November 17 Workforce Wednesday: Testimonials, Triumphs, and Transformations!
On November 17, 2021, during Workforce Wednesday, we celebrated and thanked our past guest speakers and panelists by highlighting their testimonials, program success stories, and partnership opportunities. Visit education.mpbonline.org for more information about Workforce Wednesday.
October 20 Workforce Wednesday: Now Hiring! Apply Here! All Positions Available!
Now Hiring! Apply Here! All Positions Available!
The pandemic has impacted most businesses across the state of Mississippi. Some businesses that survived are currently in a hiring crisis, unable to fill many of their essential roles. Because of this crisis, companies are faced with challenges of unmet needs, reduced hours of operation, transitioning to a remote, curbside, or delivery service option only, and even the fear of going out of business. Join the conversation as we discuss these pressing matters and highlight programs, incentives, and employment resources.
September 15 Workforce Wednesday: Project SEARCH: An MDRS Workforce Initiative
Learn more about Project SEARCH Mississippi: An MDRS Workforce Initiative. Project SEARCH is a national program designed to help students with disabilities obtain competitive community-based employment.
August 18 Workforce Wednesday: Customer Service Employment Academy
Learn about the partnership with Goodwill Industries & Holmes Community College. Guest speakers include Earline Smith, Director of Adult Education at Holmes Community College, Vicki Burton, Goodwill Vice President of Workforce Development, Bronwyn Robertson, Mississippi Community College Board Program Specialist for Workforce & Employer Engagement.
July 21 Workforce Wednesday: American Graduate Path to the Future
Learn more about Path to the Future, the newest iteration of public media’s long-running American Graduate initiative, and hear from our local experts in a follow-up conversation as we discuss the launch event, its relevance to Mississippi, and local issues/concerns.
June 16 Workforce Wednesday: Getting Back to Work in Mississippi
Mary Powers, Workforce Director with Central MS Planning and Development District, presents "Getting Back to Work in Mississippi".
May 19 Workforce Wednesday: Customer Service Still Matters
Mark Arancibia, General Manager of the Jackson Convention Complex, presents "Customer Service Still Matters".
Workforce Wednesday occurs every third Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
Workforce Wednesday returned February 2021, kicking off a three-month series focused on virtual self-presentation. If you were unable to attend the series you can watch below as MPB's Claudia Singletary presents "Confessions of a Word Nerd" - highlighting how to sound your best when presenting virtually, Professional Management Solutions Coretta Frazier presents "How To Improve Your Personal Brand on Zoom-How Are You Showing Up Lately?" andRita Brent, a comedian, musician, and military veteran from Jackson, Mississippi, presents "Please Wear Pants to Work" - highlighting the importance of being professional during virtual meetings.
MPB Education
Claudia Singletary presents "Confessions of a Word Nerd"
MPB Education
Professional Management Solutions Coretta Frazier presents “How To Improve Your Personal Brand on Zoom”
MPB Education
Rita Brent presents "Please Wear Pants to Work"
Soft Skills Web Series
Soft skills or workforce readiness skills are the personal attributes, personality traits, inherent social cues, and communication abilities needed for success on the job. Soft skills characterize how a person interacts in his or her relationship with others.
Soft Skills Web Series
This video series addresses professional attire, communication and interpersonal skills, time management, working in team environments, problem solving/critical thinking and accepting constructive criticism.
Introduction: What are Soft Skills? | Get to Work Mississipp
