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Northeast students earn record number of Microsoft Office certifications

Students in Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Business and Office Technology programs have earned a record number of Microsoft Office Specialist certifications, according to college officials.

The credentials help students develop real-world skills that can give them an edge in the job market, officials said. Among those recognized are Cameron Hill of Baldwyn, Nathan Benjamin of Corinth, Alexis Petty of McNairy, David Goforth of Burnsville, Wyatt Goss of Greenville, and Nathan Welch of Booneville. Also honored are Christian Adams of Ripley, Xakira Duff of Corinth, Jolee Vanderford of Burnsville, Marley Helms of Blue Springs, Marly Stevenson of Jumpertown, and Melissa Hudson of Corinth.

Several students were not pictured, including Brayden Seine of Glen, Justin McCoy of Booneville, Jennifer Barron of Guntown, Mary Worley of Booneville, Tarik Al-Qawwas of Corinth, Lathan Nunley of New Albany, and Kevin Weaver of Corinth.

For more information about the program, interested parties are encouraged to visit the college’s website or contact ccwhite@nemcc.edu.

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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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