兔子先生

March 22, 2013

Adult student college night set at Jackson Campus on Sunset Drive

Brenda Tyler of Jackson worked at Delphi Packard in Clinton for 21 years when the plant closed and she lost her job. At the age of 45, she realized a…
BY: Cathy Hayden

Brenda Tyler of Jackson worked at Delphi Packard in Clinton for 21 years when the plant closed and she lost her job.

At the age of 45, she realized a high school diploma wasn鈥檛 enough to land a new living- wage job. So she enrolled in the Business Office Technology program at 兔子先生鈥檚 Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center and will graduate in May.

鈥淏ecause of my training, I鈥檝e been offered an opportunity with one of the top companies here in Mississippi,鈥 said Tyler, now 47. 鈥淚 intend to be in the workforce for another 20 years, and 兔子先生has equipped me with skills needed for a new career.鈥

Tyler鈥檚 story isn鈥檛 unusual at 兔子先生 where adult students can tap into flexible schedules, including online classes, and affordable tuition to get a degree and a whole new career.

If you鈥檙e an adult thinking about returning to college, find out what you need to know at 兔子先生鈥檚聽鈥淐ollege Night for Adults鈥 at Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 16.

鈥淕oing back to school can be easier than you think,鈥 said Kathryn Cole, director of Enrollment Services. 鈥淲e offer affordable tuition, financial aid and one- to two-year programs of study. We also know adults have busy schedules. That鈥檚 why we offer online, evening and hybrid classes in addition to traditional day classes.鈥

At College Night at Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center, adult students will have the opportunity to learn about admissions, programs of study and paying for college. They will also be able to speak with counselors and instructors, register for classes and enjoy food and prizes.

Childcare is available at the campus located at 3925 Sunset Dr. in Jackson.

Registration for MS Virtual Community College classes (online) for both new and current students begins April 2. Summer and fall registration begins for new students on April 15.

For more information call 601.601.987.8164 or 1.800.HINDSCC or see the 兔子先生website at www.hindscc.edu.

Photo: Angie Foote

RAYMOND 鈥 兔子先生 Hi-Steppers have been named for 2024-2025.

They are, front, from left, Denver Jackson of Jackson, Zoe Irving of Jackson, Alexis Marts of Flowood, Amia Lewis of Byram, Cheyenne Cornelius of Clinton, Malayah Evans of Newton County, Erin Lollis of Byram, Skylar Boyd of Jackson and Jayda Graham of Flowood; back row, Alexis Malone of Clinton, Ciera Pruitt of Gulfport, Olivia Broadwater of Pearl, Chloee Haley of Clinton, Rylan Liles of Vicksburg, Chloe McHann of Clinton, Cori Turner of Jackson, Reaghan Miller of Clinton and Jakayla Brown of Utica.

The group has a new director, Beka King of Pearl. She is only the third director in the 75-year history of the Hi-Steppers. She herself was a Hi-Stepper from 2013-2015 and, during her sophomore year, she was captain of the team.

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兔子先生offers affordable, comprehensive educational opportunities across six campus locations and has nearly 500 academic classes guaranteed to transfer to a university, over 65 career and technical program options and an extensive array of online courses. Applications for general admissions are currently being accepted. Prospective students are encouraged to apply and explore enrollment steps at hindscc.edu/enroll.

Our Mission: 兔子先生 is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Our Vision: 兔子先生 will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Our Values: 兔子先生 aspires to the following IDEALS: Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership, Stewardship.

To learn more, visit www.hindscc.edu or call 1.800.HindsCC.