MindLeaders
The community and junior college system has expanded its distance education initiatives to include workforce training online. In doing so, the system has partnered with MindLeaders to offer self-paced skills courses. This partnership opens the door to over 1,000 skills training courses in information technology, management, and other valuable areas at an affordable cost. For a complete listing of courses, visit the MindLeaders course catalog. Once you have identified a course of interest, contact your local workforce center for pricing information and to begin the registration process.
MindLeaders Program ----- Participant Information
How does it work? --- Once you have completed the registration process, you will have access to the courses for a period of one year. (Note: Your college or employer may require you to complete the courses in less time.) You can learn to access the courses, and navigate the system by reviewing the information below.
MindLeaders Program --- Administrative Information
This section is designed to aid administrators in the workforce centers in informing and registering participants for the MindLeaders program. In order to facilitate this page, below you will find a series of questions and headings that will guide you through the process.
1) How can individuals take advantage of these programs?
Individuals, college employees, students, or companies may register for MindLeaders courses. All registrations are done and fees collected through the workforce centers. Employers may submit/request workforce projects based on MindLeaders training. Reimburse for MindLeaders expenditures will be made only after individuals have successfully completed requested courses.
2) How does the MindLeaders program work?
The state has licensed all of the courses in the MindLeaders library, so any course is available to an individual. Once registered, that individual has access to the library for a period of one year. The MindLeaders software is an html delivery mechanism, and performs well even on home connections. For information on how the course work, assessment, etc. review the MindLeaders website, and the MindLeaders educational services pages designed for administrators.
3) How can employers take advantage of these opportunities?
Employers may submit/request workforce projects based on any of the three tiers of online learning. The SBCJC will reimburse for MindLeaders expenditures only after individuals have successfully completed requested courses.
4) What is the registration process?
· Individuals may register for MindLeaders courses through any workforce center, by paying the appropriate fee, and indicating the courses they wish to take.
· Authorized center personnel must then register the student by emailing the students name, numberical student id and courses request to msvcc@sbcjc.cc.ms.us with the subject heading Mindleraders Registration.
· Registration confirmation will be sent within five working days of the registration request.
5) How do we monitor progress on MindLeaders courses?
The MindLeaders delivery system makes reports available for monitoring progress. To obtain a report, email your request to msvcc@sbcjc.cc.ms.us indicating the student or group that you need a report for. Reports will be emailed back to you in a spreadsheet readable format. Reports will be generated as timely as possible, but may take up to 5 working days.
Mississippi State Board For community and Junior Colleges – Workforce Contacts
Dexter Holloway Director Workforce dholloway@sbcjc.cc.ms.us 601-432-6373
Joseph Larry Program Specialist jlar@sbcjc.cc.ms.us 601-432-6373
Rodney Hodges Program Specialist rhodges@sbcjc.cc.ms.us 601-432-6373
Oddie Floyd Admin Secretary ofloyd@sbcjc.cc.ms.us 601-473-6373
Mississippi Virtual Community College – 3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
601-432-6518
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