Business, education, and workforce leaders gathered at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø for the ATLAS Industry Roundtable Discussions, an event focused on shaping Mississippi's statewide workforce strategy.
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The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Detention Officer Academy, required for all detention officers in Mississippi, covers topics such as jail liabilities, booking and admissions, court documentation, medical and mental health issues, and defensive tactics.
A partnership among the City of Meridian, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø, and Specialty Roll Products led to the Grassroots Mayor's Job Fair, connecting residents with employment opportunities and a chance to build better futures.
When 81 year old Columbus Thedford enrolled in ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø's Adult Literacy Program, he couldn't read. Now, through classes twice a week with instructor Susie Chapman, he can pick up a book or fill out forms.
Ten ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Phlebotomy Essentials students studied, drew, and collected blood samples for four months, and performed at least 100 successful sticks. Now, they're ready to prepare for their national certification examination.