1972-1977

48-The Newton Record, October 29, 1980

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Training Programs Discussed JACKSON--Gov. William Winter recently dispatched Steve Patterson of his office to explain the CETA Classroom Training Programs for fi scal year 1981 to Senators Joe Mulholland and Tommy Brooks, Representatives Bennett Malone, Mike Eakes and Dick Livingston, and Dr. Charles V. Wright, president of East Central Junior College .

program is a significant part of this important ef– fort." A total of $727 ,539 has been allocated to operate the Classroom Training Program in Newton, Neshoba, Leake and Scott counties. A total of 104 persons are scheduled to be trained in these programs. Classroom training skills to be of– fered include: small gasoline engine repair, building maintenance, clerical skills, and career development. Detailed information may be obtained from local Employment Security Commission offices. Pictured left to right : Steve Patterson, Dr . Robert Robinson, executive director of the Governor's Office of Job Development and Training; Dr. Charles V. Wright; Rep. Bennett Malone; Sen. Tommy Brooks; Rep. Dick Livingston; Rep. Mike Eakes; and Sen. Joe Mulholland.

According to Winter, the training program, which is spon 1 sored by the Governor's Office of Job Development and Training, is designed to - provide eligible ~participants with the skills and know-how needed to perfo rm specific marketable jobs. Quoting Winter, Patterson said, " The pur~se ()f this training is tq prepare participants in tpis program to acquire the job skills which will make them - attractive for permanent employment. P roviding job skills and employment oppor– tunities is a top priority of mine and I think this

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