DCS Workforce Development
Phone: (662) 429.5271
Today we’re amplifying student voices across DeSoto County Schools as they reflect on the value of real-world exposure through job shadowing. These experiences create a direct line of sight from the classroom to the workplace, allowing students to benchmark expectations, observe industry standards, and gain clarity on future pathways.
A student testimonial is featured on the accompanying flyer.
A student testimonial is featured on the accompanying flyer.
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. See this week’s connection in the flyer below!
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. See this week’s connection in the flyer below!
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. See this week’s connection in the flyer below!
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!
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 students for future success in the workforce. This hands-on event was coordinated by Three Rivers Career Coach Nikki Hill and Work-Based Learning Coordinator Jessica Burgess. The event provided participating students with the opportunity to experience a professional interview setting and receive constructive feedback from local business and industry partners.
Mock interviews are an essential part of career readiness. They allow students to practice communication skills, refine their resumes, and learn how to present themselves with confidence. These skills are critical for success whether entering the workforce, pursuing higher education, or competing for scholarships.
This event was made possible through the strong partnerships DeSoto County Schools maintains with community employers who volunteered their time to meet with students, share professional insight, and help shape tomorrow’s workforce.
DeSoto County Schools extends sincere appreciation to all participating business and industry partners for their continued investment in our students and their futures. These collaborations ensure that our graduates are not only prepared but competitive as they take the next step toward their career goals.
Today, Center Hill High School hosted a series of mock interviews designed to prepare students for future success in the workforce. This hands-on event was coordinated by Three Rivers Career Coach Nikki Hill and Work-Based Learning Coordinator Jessica Burgess. The event provided participating students with the opportunity to experience a professional interview setting and receive constructive feedback from local business and industry partners.
Mock interviews are an essential part of career readiness. They allow students to practice communication skills, refine their resumes, and learn how to present themselves with confidence. These skills are critical for success whether entering the workforce, pursuing higher education, or competing for scholarships.
This event was made possible through the strong partnerships DeSoto County Schools maintains with community employers who volunteered their time to meet with students, share professional insight, and help shape tomorrow’s workforce.
DeSoto County Schools extends sincere appreciation to all participating business and industry partners for their continued investment in our students and their futures. These collaborations ensure that our graduates are not only prepared but competitive as they take the next step toward their career goals.
Our Career & Technical Education programs are where learning meets doing. Each week, we’ll highlight one program that is opening doors for students through hands-on training and industry connections. See this week’s CTE spotlight in the flyer below, and discover how our students are preparing for the future.
Hands-on learning in action!
DeSoto County Schools seniors are gaining valuable technical experience through the NWCC Workforce Development Manufacturing Skills Short Course which began in October. Students are training in the skills lab weekly, developing the foundational knowledge needed for success in today’s manufacturing industry and connecting with industry partners.
We’re proud to partner with NWCC Workforce Development to provide these real-world learning opportunities that prepare our students for tomorrow’s workforce.
📍 NWCC Workforce Training Center: Byhalia, MS
DeSoto County Schools seniors are gaining valuable technical experience through the NWCC Workforce Development Manufacturing Skills Short Course which began in October. Students are training in the skills lab weekly, developing the foundational knowledge needed for success in today’s manufacturing industry and connecting with industry partners.
We’re proud to partner with NWCC Workforce Development to provide these real-world learning opportunities that prepare our students for tomorrow’s workforce.
📍 NWCC Workforce Training Center: Byhalia, MS
When students hear directly from professionals in the field, it bridges the gap between education and employment. We appreciate our Workforce Team at Hernando High School for coordinating impactful guest speaker sessions that spark career interest and broaden horizons. See the flyer for a Guest Speaker highlight.
College dreams become reality when students have the right support. Our Career Coaches provide guidance and tools to help every student reach their postsecondary goals. Learn more in this week’s flyer through our Career Coach Connection.
Work-Based Learning wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated teachers and industry partners who mentor students each day. Meet this week’s featured student who’s thriving thanks to hands-on experience and community support!
Our Career & Technical Education programs are where learning meets doing. Each week, we’ll highlight one program that is opening doors for students through hands-on training and industry connections.
See this week’s CTE spotlight in the flyer below, and discover how our students are preparing for the future.
See this week’s CTE spotlight in the flyer below, and discover how our students are preparing for the future.
We’re proud to showcase our CTE alumni who are making an impact in their careers and communities! Check out this week’s featured graduate below.
