MS State College of Professional and Continuing Studies

06/17/2026

Spring and summer are busy seasons full of opportunity in the hospitality industry!
From weddings and events to hotels, travel, and dining experiences, this is the time of year when creativity and service come together.

Our online hospitality training programs help you build skills for roles like:

Wedding Planner
Event Planner
Hotel Management
Restaurant Manager
Travel Agent
Executive Housekeeper
Catering Professional
Floral Design Specialist
And more

Whether you’re looking to start a new career or grow in an existing one, these programs are designed to help you step into a fast-paced, people-focused industry.
Turn your passion for planning, design, or service into real opportunity.

06/15/2026

Meet Katherine Hancock, a master’s student in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Nonprofit leadership! Tune into her Bulldog journey!

06/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Wine The Experience: Come To Your Senses! You gifted us a sold out event. Here’s to being here!

Be on the lookout for the next live experience from WTE in September. In the meantime, feel free to check out our online wine course! Link in bio!

06/10/2026

In this episode of UnchartED State, we sit down with Scott Waller of the Mississippi Business Alliance to talk about stackable credentials, career pathways, and why education + workforce must go hand in hand.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546627/episodes/19326606

06/05/2026

We have just a few seats left!

Join us for an engaging evening of wine and food pairings led by local wine expert and educator Melanie Hankins Booth, CSW.

During this special in-person event, you'll experience 4 carefully selected wines with 4 tapas-style food pairings while learning wine fundamentals perfect for wine enthusiasts or anyone looking for an educational and entertaining evening.

Whether you enjoy 'maroon' wine or 'white' wine, you will leave feeling like a winner! Join us and 'Come To Your Senses'.

Event Details:
Tuesday, June 9, 2026

365 Barr Avenue
Mississippi State, Mississippi

5:45 PM – 8:30 PM

$75 per person

Limited seating!
👉RSVP through the link - https://noncredit.msstate.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1941869&selectedProgramAreaId=1087534&selectedProgramStreamId=

06/03/2026

Start training for a new career path today for $149/month or less* or save 25% when you pay up front. Call 877-225-7151 to speak with a CareerStep Admissions Specialist! Offer ends 6/19/26.
*Taxes may apply. Pricing based on a 24-month term.

06/01/2026

Join us for an engaging evening of wine and food pairings led by local wine expert and educator Melanie Hankins Booth, CSW.

During this special in-person event, you'll experience 4 carefully selected wines with 4 tapas-style food pairings while learning wine fundamentals perfect for wine enthusiasts or anyone looking for an educational and entertaining evening.

Whether you enjoy 'maroon' wine or 'white' wine, you will leave feeling like a winner! Join us and 'Come To Your Senses'.

Event Details:
Tuesday, June 9, 2026

365 Barr Avenue
Mississippi State, Mississippi

5:45 PM – 8:30 PM

$75 per person

Limited seating!
👉RSVP through the link - https://noncredit.msstate.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1941869&selectedProgramAreaId=1087534&selectedProgramStreamId=

06/01/2026

June Discounts on Teacher CEUs and Professional Development Courses. Don’t miss out on learning a new skill or earning CEUs for LESS!

Teaching Students with ADHD (2.4 CEUs). Regular Price: $144. Discount Price: $129.
https://www.ed2go.com/msstate/online-courses/teaching-adhd-students/

Choosing The Right Assessments For Your Students (1.6 CEUs). Regular Price: $129. Discount Price: $115.
https://www.ed2go.com/msstate/online-courses/choosing-the-right-assessments-for-your-students/

Using Social Media in Business (2.4 CEUs). Regular Price: $153. Discount Price: $135.
https://www.ed2go.com/msstate/online-courses/using-social-media-in-business/

05/27/2026

In this episode of UnchartED State, we sit down with Stacy Snow to unpack the realities behind online program growth, shifting policy, and the push to build sustainable models from the inside out.

From the myth of “if we build it, they’ll come” to the importance of relevance, regional demand, and asking the right questions, this conversation gets real about innovating with intention.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546627/episodes/19248886

05/26/2026

Some classes build your career. Others build your creativity 🎨. This is your opportunity to try something new, build confidence, or finally try that thing you’ve always been curious about. Learn skills you can bring into your work or simply enjoy on your own time.

Our short online courses are designed to be fun, flexible, and inspiring:
Art & Design
Photography
Web Design & Tech Skills
Writing & Communication
Music & Creative Projects
Crafts, Scrapbooking & More

No pressure. No long-term commitment. Just real skills you can start using right away. You could be one course away from a new hobby you love.
Start something new this week! Your future self will thank you!