DCS Workforce Development
Phone: (662) 429.5271
Our students need you!
Workforce development is stronger when education and industry work together. Whether you can share your expertise, mentor a student, provide a work-based learning experience, speak to a class, or open your doors for a tour, we have a place for you to connect.
We have active volunteer opportunities available for our business and industry partners. Find an opportunity that fits your organization and get involved today!
Visit our Workforce Development website to see how you can make an impact: https://wfd.desotocountyschools.org/
Workforce development is stronger when education and industry work together. Whether you can share your expertise, mentor a student, provide a work-based learning experience, speak to a class, or open your doors for a tour, we have a place for you to connect.
We have active volunteer opportunities available for our business and industry partners. Find an opportunity that fits your organization and get involved today!
Visit our Workforce Development website to see how you can make an impact: https://wfd.desotocountyschools.org/
Meet the Team: Workforce Development at OBHS
Say hello to Melinda Reynolds, our Work-Based Learning Coordinator, and Loren Burse, our Three Rivers Career Coach! Swipe through to learn more about their backgrounds and how they're helping OBHS students explore careers and prepare for life after high school.
Say hello to Melinda Reynolds, our Work-Based Learning Coordinator, and Loren Burse, our Three Rivers Career Coach! Swipe through to learn more about their backgrounds and how they're helping OBHS students explore careers and prepare for life after high school.
Workforce Wednesday Spotlight!
Two DeSoto Central High School students, Sara Armstrong and Chloe Kelly, spent their summer in the highly selective St. Jude Research Immersion Program — out of 300+ applicants across the Mid-South, they were the only two DeSoto County Schools students selected!
Chloe hopes to pursue biology/chemistry and a future in neonatology, while Sara is aiming for a career in emergency or internal medicine. Both credit the experience with hands-on lab work, mentorship, and valuable networking.
This opportunity started with a Career Coach visit to a PSAT class — Workforce Wednesdays are opening doors!
Two DeSoto Central High School students, Sara Armstrong and Chloe Kelly, spent their summer in the highly selective St. Jude Research Immersion Program — out of 300+ applicants across the Mid-South, they were the only two DeSoto County Schools students selected!
Chloe hopes to pursue biology/chemistry and a future in neonatology, while Sara is aiming for a career in emergency or internal medicine. Both credit the experience with hands-on lab work, mentorship, and valuable networking.
This opportunity started with a Career Coach visit to a PSAT class — Workforce Wednesdays are opening doors!
Meet Tucker Hood, a Desoto Central High School student whose Work-Based Learning experience is helping fuel a big dream — competing as a professional bull rider! Check out his full story and see how our Work-Based Learning program is connecting students' passions to real-world experience.
We're celebrating Mason McPherson, a Lewisburg High School graduate whose path through our Workforce Development programs has him on track for a promising future in the utility line worker field! Check out his full story and see how our CTE and cohort programs are helping students build bright futures.
Engaging with industry professionals is a critical component of preparing students for long-term career success. Thank you to our industry partners for bringing firsthand insight that supports readiness goals.
Exploring What's Next!
Work-Based Learning gives students opportunities to explore their interests and learn more about the careers they are considering. Today’s workshop provided students with valuable information and skills to help them take the next step toward their future.
Work-Based Learning gives students opportunities to explore their interests and learn more about the careers they are considering. Today’s workshop provided students with valuable information and skills to help them take the next step toward their future.
Building the Bridge from School to Career
Our Career Coaches work hard each week to connect students with meaningful career experiences and industry leaders. These partnerships provide our students with the knowledge, skills, and exposure they need to succeed in the workforce and in life.
Our Career Coaches work hard each week to connect students with meaningful career experiences and industry leaders. These partnerships provide our students with the knowledge, skills, and exposure they need to succeed in the workforce and in life.
Each week, we’re proud to showcase one of our students who’s building their future through Work-Based Learning. See how this student is gaining valuable experience and exploring career goals!
Meet Our New CTE Teachers!
We’re excited to welcome the newest members of our Career & Technical Education team! Over the coming weeks, we’ll spotlight these educators and the expertise, passion, and real-world experience they bring to preparing our students for success.
Welcome to the DCS CTE family!
We’re excited to welcome the newest members of our Career & Technical Education team! Over the coming weeks, we’ll spotlight these educators and the expertise, passion, and real-world experience they bring to preparing our students for success.
Welcome to the DCS CTE family!
Meet Our New CTE Teachers!
We’re excited to welcome the newest members of our Career & Technical Education team! Over the coming weeks, we’ll spotlight these educators and the expertise, passion, and real-world experience they bring to preparing our students for success.
Welcome to Horn Lake High School!
