Laurie Kesler, director of Adult Education at Northeast Mississippi Community College, and Kim Smith, assistant director, traveled to Jackson this week to collaborate with program directors from across Mississippi.
The pair discussed the Five Pillars of America’s Talent Strategy and their implications for workforce development and adult education, according to a news release from the college.
The Mississippi Office of Adult Education provided insights during the discussions about innovative approaches to help students develop skills for current and future jobs, the release said.
On the same day, state staff and local program directors gathered at the Mississippi Capitol to advocate for adult education. They highlighted the work being done across the state and thanked legislators for their ongoing support.
NEMCC Adult Education expressed appreciation for the backing of President Ricky Ford, as well as support from state and local representatives, the release added.
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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