The 2025 Graduate Hiring Event is an opportunity designed specifically for high school seniors seeking full-time employment after graduation. This even will bring together employers from key industries who are actively hiring for entry-level positions.
Calendar of Events

May 15

April 15
Olive Branch High School hosts its 1st annual Ready4Work event. Contact Loren Burse at LBurse@trpdd.com or Melinda Reynolds at melinda.reynolds@dcsms.org for more information.

March 25
Today, we launched the first session of the 2025 Bridge Academy, a leadership development program for selected juniors across DeSoto County Schools in partnership with Southaven Chamber of Commerce.

March 18
11th grade students from each high school will attend the Junior College Fair. Information will be sent out from each high school.

February - CTE Month
Our CTE centers have fun activities to highlight CTE month. Check out the DCS CTE websites for more information. Also, visit https://www.acteonline.org/cte-month/ for more information on national CTE information.

Nov 13 - Jan 31
Scan the QR code to apply! Application closes January 31st. Students will be notified by Spring Break of acceptance or waitlist. Questions? Email ctcrecruitment@dcsms.org.

December 6-7
Exciting opportunity for our students in 6th-8th grades! Free Robotics Camp offered at CTC West.

December 6-7
Exciting opportunity for our students in 7th-9th grades! Free Engineering camp for Drones offered at CTC West.

November 14
Excited for the Ready4Life event for seniors at Lewisburg High School.

November 13
Career Tech Recruitment Kickoff for all high school administrators, counselors, MET chairs, and Career Coaches.

November 8-9
Exciting opportunity for our students in 6th-8th grades! Free Engineering camp offered at CTC West.

November 5
High school teachers and counselors to learn more about careers in our area.

November 1-2
Exciting opportunity for our student in 5th and 6th grades! Free Engineering camp offered at CTC West.

November 1-2
Exciting opportunity for our students in 7th-9th grades! Free Engineering camp for Coding offered at CTC West.

October 29-30
Bridging the Gap event for 10th grade students.

October 1-2
College & Career Fair for all DCS senior students.

September 12
CHHS is hosting their first Ready 4 Work day on September 12 for current seniors. Contact Career Coach, Varina Hopper, or WBL Coordinator, Jessica Burgess, for more information.

Fall '24
Seniors: don't miss an opportunity to learn additional skills through one of the Short Term NWCC Workforce Solutions & Career-Technical Education fall courses.

July 30
Open House for both CTC East & West Center's to meet CTC instructors for the upcoming school year.

Summer of '24
DCS partnered with Southaven Chamber of Commerce to provide selected seniors an opportunity to meet with professionals in specific pathways.