Tunica County Workforce Development Center

08/12/2026

REMINDER! Forklift training tomorrow August 13,2026 at the Tunica Workforce Center inside the Tunica Museum at 9:30a.m. Hope to see you soon.

08/08/2026

Thank You for Our Partnership💕💕💕!
Thank You to Tyson Foods, Our Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, Our Tunica County Board of Supervisors & County Administrator, Our County Feeding Allies & Partners, Tunica Parks & Rec., and the Tunica Workforce Center. This wonderful effort to help feed the hungry is an annual event during the Congressional Black Caucus Tunica Policy Conference as a brain child of Congressman Thompson. This event occurred Thursday 08/06/2026 at the GW Recreation Center in Tunica County, MS.

08/06/2026

Please read the announcement below!

🌟 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🌟
Tunica County Parks & Recreation is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Tunica County Youth Development Job Readiness Program!
This program is designed to equip our youth with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to succeed in school, the workplace, and life.
✅ Who Can Apply? • Youth ages 16–18 • Residents of Tunica County • Currently enrolled in high school, middle school, or a GED program
📅 Orientation September 24, 2026 🕔 5:00 PM 📍 G.W. Henderson, Sr. Recreation Center
📚 Session I October 5 – November 18, 2026
Participants will gain valuable skills in: ✔️ Life Skills ✔️ Employability Skills ✔️ Job Safety ✔️ Career Development ✔️ Leadership ✔️ Community Engagement ✔️ Financial Literacy
📝 Complete your application before attending orientation to secure your place in the program!
For more information, contact: Yolanda Henderson Carter 📞 662-357-0523
Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future. Build skills. Build confidence. Build your future.

08/06/2026

Tunica County Workforce Development Center and Coahoma Community College are having a very valuable Forklift Certification Training on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at the Tunica Workforce Center located inside the Tunica Museum at 1 Museum Boulevard Tunica, Mississippi. This training provides the opportunity for participants to gain employable skills and a certification that will provide opportunities of employment for those seeking a career in the manufacturing industry! Tunica Workforce Development will pay for the first 5 individuals if you call and sign up for the class. Don’t wait! Give us a call at 662-367-5231.

07/30/2026

Hello All!
Thank You to Instructor Kenneth Jones, Advanced Workforce Trainer - Coahoma County Community College & the Forklift Training Participants for a “Wonderful Training” today.

07/29/2026

Just A Friendly Reminder: Forklift Training tomorrow at 9:30 am at the Tunica Workforce Center inside the Tunica Museum. We look forward to seeing you there. The building location is 1 Museum Boulevard, Tunica, MS.
If you have a question, please call 662-367-5231 or 662-541-2126.

07/28/2026

Just a Reminder: Back To School Rally and National Crime Night Out. Please come and join!!!

We are grateful to Hollywood Casino & 1st Jackpot Casino for serving as Backpack Sponsors for this year’s National Night Out Back to School Rally.

Through their continued support, hundreds of backpacks are provided to students in our community each year—helping ensure they start the school year prepared and confident.

Hollywood Casino and 1st Jackpot Casino have been loyal partners of this event, and we truly appreciate their commitment to giving back to Tunica County.

Thank you both for investing in our students and supporting this special event!

07/23/2026

Tunica County is hiring!! Please read the announcement below.

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07/15/2026

Tunica County Workforce Development Center and Coahoma Community College is having a very valuable Forklift Certification Training on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at the Tunica Museum. This training provides the opportunity for participants to gain employable skills and a certification that will provide opportunities of employment for those seeking a career in the manufacturing industry! Tunica Workforce Development will pay for the first 10 individuals if you call and sign up for the class. Don’t wait give us a call 662-367-5231.

07/14/2026

We had a wonderful planning meeting with Coahoma Community College on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. We are looking forward to a wonderful school year.