Hinds CC graduates summer class of electrical line workers
Raymond, MS (08/20/2025) — Six students graduated from Hinds Community College's Electrical Line Workers program in July, the third class of program graduates since fall of 2024.
Those completing the non-credit workforce program included Lake Hutchinson of Clinton, Jonathan McCallum of Wesson, Craig McCraney of Clinton, Brain Morrow of Brandon, Sawyer Smith of Madison and Kaeded Strickland of Brandon.
Among other tasks, the 16-week program requires students to be able to climb 40-foot and 65-foot poles, set poles by hand, build and take down electrical lines, operate bucket and digger trucks, learn about electrical components, including transformers, and perform safety tasks, including CPR. The students also earn a Class A Commercial Driver's License through Hinds' partnership with KLLM Driving Academy.
With six campuses in central Mississippi, Hinds Community College is a comprehensive institution offering quality, affordable educational opportunities with academic programs of study leading to seamless university transfer and career and technical programs teaching job-ready skills.
Our Mission: Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.
Our Vision: Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.
Our Values: Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS: Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership, Stewardship.
To learn more, visit www.hindscc.edu or call 1.800.HindsCC.
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Students who recently graduated from Hinds Community College's Electrical Line Worker program pose on a bucket truck with staff members. Picture are, front row, from left, graduates Lake Hutchinson of Clinton and Sawyer Smith of Madison, Program Instructor Craig Davis, Executive Director of Workforce Development Lee Douglas and graduates Kaeded Strickland of Brandon and Jonathan McCallum of Wesson. Back row, from left, are graduates Brain Morrow of Brandon and Craig McCraney of Clinton.