Desoto County Schools Workforce Development

We were proud to host 12 incredible students from 7 local high schools during our Crash Course experience—igniting passion, exploring possibilities, and inspiring the future of healthcare. 💙🩺✨

Bridge Academy Session 4: Exploring Healthcare Careers at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital!

Our Bridge Academy students recently spent the day at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, where they gained valuable insight into the many career opportunities available in healthcare.

Students heard from professionals in Pediatric Surgery, the Emergency Department, Hospital Medicine, Nutrition Services, Nursing, and Pharmacy, learning about their career journeys and the important roles they play in patient care. They also toured the hospital and experienced firsthand how healthcare teams work together to serve children and families across the Mid-South.

The day concluded with service projects that allowed students to give back to the hospital community. Students assisted with snack, book, and comfort carts, participated in activities in the Neuro Clinic, organized supplies, and helped with crafts and games..

Thank you to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital for providing our students with an incredible opportunity to explore careers, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact through service.

We had the opportunity to speak at the June meeting for Olive Branch Chamber about the importance of business and industry partnerships in preparing students for future success.

A highlight of the meeting was hearing from three outstanding students representing different CTE programs. They shared how their experiences in Career and Technical Education, combined with support from local business partners, have helped them develop valuable skills, gain real-world experience, and explore future career opportunities.

Thank you to our business and community partners for investing in our students and helping build the future workforce of DeSoto County.