Meridian’s No-Cost Programs Help Students Prepare for Their Future, Includes ESL Classes and Prep for Exams like the GED Julianna Thompson regrets not completing high school a few years ago. Now, though, she’s ready to take the next step. “I don’t want it to hold me back in the future.” Thompson explained. “I wanted to […]

From trims to total makeovers, Cosmetology students from Meridian Technology Center helped more than 20 Perry students get a new look. As a part of Perry Public Schools’ ongoing community benefit projects, the district recently partnered with Meridian to provide free haircuts to students. Lauren Smith, the Climate Coordinator for Perry Public Schools, works closely […]

Producing work-ready graduates is the goal of each of the 20 plus training programs at Meridian Technology Center. Instructors ensure this occurs through Business and Education Councils that include industry experts, recent graduates and current students. “I want to know if I’m setting students up for success,” explained Wayne Ford, an instructor in Meridian’s Electrical […]

When Beth Ritchie graduated from the Practical Nursing program at Meridian Technology Center in February 2021, she knew she would use her skills to make a difference in the lives of her patients. Unlike most of her classmates, though, the Perry native anticipated that most of her caregiving wouldn’t take place in local medical facilities […]