DCS Workforce Development

PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT DAY MAY 18TH, 2026 7:30 am until 6:00 pm Location: Central Services Student Registration Building (5 E. South St., Hernando, MS 38632) IMPO...

We are excited to partner once again with NWCC Workforce Development for an Introduction to Welding short course. Interested students should see their Career Coach or Work-Based L...

DeSoto County Students Continue Aviation Career Exploration with Cohort Session #3 The DeSoto County School District Aviation Cohort recently completed Session #3 of its ongoin...

Southaven High School Career Coaches and Work Base Learning coordinator are excited to host a collaborative event titled Chargers Hire Ready ; a three-week Hiring Lab designed ...

DeSoto County Schools Career Tech West to Host 7th Annual Car & Truck Show DeSoto County Schools is proud to announce the Seventh Annual Car & Truck Show, hosted by the Autom...

DeSoto County Schools is proud to launch our Career Exploration Series for Utility Line Workers, creating a direct pipeline between student interest and high-demand workforce oppo...

What is SkillsUSA? SkillsUSA is a national career and technical student organization that prepares students for success in the skilled trades, technical fields, and leadership...

Introduction to Maintenance Skills-Training Opportunity for Seniors Northwest Community College (NWCC) is partnering with DeSoto County Schools to offer a Workforce Short-Term T...

We hosted a meet-and-greet designed to connect our selected mentees with their mentors ahead of the first official session—because at the end of the day, relationships are the fou...

Juniors and seniors have the opportunity to attend a business connection event hosted by the Southaven Young Professionals on April 17, providing students with direct engagement o...

Celebrating Student Success in Manufacturing! DeSoto County Schools is proud to recognize five outstanding juniors and seniors who have successfully earned their Certified Manuf...

The DeSoto County School District has officially launched its first Career Exploration Series cohort focused on aviation, creating a direct pipeline for seniors across all eight d...

The Utility Lineworker Career Exploration Series is a focused workforce development initiative led by DeSoto County Schools designed to introduce students to the essential and hig...

The Aviation Career Exploration Series is a targeted workforce development initiative led by DeSoto County Schools designed to introduce students to the breadth of career opportun...

The Bridge Academy Cohort Program is a strategic workforce pipeline initiative led by DeSoto County Schools in partnership with the Southaven Chamber of Commerce. The program is d...

Join us for the STEAM night at Overpark Elementary School on March 5, 2026. This event provides an opportunity for OES students and their parents to explore different careers with...

Gator Grind is a marketplace-style event where LCHS student entrepreneurs showcase their businesses, products, services, and ideas to experienced community leaders who understan...

CTE Applications NOW Open! DeSoto County Schools Career & Technology Centers are excited to announce that the application for the 2026–2027 school year is now open! Students inte...

DCS Seniors Complete NWCC Manufacturing Skills Program, Marking a Strong Finish to a High-Impact Workforce Initiative DeSoto County Schools is pleased to recognize the successf...

Horn Lake High School raised the bar this week with a high-impact Trades Day designed to give our College & Career Readiness and JROTC students a firsthand look at high-demand ski...