Career Assessment and Resources

The Workforce Training Specialist at Southwest MS Community College provides assistance to individuals wanting to improve their opportunities in the workplace.

A variety of programs, materials and services are available to help individuals make informed decisions about education, training and work options.

The lab has computer and/or pencil/paper tests to provide new and motivating ways to assess aptitudes, interests, values, and skills.

Assessment activities include:

• Interest Assessments
  • Choices (MS Bridges)
  • Self Directed Search
• Educational Assessments
  • TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education)
  • ASSET Test
  • GED Test (General Educational Development)
  • WorkKeys (Locating Information, Reading for Information, and Applied Mathematics)

Other Resources include:

• Occupation Information
• Employment Outlook - State and National
• College Information
• Financial Aid Resources
  • Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA)
  • Free college scholarship search and financial aid
  • The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
  • College View
  • College Scholarships
  • Free scholarships and financial aid
• The Internet for information and job search
  • Mississippi Department of Employment Security
  • Mississippi Careers
  • Monster Career Search
  • Job Bank USA

These services are not only available to students and faculty, but to anyone needing help with education and career planning.

Test Schedules

• TABE Schedule (PDF)
• Career Readiness Certificate Test Schedule (PDF)

Contact Information

CLOAKING
Workforce Training Specialist
Regional Workforce Training Center
Room 126
(601) 276-3842