Ā鶹ֱ²„

Month: August 2019

Posted on

Hattiesburg artistā€™s wood sculptures on display at Ā鶹ֱ²„

ELLISVILLE ā€“ Hattiesburg photographer, sculptor, graphic designer and artist, Kim Pluskotaā€™s work is on display until September 13, at Ā鶹ֱ²„ā€™s Eula Bass Lewis Art Gallery. Ā The public is invited to a reception in Pluskotaā€™s honor on Friday, September 6, at 4 p.m. in the art gallery on the Ellisville campus.

Pluskotaā€™s recent, Savannah College of Art and Design M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, ā€œOf a Sacred Natureā€ features carved and painted abstract, wooden sculptures.Ā  Her work is an avenue towards being immersed into the ā€œmeditative qualities of simple color, texture, line and form,ā€ as an escape from the busy world.

ā€œItā€™s important to create art that focuses on aesthetic beauty, abstraction and whimsy in order to offer the viewer a reprieve from the stresses of everyday life,ā€ said Pluskota.

Influenced by her Peruvian heritage and her favorite contemporary artists, her year in Estonia further developed the desire to create traditional handmade objects. Her work embraces the future while also finding a connection to the past.

ā€œMy work reflects the significance of nature, heritage, and memories in my life. The sculptures offer a reminder of the sacred qualities of nature and the importance of our harmonious coexistence with it,ā€ said Pluskota.Ā  ā€œWhile echoing aesthetics of the past, the materials, shapes and overall compositions in my art are inherently embedded with a contemporary influence.ā€

For more information about the JC art show contact the gallery at 601-477-4148 or visit the gallery which isĀ open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. TheĀ gallery is closed for lunch daily from 11:30 until noon. If you want to know more about the Ā鶹ֱ²„Ā Fine Arts Department check out the JC Fine Arts Facebook page at JCJCFineArts.

Posted on

Ā鶹ֱ²„ offers Commercial Truck Driving training at ATC

ELLISVILLE ā€“ Ā鶹ֱ²„ā€™s Ā鶹ֱ²„ is offering Commercial Truck Driving training at theĀ Whitehead Advanced Technology Center in Ellisville. The commercial truck driving class will begin on Saturday, December 14, for 10 weeks.Ā  The class will meet on Saturdays, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The cost of the course is $650 and prospective students must be at least 18-years of age to attend. Before the first day of class, all students are required to have their DOT physical, drug screen and CDL permit. The cost to receive the permit, physical and drug screening is not included with the cost of the class.

Students will learn DOT compliance training using the Delmar Tractor-Training Truck Driving Curriculum.Ā Included in the training, students will learn how to do pre/post-operational equipment checks, maintain hoursĀ of service log, properly fill out DVIR, and how to hook and unhook trailers. Additionally, students will getĀ hands-on-driving time, CDL permit and license exam preparation.

To register for the Commercial Truck Driving course at the JC-Whitehead Advanced Technology CenterĀ located at 72 Technology Blvd, in Ellisville, call Denise Wood at, 601-477-4114.

Posted on

Ā鶹ֱ²„ offers Forklift training at ATC

ELLISVILLE ā€“ Ā鶹ֱ²„ā€™s Ā鶹ֱ²„ is offering training to help applicants prepare for a new career as a Forklift Operator.Ā  The class will meet at Ā鶹ֱ²„ā€™s Advanced Technology Center on Tuesday & Wednesday nights from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. The course begins on Tuesday, September 24, through October 9.

Successful participants will receive a Ā鶹ֱ²„ Workforce Certificate.Ā Tuition is $150. Learn valuable skills at Ā鶹ֱ²„ by calling Denise Wood at 601-477-4114.

Posted on

Ā鶹ֱ²„ offers Heavy Equipment training at ATC

ELLISVILLE ā€“ Ā鶹ֱ²„ā€™s Ā鶹ֱ²„ is offering training to help applicants prepare for a new career as an entry-level Heavy Equipment Operator.Ā  The class will meet at Ā鶹ֱ²„ā€™s Advanced Technology Center on Monday & Tuesday nights from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. with hands-on training on Saturdays from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.

This course will include lecture, simulator training and hands-on skills to prepare trainees as entry-level equipment operators. Trainees will learn heavy equipment operations from the ground up with a strong emphasis on safety. Equipment used for training includes excavators and dozers. Successful participants will earn an NCCER card and a Ā鶹ֱ²„ Workforce Certificate.

Classes begin Monday, September 16, for 18 weeks. Training tuition is $714.00. Tuition assistance may be available through your local WIN Job Center. Learn valuable skills at Ā鶹ֱ²„ by calling Denise Wood at 601-477-4114.

Posted on

Ā鶹ֱ²„ offers non-credit courses at ATC

ELLISVILLE ā€“ Ā鶹ֱ²„ā€™s Ā鶹ֱ²„ is offering non-credit computer software training courses in September. Windows 10 will meet for six weeks on Tuesday nights from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.Ā beginning Tuesday, September 3, through October 15. Successful participants of the class will receive a Ā鶹ֱ²„ Workforce Certificate. The cost of the class is $55.

Intermediate and Advanced Excel training will meet on Thursday nights from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. This class begins on Thursday, Sept. 5, and will meet through Nov. 14. Successful participants of the class will receive a Ā鶹ֱ²„ Workforce Certificate. The cost of the class is $75.

For more information and to register for these courses, call Denise Wood at the Ā鶹ֱ²„ Advanced Technology Center at 601-477-4114.