the State Treasury, toured the College’s Workforce Development Center to learn how MCC is preparing students for in-demand careers in fields such as diesel mechanics, welding, industrial maintenance, and more.
“What stood out to me is the focus on hands-on training and job placement,” McRae said. “I kept asking, ‘Do these students have jobs when they finish?’ The answer was yes. These programs are helping young men and women step directly into great careers.”
McRae also took the opportunity to discuss the state’s 529 savings programs, which assist in paying for education, including community college and technical training. He pointed out that an increasing number of students are opting for career-focused programs over traditional four-year degrees.
“MCC is meeting that demand by offering training that leads to strong, good-paying jobs,” McRae said.
For more information about MCC’s workforce programs, visit meridiancc.edu.
