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DESCRIPTION:<p>The Bridge Academy Cohort Program is a strategic workforce p
 ipeline initiative led by DeSoto County Schools in partnership with the So
 uthaven Chamber of Commerce. The program is designed to identify and devel
 op high-potential students through direct engagement with the local busine
 ss community. Participating students are immersed in a structured cohort m
 odel that provides exposure to regional industry\, professional skill deve
 lopment\, and real-world workplace expectations.</p><p>Through scheduled s
 essions\, business tours\, and executive-level interaction\, students gain
  a clear understanding of career pathways available within our local econo
 my. This partnership ensures alignment between education and industry\, st
 rengthens our talent pipeline\, and reinforces our long-standing commitmen
 t to preparing students to transition successfully from the classroom to t
 he workforce.</p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Bridge Academy Graduation 
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
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SUMMARY:Labor Day Holiday (All)
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DESCRIPTION:<p>The Senior College &amp\; Career Fair is a capstone transiti
 on initiative led by DeSoto County Schools designed to connect graduating 
 seniors directly with postsecondary institutions\, employers\, and workfor
 ce training providers. This targeted event ensures students have immediate
  access to viable next steps as they prepare to exit high school and enter
  the next phase of their career journey.</p><p>Through direct engagement w
 ith college representatives\, hiring managers\, and industry partners\, st
 udents can explore enrollment opportunities\, submit applications\, and se
 cure employment. This event reinforces our commitment to ensuring every st
 udent has a clear\, actionable plan for success beyond graduation while st
 rengthening alignment between our graduates and the workforce and postseco
 ndary partners who depend on them.</p>
LOCATION:4560 Venture Dr\, Southaven\, MS 38671\, USA
SUMMARY:Senior College and Career Fair
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DTSTART:20260923T080000
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DESCRIPTION:<p>The Senior College &amp\; Career Fair is a capstone transiti
 on initiative led by DeSoto County Schools designed to connect graduating 
 seniors directly with postsecondary institutions\, employers\, and workfor
 ce training providers. This targeted event ensures students have immediate
  access to viable next steps as they prepare to exit high school and enter
  the next phase of their career journey.</p><p>Through direct engagement w
 ith college representatives\, hiring managers\, and industry partners\, st
 udents can explore enrollment opportunities\, submit applications\, and se
 cure employment. This event reinforces our commitment to ensuring every st
 udent has a clear\, actionable plan for success beyond graduation while st
 rengthening alignment between our graduates and the workforce and postseco
 ndary partners who depend on them.</p>
LOCATION:4560 Venture Dr\, Southaven\, MS 38671\, USA
SUMMARY:Senior College and Career Fair
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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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DTSTAMP:20260816T073244Z
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DTSTART:20261021T080000
DTEND:20261021T140000
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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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Holidays (All)
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SUMMARY:Christmas Break
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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:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Holiday (All)
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