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July 19, 2019

兔子先生CC, ERDC partner on Coding Academy, seek applicants

Classes in unique academy begin Aug. 19
BY: Danny Barrett Jr.

VICKSBURG 鈥 兔子先生 is about to embark on the second year of its partnership with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center on a computer coding academy and is looking for applicants.

Classes begin Aug. 19 at ERDC鈥檚 facility on Halls Ferry Road and meet 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Campus officials say the 12-month program represents opportunities aplenty for the Vicksburg-Warren Campus and those looking to build a career in Information Technology.

鈥淭he academy continues to be offered as a for-credit curriculum here Vicksburg, and it鈥檚 a great chance for the community to develop the skills needed for the workforce of the future,鈥 said Marvin Moak, vice president of the Vicksburg-Warren Campus.

Students in the program will learn the most current computer coding skills in a mix of classroom and actual coding. Students will focus on the practical application of technology in a hands-on work environment and also learn the soft skills necessary for employment. Upon completion of the course, students will have earned a career certificate from the college.

The program represents an exceptional opportunity to grow the local economy through cutting-edge workforce training.

鈥淭he Vicksburg Coding Academy is a unique educational opportunity that will provide a hands-on immersive workplace environment that will provide a wide variety of coding instruction that will result in skills we need at ERDC and other employers in the region,鈥 said Dr. Jerry Ballard, ERDC鈥檚 Information Technology Laboratory Computational Science and Engineering Division chief.

Coordinating the program for Hinds, along with full-time instructor Jim Dismuke, is Dr. Jeffery Holland, former director of ERDC.

鈥淭he in-demand skills being taught in the Coding Academy are essential to the future of economic development in our community and state,鈥 Holland said.

For information on the program, contact Moak鈥檚 office at 601.629.6804.

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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