Our industry partners are the backbone of workforce development. By hosting job shadows, they give students the chance to experience authentic workplace environments and discover the skills needed for success.
We are grateful for the collaboration that connects students to meaningful, hands-on learning. Together, we are building strong pathways from high school to career.
We are grateful for the collaboration that connects students to meaningful, hands-on learning. Together, we are building strong pathways from high school to career.
"Seeing a professional in action makes all the difference." Job shadowing connects classroom learning to real-world application, helping students better understand what it takes to succeed in their chosen field.
Thank you to our industry partners for mentoring our students and showing them what it means to be workforce ready!
Thank you to our industry partners for mentoring our students and showing them what it means to be workforce ready!
Career pathways come alive through Work-Based Learning! Each week, we highlight a student applying classroom knowledge in a real-world setting. Learn more about this week’s featured student below!
Our Career Coaches bring career exploration to life every week. Discover this week’s featured connection in the flyer below!
Career pathways come alive through Work-Based Learning! Each week, we highlight a student applying classroom knowledge in a real-world setting. Learn more about this week’s featured student below!
Hands-On Learning in Action!
Our new Law and Public Safety program at Hernando High School is off to an incredible start! Year 1 students recently participated in a crime scene investigation lab, putting their critical thinking and teamwork skills to the test.
Through hands-on experiences like this, students gain valuable insight into the fields of law enforcement, forensics, and public safety, building a strong foundation for future careers that serve and protect our communities.
A big thank-you to our CTE instructor, Angela Fletcher, for bringing real-world learning to life at Hernando High!
#WorkforceDevelopment #LawAndPublicSafety #HandsOnLearning #CareerReady
Our new Law and Public Safety program at Hernando High School is off to an incredible start! Year 1 students recently participated in a crime scene investigation lab, putting their critical thinking and teamwork skills to the test.
Through hands-on experiences like this, students gain valuable insight into the fields of law enforcement, forensics, and public safety, building a strong foundation for future careers that serve and protect our communities.
A big thank-you to our CTE instructor, Angela Fletcher, for bringing real-world learning to life at Hernando High!
#WorkforceDevelopment #LawAndPublicSafety #HandsOnLearning #CareerReady
CTE Alumni Spotlight
We’re proud to highlight one of our outstanding Career & Technical Education alumni who continues to make a difference beyond the classroom!
Our CTE programs prepare students with the hands-on skills, knowledge, and work ethic to succeed in today’s workforce , and this graduate is a shining example of that success.
See AJ's flyer below for the full story.
We’re proud to highlight one of our outstanding Career & Technical Education alumni who continues to make a difference beyond the classroom!
Our CTE programs prepare students with the hands-on skills, knowledge, and work ethic to succeed in today’s workforce , and this graduate is a shining example of that success.
See AJ's flyer below for the full story.
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 Technical Education (CTE) programs. These visits give eighth-grade students a firsthand look at the diverse opportunities available to them in high school and beyond.
Throughout the fall, students from across the district will step into our CTE classrooms to explore programs that align with their interests, talents, and future career goals. Each tour provides an up-close look at programs such as Health Sciences, Engineering, Digital Media, Culinary Arts, and more—helping students make real-world connections between classroom learning and career possibilities.
These experiences are a vital part of helping students make informed decisions about their upcoming high school course selections. By engaging with instructors, participating in demonstrations, and seeing hands-on learning in action, students begin connecting their passions with potential career pathways.
Our goal is to bridge the gap between middle school curiosity and high school opportunity, ensuring every student understands how CTE programs build a strong foundation for success in both college and the workforce.
For more information about CTE upcoming tours, please contact each CTE campus.
DeSoto County Schools is gearing up for an exciting series of middle school tours of our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. These visits give eighth-grade students a firsthand look at the diverse opportunities available to them in high school and beyond.
Throughout the fall, students from across the district will step into our CTE classrooms to explore programs that align with their interests, talents, and future career goals. Each tour provides an up-close look at programs such as Health Sciences, Engineering, Digital Media, Culinary Arts, and more—helping students make real-world connections between classroom learning and career possibilities.
These experiences are a vital part of helping students make informed decisions about their upcoming high school course selections. By engaging with instructors, participating in demonstrations, and seeing hands-on learning in action, students begin connecting their passions with potential career pathways.
Our goal is to bridge the gap between middle school curiosity and high school opportunity, ensuring every student understands how CTE programs build a strong foundation for success in both college and the workforce.
For more information about CTE upcoming tours, please contact each CTE campus.
