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. 

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. 

Mary Powers, Workforce Director with Central MS Planning and Development District, presents "Getting Back to Work in Mississippi".

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.

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.

 

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