Tiger Talk Podcast by Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the Tiger Apprenticeship program. Ford talks about how it is a win-win-win for not only the students, Northeast but employers as well. Ford discusses the aspects of the program, what students get out of the program, how it affects the college, and how employers can train students for full-time employment after their time at one of the top community colleges in the nation. Ford also talks about where the funding comes from and how the program has exploded with interest from community members wanting to hire Northeast students. To wrap up, Ford shares updates on Northeast News, discussing athletics, academics, workforce development, student activities, human resources, and other important topics at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the family-like atmosphere that Northeast employees enjoy. Ford talks about all the thought and effort that goes into boosting employee morale and how events like the Tigertown Tailgate and lunch at the president's home are ways to make employees feel appreciated. Ford discusses the different thought processes that go into making the family atmosphere at Northeast one of the best in the nation and how that translates to customer service not only for the students but also for community members. To wrap up, Ford shares updates on Northeast News, discussing athletics, academics, workforce development, student activities, human resources, and other important topics at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the Success Center at Northeast. From helping students in all steps of the process during their educational career at Northeast, the Success Center plays a vital role in making all students successful. The Succes Center not only offers success coaches, who help students stay on track and identify problems that may derail a student, but the Success Center also provides tutoring, the co-lab, special populations, and the counseling center along with advising in a one-stop shop so a student does not have to be stigmatized when seeking help. To wrap up, Ford shares updates on Northeast News, discussing athletics, academics, workforce development, student activities, human resources, and other important topics at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss what sets Northeast apart from many other community colleges and institutions of higher learning nationwide. To wrap up, Ford shares updates on Northeast News, discussing athletics, academics, workforce development, student activities, human resources, and other important topics at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss many of the events that the college has held in the first week that Northeast has been back in session for the Fall 2024 semester and many of the events and happenings that are planned for the remainder of the semester. Since the entire episode is dedicated to the updates, events, and happenings on and around the Northeast campus, Ford foregoes the wrap-up to squeeze in more events for the listeners.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss how instructors at the top community college in the nation are incorporating technology into the classroom. Ford highlights how the Fine Arts department, especially music majors, has embraced technology to help students score music pieces and even assist them in their vocal lessons. He also showcases how the college's Business and Engineering Technology programs, including auto mechanics and service, collision repair, and precision manufacturing and machining, have integrated technology into their lessons. While discussing these divisions, Ford emphasizes how technology has become ingrained in the learning process across the campus and how many faculty members are embracing it in their teaching. To wrap up, Ford shares updates on Northeast News, discussing athletics, academics, workforce development, student activities, human resources, and other important topics happening at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Ford gives tips on how to make the school year successful. In pulling from not only his years as president of the top community college in the country but from his time as the Lady Tigers basketball coach and even his time in recruiting, Ford talks about the different ways the start of school affects everyone from students to faculty, to parents and all employees. Ford talks about the anticipation of the first day of school and how to become the best student possible by not only excelling in academics, with study tips, but how to become a well-rounded person as well. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses athletics, academics, workforce, student activities, and human resources, along with many more important things happening at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the upcoming mini conference that the college will be hosting on Monday, August 12. Ford talks about how notable events like the mini-conference are not only important to faculty but all employees who attend the one-day event. Ford lists off some of the highlights of the conference including some off-campus presenters for PERS and Mississippi Deferred Comp and some lectures that hold special interests like the changes to Title IX and the ever-popular "Food with the First Lady," where First Lady LuAnne Ford will talk about the formation of "Food with the First Lady," and what is in works for the program. During the one-day conference, Northeast will hold over 20 different sessions for employees to participate in. Ford also talks about how the mini-conference and employee development events play a significant role in increasing employee morale and helping employees connect and network with each other. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses athletics, academics, workforce, student activities, and human resources, along with many more important things happening at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the college's Office of Continuing Education and all that it does to add value to not only the college but the community. Under the direction of Phyllis Colson, the Northeast Office of Continuing Education is responsible for a myriad of classes, courses, events and other opportunities for those wanting to better themselves in a short time frame. As Ford points out, someone may not have 2-3-4 years to invest toward a degree but with Continuing Education, that time is cut down to just days, weeks or even months and helps prepare a person with valuable skills. Ford discusses how continuing education is linked to classes like the Part-Time Reserve Law Enforcement Training Academy and the ever-popular commercial truck driving classes, as well as how continuing education provides training to local hospitality workers through ServSafe workshops and the Radiology Workshop for Dental Assistants. Ford also talks about the Region IV science fair that the Office of Continuing Education is responsible for and a variety of other opportunities that Colson and her staff offer to not only Northeast employees, and students but the community and area workforce as well. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses athletics, academics, workforce, student activities, and human resources, along with many more important things happening at one of the nation’s top community colleges. 

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss how the college partners with business and other professional agencies to help put students first. From talking about the Tiger Apprenticeship Program to WIOA and the Gateway Youth Program, Ford discusses all the options the college has to help students gain experience while they are in college and have a leg up on the competition when they enter the workforce full-time. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses athletics, academics, workforce, student activities, and human resources, along with many more important things happening at one of the nation’s top community colleges. 

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.