Mississippi Power to offer Job Readiness Training to high school students
Gulfport, Miss. – Mississippi Power, a strong supporter of workforce development across south Mississippi, is offering Job Readiness Training seminars to 11th-and-12-graders throughout the company’s service territory.
The Job Readiness Training seminars – held on consecutive Saturdays in each location – will focus on preparing to enter the workforce, interpersonal communication skills, applying for jobs and taking part in a mock interview.
“The type of workforce needed for the jobs of today and in the future is very different from what was needed even 10 years ago,” said Mississippi Power Senior Community Development Representative Ann Holland. “These seminars will show students how to develop a resume and apply for a job while reinforcing skills that can be carried through school and into their careers.”
The Job Readiness Training seminars will also address the role of social media and its impact in a digitally focused economy.
“Many employers use social media to screen potential hires or recruit talent, so it’s important students how to use social media appropriately,” said Mississippi Power spokeswoman Danielle Kimbrough. “Social media can also be a tool that students use to brand themselves in positive ways for potential employers and to showcase their talents and philanthropic accomplishments.”
Strategic Systems, Inc. and the Ministerial Alliance are partnering with Mississippi Power to bring these seminars to six communities across south Mississippi.
“More than 650 students participated in these Job Readiness Training sessions when they were offered in 2017,” said Ministerial Alliance President Eric Dickey. “The students gained invaluable experience and more confidence to become an active part of the workforce. I appreciate Mississippi Power continuing to help build tomorrow’s workforce with important community focused initiatives like the Job Readiness Training seminar.”
The seminars are free and open to all high school juniors and seniors in the selected areas. All sessions will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 1:30 p.m.
Locations and dates of Job Readiness Training seminars
Laurel – Feb. 16 and 23
Calvary Baptist Church
143 Central. Ave.
Laurel, MS 39440
Meridian – March 2 and 9
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
544 James Chaney Dr.
Meridian, MS 39307
Hattiesburg – March 16 and 23
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
1313 Country Club. Rd.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Pascagoula – March 30 and Apr. 6
Union Missionary Baptist Church
1509 Dupont Ave.
Pascagoula, MS 39567
Gulfport – Apr. 27 and May 4
Morning Star Baptist Church
2050 Thornton Ave.
Gulfport, MS 39501
Biloxi – May 11 and 18
First Missionary Baptist Church
658 Esters Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39530
Mississippi Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), produces safe, reliable and environmentally responsible energy for more than 187,000 customers in 23 southeast Mississippi counties. With nearly 160 megawatts of approved solar energy capacity, Mississippi Power is the largest partner in providing renewable energy in the state of Mississippi. Visit our website at mississippipower.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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