Jackson Free Press

Are you jobless, or do you feel limited in your current job? Several local organizations can help you get the skills and assistance you need to move up in the working world.

Job Corps (multiple locations, http://www.jobcorp.org) provides help with education, computer fluency to help job-search skills, industry-related technical and academic skills, and personal management and social skills. The student becomes a Job Corps graduate when he or she has successfully found a job, has living accommodations, transportation and responds to periodic surveys.

Minact Inc. (5220 Keele St., 601-362-1631) is the operating center for Job Corps and also offers on-site job training.

Career Development Center (2703 First Ave., 601-960-5322, http://cdc.jpsms.org) offers Jackson high-school students technical education in the fields of cosmetology, computer systems, carpentry and other vocational training.

Stewpot Community Services (1100 W. Capitol St., 601-353-2759 and 845 W. Amite St., 601-949-3540, http://www.stewpot.org) has a free computer lab for the public, especially children. It offers free job training, GED classes, Internet training and educational software. Tutors help the members learn how to navigate the system and write resumes.

Goodwill Industries International Inc. (104 E. State St., 601-853-8110, http://www.goodwill.org) offers job training in various fields such as health care, information technology, retail and food services. At its career center, members can learn to build a resume, practice for job interviews, learn to dress and network. Goodwill can also place people in temporary jobs while they wait for full employment.

CNA Training Center (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Drive, Suite 3620, 601-364-1188 and 40100 Highway 82 W., Suite 10, 662-254-9911, http://www.cnatrainingcenter.com) is a minority-owned non-profit that offers a six-week training program for applicants who want to become certified nursing assistants. Mississippi Department of Health approved, the Center provides classroom and clinical training that prepares students for employment.

Computer Co-op (2807 Old Canton Road, Rainbow Plaza, 601-981-6925 and 601-982-4471, http://www.computercoop.com) provides free Internet access.

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