Capital/Central Region Education

Copiah County

Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Wesson Campus

1028 JC Redd Drive
Wesson, MS 39191
Phone: (601) 643-5101
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Services Provided: Copiah-Lincoln Community College provides a range of courses, degrees, and certifications. Specific information about available programs can be found on their website or contact them directly.

Website: https://www.colin.edu/

Hinds County

Hinds Community College

501 East Main Street
Raymond, MS 39154
Phone: (601) 857-3431
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Hinds Community College at Rankin provides a variety of courses, degrees, and certifications. Specific information about available programs can be found on their website or contact them directly.  
Website: https://www.eccc.edu/

Reaching & Educating for Community Hope (RECH) Foundation

1005 Ann Banks Street
Jackson, MS 39213
Phone: (601) 918-2970
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The RECH Foundation provides a variety of assistance to individuals and families impacted by crime and incarceration.

  • Access to Entrepreneurship training, GED & continuous education
  • Financial literacy, management, and education
  • Case Management
  • Peer Support Connection
  • Camp, program & services to children of incarcerated parents
  • Diversity & Inclusion education
  • In-prison programming

Website: www.rechfoundationms.org

Leake County

East Central Community College, Career Advancement Center

121 East Main Street
Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 298-0723
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Neshoba, Leake, Newton, Scott, Winson
Services Provided: East Central Community College Career Advancement Center provides a wide range of courses, degrees, and certifications. Specific information about available programs can be found on their website or contact them directly.
 *Even though this school is located outside of the county, they support students who live in Leake County
Website: https://www.eccc.edu/

Madison County

Holmes Community College - Ridgeland Campus

412 West Ridgeland Avenue
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Phone: (601) 856-5400
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Holmes Community College at Ridgeland provides a range of courses, degrees, and certifications. Specific information about available programs can be found on their website or contact them directly.  
*Even though this school is located outside of the county, they support students who live in Madison County.
Website: https://holmescc.edu

Rankin County

Hands UP Outreach Ministry, Grace Center Campus

155 Brandon Avenue
Richland, MS 39218
Phone: (601) 826-0449 or (601) 826-0442
Hours: Monday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Services Provided: The Grace Center Campus is a faith-based resource center for formerly incarcerated people that are looking for employment and/or seeking education. Please call for more information on how to apply.

  • Job Skills
  • Bible Study
  • GED Tutoring
  • English as Second Language (ESL)
  • Computer Classes
  • Career/Life Training

Website: www.rankincwjc.org

Hinds Community College, Rankin Campus

3805 US - 80
Pearl, MS 39208
Phone: (601) 298-0723
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Hinds Community College at Rankin provides a range of courses, degrees, and certifications. Specific information about available programs can be found on their website or contact them directly.  
*Even though this school is located outside of the county, they support students who live in Rankin County.
Website: https://www.eccc.edu/

Scott County

East Central Community College, Career Advancement Center

121 East Main Street
Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: (601) 298-0723
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Counties Served: Neshoba, Leake, Newton, Scott, Winson
Services Provided: East Central Community College Career Advancement Center provides a wide range of courses, degrees, and certifications. Specific information about available programs can be found on their website or contact them directly.
 *Even though this school is located outside of the county, they support students who live in Scott County
Website: https://www.eccc.edu/

Simpson County

Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Simpson County Center

151 Co-Lin Drive,
Mendenhall, MS 39114
Phone: (601) 849.5149
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Copiah -Lincoln Community College provides a range of courses, degrees, and certifications. Specific information about available programs can be found on their website or contact them directly.  
Website: https://www.colin.edu/

Smith County

Jones County Junior College

900 South Court Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
Phone: (601) 477-4000 or (601) 477-4025
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Services Provided: Jones County Junior College provides a range of courses, degrees, and certifications. Specific information about available programs can be found on their website or contact them directly.  
*Even though this school is located outside of the county, they support students who live in Smith County.
Website: https://www.jcjc.edu/

Warren County

Hinds Community College, Vicksburg Campus

755 MS-27
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Phone: (601) 629-6881
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Hinds Community College provides a range of courses, degrees, and certifications. Specific information about available programs can be found on their website or contact them directly.  
*Even though this school is located outside of the county, they support students who live in Warren County.
Website: www.hindscc.edu

Yazoo County

Holmes Community College - Yazoo Center

637 East 15th Street
Yazoo City, MS 39194
Phone: (601) 856-5400
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Services Provided: Holmes Community College at Yazoo provides a range of courses, degrees, and certifications. Specific information about available programs can be found on their website or contact them directly.  
Website: https://holmescc.edu/about-us/yazoo-center/