We’re accepting registrations for the newest Cohorts of our award-winning Building Trades Training Program! If you’ve wanted to start a new and successful career path for a in-demand and high-paying job, this is the perfect opportunity! Did we mention the classes are free?

Student Orientation begins August 13, 2026

Classes Start on August 17, 2026

Plumbing • Masonry • Heavy Equipment Operation • Electrical • Carpentry

The Daisy C. Newman Performing Arts Center (formerly Natchez Options Academy)
2089 Lynda Lee Drive • Natchez, MS 39120

For additional questions and information, please contact: Lakitsha Davis, Workforce Development Program Coordinator
infontzworkforce@natchez.ms.us • 601.443.3066

All applicants must have a high school diploma, GED, or higher level of education; a dependable means of transportation; provide a state or federal issued ID; pass a third-party drug test; and be physical capable of performing the functions of the Building Trades Training Program.

This project is in partnership with:
Delta Regional Authority • The City of Natchez • Adams County, Mississippi • Build Mississippi • Mississippi Construction Education Foundation • Accelerate MS • Central Mississippi Planning and Development District • Natchez-Adams School District • Alcorn State University • Copiah-Lincoln Community College

This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number DRA25MS9054DWP, awarded to The City of Natchez by the Delta Regional Authority, and with funding provided by the Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Law.