Northeast Mississippi Community College Adult Education says Presley McMillan enrolled in classes in Tishomingo in 2022 with the goal of earning her High School Equivalency and eventually going to college. The college said she knew she wanted to keep her education going, but she had not settled on a career path when she began.
In the fall of 2023, McMillan enrolled in the Gateway Youth Program while continuing her Adult Education classes. According to the college, Gateway gave her a chance to learn about different careers and explore what interested her as she kept working toward her HSE.
NEMCC Adult Education said McMillan earned her High School Equivalency diploma on Oct. 1, 2025. The college said she is now working at a daycare, where she is gaining work experience and building skills for her next step.
The college said McMillan’s story shows how Adult Education and the Gateway Youth Program can help students who start without a fixed plan. It said students may need a chance to explore options, gain experience and get support while they move ahead.
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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