Services
A variety of services and programs are available to prepare students and workers for the diverse economy on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The workforce service providers include:
Workforce Investment Network (WIN) Job Center provides convenient, one-stop employment and training services to job seekers and employers.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) offers one- and two-year degrees in a number of fields.
MGCCC continuing education programs are available in areas including computer applications, health occupations training, skills development training and professional development. Through MGCCC’s Workforce Development department, training programs can be customized and conducted on-site to meet the needs of businesses or public entities..
Tulane University School of Continuing Studies offers a bachelor of arts degree in casino/resort studies, as well as four-year degrees, two-year associate degrees and certificates in a variety of areas.
University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus offers bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, specialist’s degrees and doctoral degrees in numerous areas.
Virginia College Gulf Coast in Biloxi is a technical college that offers a variety of programs, resulting in both diplomas and associate degrees, in such diverse fields as office management, health and medical, criminal justice, casino resort management and paralegal.
William Carey University offers undergraduate degrees in arts, fine arts, science, music, science in business, science in nursing and general studies. Graduate programs are also available.
Keesler Medical Center allows civilian physicians to complete their residency training at Keesler.
In addition to a strong, growing, skilled workforce, Harrison County has many other amenities to offer businesses looking to expand, relocate or start from scratch, like deep-water access to Gulf of Mexico shipping lanes, a foreign trade zone, fully developed industrial sites and significant GO Zone tax incentives. If you are interested in finding out more about these great amenities or the available workforce development programs, call the Harrison County Development Commission, (228) 896-5020.
