NEMCC SEEKS STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINERS FOR 2023-24
Booneville, MS (03/28/2023) — Northeast Mississippi Community College's athletic training staff is seeking student athletic trainers for the 2023-2024 academic year.
According to Northeast head athletic trainer Ziggy Marro, this is an excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in athletic training to gain practical experience.
Deadline to apply for student positions is April 1, 2023.
Those selected can receive a scholarship of up to $1,825 per semester, covering their tuition expenses and providing students with an opportunity to get hands-on experience while covering the cost of their education.
Student athletic trainers will work closely with the Northeast athletic training staff and coaches to ensure the safety and well-being of the athletes. They will assist in the preparation and execution of injury prevention and treatment programs and provide on-site medical support during athletic events.
Interested students must contact Marro to be considered for the upcoming positions at zgmarro@nemcc.edu.
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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College
Northeast Mississippi Community College, located in Booneville, Mississippi, is continually moving forward.
In the spring of 2020, Northeast became just one of four community colleges in the world to reach the prestigious Apple Distinguished School designation. NEMCC was the recipient of the Ellucian Impact Award for 2020 that recognizes the college's advancements in technology and is the only school in the nation to receive the award with the second award going to the University of Greenwich in London and Kent, United Kingdom.
Northeast has been named one of the top colleges and universities in Mississippi and was recognized by the Mississippi Business Journal as the Healthiest Workplace in Mississippi as it pertains to colleges and universities.
In addition to being one of the top colleges and universities in the nation, OnlineColleges.com recognized Northeast as the top school in the state of Mississippi for online education out of all colleges and universities, including four-year colleges and universities.
ZIPPIA has honored Northeast as the top community college in Mississippi in preparing students for the workforce and Northeast became the first college or university to offer a Z-degree (zero textbook cost) degree in the state of Mississippi as well.
Northeast athletics can also boast that it is home to a new ultramodern baseball and softball facility and currently holds the record for largest video boards for both sports in the community college ranks in the state.
The Chronicle of Higher Education has designated the college as one of its 'Best Places to Work For,' and CollegeChoice.net has named Northeast a Top 25 Community and Junior College in the country while The Center for Digital Education has recognized Northeast as a Top 10 Digital Community College in the nation.
Campus Labs recently named Northeast as one of two educational institutions in the nation as a Campus Labs Trailblazer Award honoree. The Campus Labs Trailblazer Award is based on the college creating a culture of assessment on campus through Campus Labs Planning to increase institutional adoption, focus on continuous improvement, and closing the loop in the institutional assessment priorities.
For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.