Please join us in welcoming our newest Career Coach to the Horn Lake High School team! We are excited to have her on board and look forward to the impact she will make as she helps students explore career pathways, set goals, and connect their education to future opportunities.
Career Coaches play an important role in helping students navigate college, career, and workforce opportunities—and we are excited to have her supporting the students and families of Horn Lake High School!
Learn more about our new Career Coach in the flyer below!
Please join us in welcoming our newest Career Coach to the Horn Lake High School team! We are excited to have her on board and look forward to the impact she will make as she helps students explore career pathways, set goals, and connect their education to future opportunities.
Career Coaches play an important role in helping students navigate college, career, and workforce opportunities—and we are excited to have her supporting the students and families of Horn Lake High School!
Learn more about our new Career Coach in the flyer below!
Work-Based Learning Alumni Spotlight!
The impact of Work-Based Learning doesn’t end at graduation. We’re proud to reconnect with our alumni and hear how their experiences as students helped prepare them for where they are today.
Take a look at this week’s featured alum and see where their journey has taken them! We are grateful they continue to share their story and the lasting value of their Work-Based Learning experience with future generations of students.
The impact of Work-Based Learning doesn’t end at graduation. We’re proud to reconnect with our alumni and hear how their experiences as students helped prepare them for where they are today.
Take a look at this week’s featured alum and see where their journey has taken them! We are grateful they continue to share their story and the lasting value of their Work-Based Learning experience with future generations of students.
Meet Our New CTE Counselor!
We’re excited to welcome a new member to our Career & Technical Education team! Our CTE counselors play an important role in helping students identify their interests, explore career pathways, and make informed decisions about their futures.
Join us in welcoming our newest CTE counselor as she supports our students in connecting education, career, and opportunity!
We’re excited to welcome a new member to our Career & Technical Education team! Our CTE counselors play an important role in helping students identify their interests, explore career pathways, and make informed decisions about their futures.
Join us in welcoming our newest CTE counselor as she supports our students in connecting education, career, and opportunity!
Meet Our New CTE Teachers!
We’re excited to introduce the newest members of our Career and Technical Education team! Over the coming weeks, we’ll be highlighting our new CTE teachers and the expertise, experience, and passion they bring to our students.
These educators are helping prepare the next generation with the skills, knowledge, and real-world experiences needed for success beyond the classroom.
Join us as we welcome them to DeSoto County Schools CTE!
#teamDCS #CareerReady #WorkforceDevelopment #CTE
We’re excited to introduce the newest members of our Career and Technical Education team! Over the coming weeks, we’ll be highlighting our new CTE teachers and the expertise, experience, and passion they bring to our students.
These educators are helping prepare the next generation with the skills, knowledge, and real-world experiences needed for success beyond the classroom.
Join us as we welcome them to DeSoto County Schools CTE!
#teamDCS #CareerReady #WorkforceDevelopment #CTE
Meet Our New CTE Teachers!
We’re excited to introduce the newest members of our Career and Technical Education team! Over the coming weeks, we’ll be highlighting our new CTE teachers and the expertise, experience, and passion they bring to our students.
These educators are helping prepare the next generation with the skills, knowledge, and real-world experiences needed for success beyond the classroom.
Join us as we welcome them to DeSoto County Schools CTE!
#teamdcs #CareerReady #WorkforceDevelopment #CTE
We’re excited to introduce the newest members of our Career and Technical Education team! Over the coming weeks, we’ll be highlighting our new CTE teachers and the expertise, experience, and passion they bring to our students.
These educators are helping prepare the next generation with the skills, knowledge, and real-world experiences needed for success beyond the classroom.
Join us as we welcome them to DeSoto County Schools CTE!
#teamdcs #CareerReady #WorkforceDevelopment #CTE
Bridge Academy | Session 5: Communication on the Same Frequency
Communication is at the heart of every successful organization, and our Bridge Academy students experienced that firsthand during Session 5 at the Memphis International Airport Mission Support Center.
Students had the opportunity to:
Tour the Mission Support Center and airport operations
Hear from airport leadership about the importance of effective communication in aviation
Learn about careers that keep one of the world's busiest cargo airports operating safely and efficiently
Explore the teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills required in the aviation industry
Connect classroom learning to real-world career opportunities through hands-on experiences
At DeSoto County School District, we believe that exposing students to high-demand industries and connecting them with professionals is one of the most effective ways to prepare them for future success. Experiences like Bridge Academy help students build confidence, expand their career awareness, and develop the communication skills that are essential in every profession.
A special thank you to the Southaven Chamber of Commerce, Memphis International Airport, J&T Charters, Landers Auto Group, and Southaven Honda for investing in the next generation of leaders and helping make this experience possible.
