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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
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SUMMARY:Fall Break
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DESCRIPTION:<p>The Bridging the Gap Career Expo is a comprehensive career r
 eadiness initiative led by DeSoto Economic Development Council in conjunct
 ion with DeSoto County Schools to equip 10th grade students with early exp
 osure to high-demand career pathways. This large-scale event connects stud
 ents directly with business and industry partners\, providing valuable ins
 ight into regional employment opportunities and the education and training
  required to access them.</p><p>Through structured interaction with employ
 ers\, hands-on exhibits\, and career pathway exploration\, students begin 
 making informed decisions about their future coursework and postsecondary 
 plans. This event serves as a critical milestone in our workforce developm
 ent continuum\, ensuring students are intentionally aligned with career op
 portunities and are better prepared to transition from high school into th
 e workforce\, technical training\, or higher education.</p>
LOCATION:4560 Venture Dr\, Southaven\, MS 38671\, USA
SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap Career Expo
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DESCRIPTION:<p>The Bridging the Gap Career Expo is a comprehensive career r
 eadiness initiative led by DeSoto Economic Development Council in conjunct
 ion with DeSoto County Schools to equip 10th grade students with early exp
 osure to high-demand career pathways. This large-scale event connects stud
 ents directly with business and industry partners\, providing valuable ins
 ight into regional employment opportunities and the education and training
  required to access them.</p><p>Through structured interaction with employ
 ers\, hands-on exhibits\, and career pathway exploration\, students begin 
 making informed decisions about their future coursework and postsecondary 
 plans. This event serves as a critical milestone in our workforce developm
 ent continuum\, ensuring students are intentionally aligned with career op
 portunities and are better prepared to transition from high school into th
 e workforce\, technical training\, or higher education.</p>
LOCATION:4560 Venture Dr\, Southaven\, MS 38671\, USA
SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap Career Expo
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DTSTART:20261028T080000
DTEND:20261028T133000
DESCRIPTION:<p>Chargers Launch will provide approximately <strong>450 stude
 nts</strong> with a hands-on workforce-readiness experience through a seri
 es of rotating stations focused on preparing students for success beyond h
 igh school.</p><p>To make this experience possible\, we anticipate needing
  approximately <strong>15–20 community volunteers</strong> from 8:00 AM
 –1:30 PM.</p><p>We are also currently seeking a <strong>sponsor to provi
 de lunch for our volunteers</strong> that day.</p><p>More information abou
 t the event\, volunteer roles\, and sign-up will be coming soon.</p><p>Con
 tact Career Coach Lakisha Buffington or Shanette Folsom for more informati
 on: lbuffington@trpdd.com or sfolsom@trpdd.com</p>
LOCATION:735 Rasco Rd W\, Southaven\, MS 38671\, USA
SUMMARY:Chargers Launch Workforce Ready Event: Southaven High School
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DESCRIPTION:<p><span>Lake</span> <span>Cormorant</span> <span>High</span> <
 span>School</span> <span>is</span> <span>seeking</span> <span>industry</sp
 an> <span>partners</span> <span>to</span> <span>participate</span> <span>i
 n</span> <span>its</span> <span>first</span> <span><strong>Tools</strong><
 /span><strong> </strong><span><strong>of</strong></span><strong> </strong>
 <span><strong>the</strong></span><strong> </strong><span><strong>Trade:</s
 trong></span><strong> </strong><span><strong>Skilled</strong></span><stron
 g> </strong><span><strong>Careers</strong></span><strong> </strong><span><
 strong>Day</strong></span> <span>on</span> <span><strong>November</strong>
 </span><strong> </strong><span><strong>10\,</strong></span><strong> </stro
 ng><span><strong>2026</strong>.</span> <span>Students</span> <span>interes
 ted</span> <span>in</span> <span>skilled</span> <span>careers</span> <span
 >will</span> <span>explore</span> <span>hands-on</span> <span>experiences<
 /span> <span>in</span> <span>areas</span> <span>such</span> <span>as</span
 > <span>HVAC\,</span> <span>Plumbing\,</span> <span>Automotive</span> <spa
 n>Technology\,</span> <span>and</span> <span>Electrical</span> <span>trade
 s.</span></p><p><span>If</span> <span>you</span> <span>or</span> <span>you
 r</span> <span>organization</span> <span>would</span> <span>like</span> <s
 pan>to</span> <span>inspire</span> <span>the</span> <span>next</span> <spa
 n>generation</span> <span>of</span> <span>skilled</span> <span>workers\,</
 span> <span>we</span> <span>would</span> <span>love</span> <span>to</span>
  <span>have</span> <span>you</span> <span>join</span> <span>us!</span></p>
 <p><span>To</span> <span>learn</span> <span>more</span> <span>or</span> <s
 pan>sign</span> <span>up\,</span> <span>contact</span> <span>Shana Blakely
 </span> <span>at</span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofoll
 ow" href="mailto:sblakely@trpdd.com"><span><strong>sblakely@trpdd.com</str
 ong></span></a><span>.</span></p>
LOCATION:10201 Star Landing Rd\, Lake Cormorant\, MS 38641\, USA
SUMMARY:Tools of the Trade Event: LCHS
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DTSTAMP:20261006T151945Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
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LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Holidays (All)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226
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LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Christmas Break
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261218
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SUMMARY:60% Day/Last Day of 1st Semester
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SUMMARY:Staff Development Day
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SUMMARY:Staff Development Day
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SUMMARY:Students' Last Day
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SUMMARY:Teachers' Last Day
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