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DTC Horn Lake, MS Programs

7 months

Evening Classes Available

The Welding Program at DTC provides hands-on training to give you the skills you need to start your career as a welder! You’ll not only learn how to weld, but also cutting techniques, welding metallurgy, basic blueprint readings, and more!

DTC’s Welding Program trains you in the following welding processes:

  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Gas Welding (GTAW/TIG)
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
  • Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)

7 months

The Welding & Pipefitting Program trains you in both welding and pipefitting skills, so that you’re prepared to work in a more diverse range of job environments and roles. You’ll gain a set of skills that are applicable to both welding and pipefitting work.

In addition to learning several welding techniques, you’ll receive an additional 10-weeks of pipefitting-focused training, including:

  • Basic Pipefitting
  • Advanced Pipefitting
  • DTC Welding & Pipefitting Certifications

9 months

Evening Classes Available

Get your HVAC tech training at Delta Technical College’s HVAC school! DTC uses hands-on training to teach you how to repair, maintain, and install heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. You’ll also learn how to become HVAC certified.

The HVAC/R Technician Program will teach you the following:

  • Basic Electricity
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heat Pumps & Electric Heat
  • Gas Heat
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Employment & Certification Readiness
  • And more!

7 months

Evening Classes Available

The I/C/R Electrician Program at Delta Technical College prepares you to become an industrial electrician, a commercial electrician, and a residential electrician. Build the technical skills and expertise you need to start a new career — train to become an electrician at DTC!

Electrician classes at DTC include the following:

  • Basic Electrical Theory
  • Wiring & Load Calculations
  • Motors & Electrical Controls
  • And more!

Interested in DTC?

9 months

Evening Classes Available

The School of Medical Assisting at DTC offers a certified medical assistant program using hands-on training to teach you the clinical and administrative skills you need to work in a medical facility such as a doctor’s office, chiropractor’s office, podiatrist’s office, or clinic.

DTC’s medical assistant classes will teach you the following:

  • EKGs, X-Ray Procedures & First Aid
  • Medical Coding
  • Medical Insurance
  • Clinical Office Management
  • Phlebotomy
  • And more!

9 months

The Dental Assisting Program at DTC uses hands-on training to teach you how to provide clinical and clerical support to dentists. For dental assistant certification, you will prepare to take two of the three DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) certification exams.

Dental assistant classes at DTC will train you in the following:

  • Restorative Dentistry & Dental Charting
  • Dental Radiology & Office Administration
  • Dental Specialties & Preventative Dentistry
  • And more!

9 months

Evening Classes Available

Medical billing and coding classes at DTC will prepare you to play an important supporting role within the healthcare team by translating medical data from patient records.

Medical coding classes at DTC include the following:

  • Anatomy & Medical Terminology
  • Etiology & Pathology
  • Insurance Claims & Guidelines
  • Medical Coding Externship

5 weeks

Phlebotomy training at DTC prepares you to work in a medical facility and perform laboratory tasks and procedures as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).

Phlebotomy classes at DTC include the following:

  • Quality Assessment
  • Infection Control
  • Venipuncture Procedures
  • And more!

Interested in DTC?

16 days

Evening Classes Available

CDL training at Delta Technical College includes a combination of classroom and behind-the-wheel training, including on-the-range and over-the-road on rural highways, interstates, and urban areas.

CDL training classes at DTC will teach you the following:

  • Control systems
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Range maneuvers
  • Rural highways, interstate & city driving
  • And more!

5 months

Evening Classes Available

DTC’s Professional Truck Driving Program prepares you to earn your Class A CDL. Through a combination of behind-the-wheel, over-the-road, and on-the-range training, you’ll learn the skills you need to start a career in the transportation industry. You’ll also earn additional endorsements for Hazardous Materials and Doubles/Triples and Tankers.

Truck driver training at DTC also includes:

  • Advanced Operating Practices
  • Vehicle Systems & Reporting Malfunctions
  • Range maneuvers
  • Cargo Handling & Documentation
  • Trip planning & More!

Interested in DTC?

13 or 16 months

The School of Cosmetology at DTC will prepare you for the cosmetology licensing exam through a combination of classroom and hands-on training in The Salon.

Cosmetology classes at DTC include the following:

  • Hair, Nails, & Skin Care
  • Hygiene & Sanitation
  • Salon Management
  • And more!

Interested in DTC?

DTC Ridgeland, MS Programs

7 months

Evening Classes Available

The Welding Program at DTC provides hands-on training to give you the skills you need to start your career as a welder! You’ll not only learn how to weld, but also cutting techniques, welding metallurgy, basic blueprint readings, and more!

DTC’s Welding Program trains you in the following welding processes:

  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Gas Welding (GTAW/TIG)
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
  • Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)

9 months

Evening Classes Available

Get your HVAC tech training at Delta Technical College’s HVAC school! DTC uses hands-on training to teach you how to repair, maintain, and install heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. You’ll also learn how to become HVAC certified.

