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High school student finds career path through NEMCC apprenticeship program

Jaxson Laster, a high school graduate, said he was unsure of his future plans before discovering the Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) Logistics Management Technology program.

His perspective changed after touring Hago Automotive and participating in the college’s Tiger Apprenticeship. Through the program, Laster worked in Hago while earning his degree, gaining practical experience and earning 17 certifications. He also traveled to Germany for an international apprenticeship opportunity.

He is now the first Logistics Apprentice at Hago Automotive and the first graduate of NEMCC’s Logistics program. Laster is working toward earning his Journeyman credential as a Logistics Engineer.

“This program gave me direction, confidence, and a head start in life,” Laster said. “It showed me that when you take a chance and work hard, so much can come from it.”

If students are unsure about their future, Laster encourages them to consider NEMCC, saying their path might be waiting.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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