If you can't see it, you can't be it. That's why we're committed to creating meaningful career exploration opportunities that inspire students to discover what's possible.
Communication is at the heart of every successful organization, and our Bridge Academy students experienced that firsthand during Session 5 at the Memphis International Airport Mission Support Center.
Students had the opportunity to:
Tour the Mission Support Center and airport operations
Hear from airport leadership about the importance of effective communication in aviation
Learn about careers that keep one of the world's busiest cargo airports operating safely and efficiently
Explore the teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills required in the aviation industry
Connect classroom learning to real-world career opportunities through hands-on experiences
At DeSoto County School District, we believe that exposing students to high-demand industries and connecting them with professionals is one of the most effective ways to prepare them for future success. Experiences like Bridge Academy help students build confidence, expand their career awareness, and develop the communication skills that are essential in every profession.
A special thank you to the Southaven Chamber of Commerce, Memphis International Airport, J&T Charters, Landers Auto Group, and Southaven Honda for investing in the next generation of leaders and helping make this experience possible.
If you can't see it, you can't be it. That's why we're committed to creating meaningful career exploration opportunities that inspire students to discover what's possible.
Calling All Employers, Colleges, Universities, Military Recruiters, and Training Providers!
Registration is now open for the DeSoto County School District Senior College & Career Fair!
📅 September 22 & 23
👥 Approximately 2,600 graduating seniors
📍 Location: Landers Center, Southaven, MS
This two-day event is your opportunity to connect with students from all eight DeSoto County high schools as they prepare for life after graduation. Whether you're recruiting future employees, promoting educational opportunities, or sharing career pathways, your participation can make a lasting impact.
Reserve your spot today!
🔗 Register Here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/SXnAjxaBaM
Additional information regarding setup, parking, booth assignments, and event logistics will be emailed to all registered participants prior to the event.
Join us as we help our seniors explore opportunities, build connections, and take the next step toward successful futures.
Registration is now open for the DeSoto County School District Senior College & Career Fair!
📅 September 22 & 23
👥 Approximately 2,600 graduating seniors
📍 Location: Landers Center, Southaven, MS
This two-day event is your opportunity to connect with students from all eight DeSoto County high schools as they prepare for life after graduation. Whether you're recruiting future employees, promoting educational opportunities, or sharing career pathways, your participation can make a lasting impact.
Reserve your spot today!
🔗 Register Here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/SXnAjxaBaM
Additional information regarding setup, parking, booth assignments, and event logistics will be emailed to all registered participants prior to the event.
Join us as we help our seniors explore opportunities, build connections, and take the next step toward successful futures.
Bridge Academy Session 4: Exploring Healthcare Careers at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital!
Our Bridge Academy students recently spent the day at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, where they gained valuable insight into the many career opportunities available in healthcare.
Students heard from professionals in Pediatric Surgery, the Emergency Department, Hospital Medicine, Nutrition Services, Nursing, and Pharmacy, learning about their career journeys and the important roles they play in patient care. They also toured the hospital and experienced firsthand how healthcare teams work together to serve children and families across the Mid-South.
The day concluded with service projects that allowed students to give back to the hospital community. Students assisted with snack, book, and comfort carts, participated in activities in the Neuro Clinic, organized supplies, and helped with crafts and games..
Thank you to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital for providing our students with an incredible opportunity to explore careers, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact through service.
Our Bridge Academy students recently spent the day at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, where they gained valuable insight into the many career opportunities available in healthcare.
Students heard from professionals in Pediatric Surgery, the Emergency Department, Hospital Medicine, Nutrition Services, Nursing, and Pharmacy, learning about their career journeys and the important roles they play in patient care. They also toured the hospital and experienced firsthand how healthcare teams work together to serve children and families across the Mid-South.
The day concluded with service projects that allowed students to give back to the hospital community. Students assisted with snack, book, and comfort carts, participated in activities in the Neuro Clinic, organized supplies, and helped with crafts and games..
Thank you to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital for providing our students with an incredible opportunity to explore careers, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact through service.
We had the opportunity to speak at the June meeting for the Olive Branch Chamber about the importance of business and industry partnerships in preparing students for future success.
A highlight of the meeting was hearing from three outstanding students representing different CTE programs. They shared how their experiences in Career and Technical Education, combined with support from local business partners, have helped them develop valuable skills, gain real-world experience, and explore future career opportunities.
Thank you to our business and community partners for investing in our students and helping build the future workforce of DeSoto County.
A highlight of the meeting was hearing from three outstanding students representing different CTE programs. They shared how their experiences in Career and Technical Education, combined with support from local business partners, have helped them develop valuable skills, gain real-world experience, and explore future career opportunities.
Thank you to our business and community partners for investing in our students and helping build the future workforce of DeSoto County.
