Workforce Development & Training
The Center of Higher Learning offers a wide variety of short-term, non-academic training classes to Stennis and the surrounding community. These classes include Microsoft Office computer classes, information technology (IT) certification courses, federal acquisition and contract management classes, and more.
The Center of Higher Learning has the unique flexibility to contract for specialized non-academic technical training from universities and qualified consulting firms from across the United States and offer these classes to all organizations and employees at the Stennis Space Center and surrounding community. This capability allows the employees of Stennis to remain current in their fields, gain new knowledge in highly complex and specialized areas, and allows organizations to remain technologically competitive.
In addition, CHL can develop and deliver customized training classes on a wide variety of topics. Please contact the CHL offices to find out about available courses or request a learning program tailored to fit individual needs.
Microsoft Training
CHL and Pearl River Community College Workforce Development have joined forces to offer a full range of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Publisher classes in the CHL computer labs. To inquire about the latest schedule of classes and the costs associated with attending, please contact Ms. Rebekah at 601-408-1113 or rejackson@prcc.edu
GIS Training
CHL and Pearl River Community College Workforce Development sponsor GIS courses at the Stennis Space Center. For more information on upcoming courses, please contact Ms. Rebekah Jackson at 601-408-1113 or rejackson@prcc.edu .
IT Software Training / IT Certification
CHL and United Training have formed a partnership to provide a full range of technical computer IT courses at Stennis. Many of these classes lead to IT certification. All classes are taught in the CHL computer training labs in Bldg. 1103.
For more information on these classes, please go here.
CHL Computer Training Labs
The Center of Higher Learning has two fully equipped high-end computer training labs in Bldg. 1103 that are available for the Stennis Space Center and surrounding community to lease for computer training. Lab #1 has 14 student computers and 1 instructor computer. These machines run Windows 10, have 32GB of memory, 1 TB hard-drives, and a dual monitor setup. Lab #2 has 10 student computers and 1 instructor computer. These machines also have Windows 10, have 32GB of memory, 1 TB hard-drives, and a dual monitor setup.
Both computer labs have projectors connected to the instructor's computer, whiteboards, and wired or wireless internet access. Unique student accounts can be created along with personal storage space. Software includes Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, & Access), ArcGIS, and Mozilla Firefox. Special software requests can be made. Companies can load their own software for internal training purposes. Call today for rates and more information!
Contact Information
To discuss or arrange workforce development training, please contact Keith Long at (228) 688-7662 or by e-mail at Keith.Long@usm.edu .