DCS Workforce Development

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...

Parents, Friends and Students, our #TeamDCS #mobileapp is now available to download on your cell phone! Please share 📷 EL Parents will need to add the English Learners website to ...

DeSoto County Schools is pleased to announce that Jessica Burgess, Work-Based Learning Coordinator at Center Hill High School, has been selected to participate in the Leadership D...

Center Hill High School Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Mock Interviews Today, Center Hill High School hosted a series of mock interviews designed to prepare studen...

🎥 Career Exploration in Action! Horn Lake High School’s Eagle TV students are showcasing local industry and career opportunities through their “Choose a Career” video series....

CTC West x FedEx Partnership Spotlight Our partnership with FedEx continues to open incredible doors for DeSoto County Schools students through the Automotive Service Technolog...

DeSoto County Schools is proud to host its annual Graduate Hiring Event on Thursday, May 14, 2026. This event is designed to connect graduating seniors with local and regional emp...

CTC West to Host Middle and High School Tech Camps This November DeSoto County Career & Technology Center West will open its doors to middle and high school students this Novem...

CTE Middle School Tours: Connecting Students to Future Courses and Careers DeSoto County Schools is gearing up for an exciting series of middle school tours of our Career and T...