The HVAC/R Technician Program will teach you the following:

  • Basic Electricity
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heat Pumps & Electric Heat
  • Gas Heat
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Employment & Certification Readiness
  • And more!

7 months

Evening Classes Available

The I/C/R Electrician Program at Delta Technical College prepares you to become an industrial electrician, a commercial electrician, and a residential electrician. Build the technical skills and expertise you need to start a new career — train to become an electrician at DTC!

Electrician classes at DTC include the following:

  • Basic Electrical Theory
  • Wiring & Load Calculations
  • Motors & Electrical Controls
  • And more!

Interested in DTC?

9 months

Evening Classes Available

The School of Medical Assisting at DTC offers a certified medical assistant program using hands-on training to teach you the clinical and administrative skills you need to work in a medical facility such as a doctor’s office, chiropractor’s office, podiatrist’s office, or clinic.

DTC’s medical assistant classes will teach you the following:

  • EKGs, X-Ray Procedures & First Aid
  • Medical Coding
  • Medical Insurance
  • Clinical Office Management
  • Phlebotomy
  • And more!

9 months

The Dental Assisting Program at DTC uses hands-on training to teach you how to provide clinical and clerical support to dentists. For dental assistant certification, you will prepare to take two of the three DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) certification exams.

Dental assistant classes at DTC will train you in the following:

  • Restorative Dentistry & Dental Charting
  • Dental Radiology & Office Administration
  • Dental Specialties & Preventative Dentistry
  • And more!

Interested in DTC?

13 or 16 months

The School of Cosmetology at DTC will prepare you for the cosmetology licensing exam through a combination of classroom and hands-on training in The Salon.

Cosmetology classes at DTC include the following:

  • Hair, Nails, & Skin Care
  • Hygiene & Sanitation
  • Salon Management
  • And more!

Interested in DTC?

16 days

Evening Classes Available

CDL training at Delta Technical College includes a combination of classroom and behind-the-wheel training, including on-the-range and over-the-road on rural highways, interstates, and urban areas.

CDL training classes at DTC will teach you the following:

  • Control systems
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Range maneuvers
  • Rural highways, interstate & city driving
  • And more!

5 months

Evening Classes Available

DTC’s Professional Truck Driving Program prepares you to earn your Class A CDL. Through a combination of behind-the-wheel, over-the-road, and on-the-range training, you’ll learn the skills you need to start a career in the transportation industry. You’ll also earn additional endorsements for Hazardous Materials and Doubles/Triples and Tankers.

Truck driver training at DTC also includes:

  • Advanced Operating Practices
  • Vehicle Systems & Reporting Malfunctions
  • Range maneuvers
  • Cargo Handling & Documentation
  • Trip planning & More!

Interested in DTC?

Find a DTC Campus Near You

DTC has two campus locations in Mississippi, near Jackson and Memphis.

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“DTC introduced me to the medical field and allowed me to develop relationships with some wonderful people.”

Alexis

Medical Assisting Graduate

“DTC provided me with the skills and connections to be able to provide for my family.”

Cody Ladner Welding Graduate

Cody

Welding Graduate

“DTC changed my life. I was a 37-year-old mom of two with no job and didn’t know what else to do with my life. I really didn’t think I could do it, but with the support of the staff/teachers, I graduated with honors and a 4.0 GPA. ”

Junon Brooks DA Graduate

Junon

Dental Assisting Graduate

“DTC opened up doors for life changing opportunities and helped me start a lifelong career.”

Eric Harper HVAC/R Graduate

Eric

HVAC/R Technician Graduate

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Available to all students who qualify.

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DTC offers resources every step of the way.

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We’ll help you prepare to start your career after graduation.

Job Placement Services*

Available to all qualified graduates.

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Most DTC programs can be completed in less than a year.

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All DTC instructors have in-the-field experience.

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*Financial aid, scholarships, and job placement assistance available to those who qualify

Job Placement Assistance

DTC is Here to Help

DTC's goal is for all graduates to obtain employment through the Job Placement Assistance Program.

DTC Programs with 80% or higher job placement rates in 2024:

100%

Job Placement

Cosmetology

Horn Lake, MS Campus

100%

Job Placement

Welding & Pipefitting

Horn Lake, MS Campus

85%

Job Placement

I/C/R Electrician

Horn Lake, MS Campus

83%

Job Placement

Medical Coding

Horn Lake, MS Campus

81%

Job Placement

I/C/R Electrician

Ridgeland, MS Campus

80%

Job Placement

HVAC/R Technician

Horn Lake, MS Campus

80%

Job Placement

Cosmetology

Ridgeland, MS Campus

*DTC’s annual report to ACCSC – 2024

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