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Helping Hands Unveils Free‬ Dental Technician Apprenticeship, Hosting Workshop, Resource Fair on March 19‬

JACKSON, TENN. – Helping Hands of Middle & West Tennessee has partnered with‬‭ Jackson State Community College (JSCC) to conduct a free 20-person cohort Dental‬ Technician apprenticeship as part of a state funded grant. This 12 months pre-‬apprenticeship provides students with all the necessary training and credentials to‬ become a dental technician to obtain employment after completing the program.‬

‭Students enrolled in the apprenticeship gain valuable hands-on experience using‬ state-of-the-art dental 3D printers and dental equipment along with learning industry techniques and knowledge to prepare them for the workforce.‬

‭The first cohort of the program is already underway at JSCC, with a second cohort‬ forming soon. To assist in recruiting for the apprenticeship, Helping Hands will host a‬ Breaking Barriers Workshop and Resource Fair on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at‬ the Ned R McWherter Center located at 37 Alumni Drive, Jackson, Tennessee.‬

‭This workshop is aimed to educate attendees of the partnership with JSCC, discuss‬ financial aid opportunities to attend the program, along with showcasing community‬ resources ranging from financial literacy and legal services to educational opportunities‬ and health and well-being.‬

‭To learn more about the program and Helping Hands of Middle & West Tennessee, visit‬‭ helpinghandstn.com.


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