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preparing every scholar for success beyond graduation. (Advocate Photos: Joshua Martin)

organizations. Many students participated in on site interviews and explored immediate job opportunities, internships, apprenticeships and workforce training programs. This impactful fair reflects JPS’s continued commitment to

On Apr. 22nd, graduating seniors from Jackson Public Schools took a major step toward their futures at the recent Senior Employability Fair held at Forest Hill High School. From 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., scholars connected directly with employers, workforce partners and training

State of Mississippi and a $7.6 million investment from Comcast. (Advocate Photos: Joshua Martin)

and school leaders, who highlighted the impact of increased connectivity on education, economic development and community growth. The expansion was funded through a public-private partnership, including a $4.8 million grant from Madison County, a $4.9 million grant from the

On Apr. 23rd, Comcast hosted an event at Shirley D. Simmons Middle School in Canton to mark the completion of a broadband network expansion in northeast Madison County. The project extends high speed internet access to thousands of previously unserved homes and businesses through