The Learning Zone, Inc.

Our Spring Job Extravaganza for Jackson Public Schools was beyond amazing! Special THANKS to MDRS for partnering with us. Thanks to Jackson State University-Office Of Accessible Education And Resource Center for hosting and your partnership. We had students from JPS High Schools and Middle Schools in attendance. Students attended career simulation stations during the morning and Pre-ETS seminars during the afternoon.

Our (5) focus areas are:
1. Instruction in Self-Advocacy
2. Career Exploration Counseling
3. Workplace Readiness Training
4. Counseling on Post-Secondary Education
5. Work-Based Learning Experiences

Learning Zone’s primary goal is to support a seamless transition to post-school activities and adult life, including connection with adult services and encouraging active community participation.

In partnership with the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, Learning Zone, Inc., provided Jackson Public Schools and Jackson State University’s students with a Job Extravaganza featuring businesses and industries in Central Mississippi. The event was a huge success, and we are so thankful for our partnership with each of them.

The ultimate goal of Job Extravaganza is to provide an environment in which students can freely explore a variety of careers at their own pace and hopefully discover career options that best fit their preferences, strengths, and interests.

President Marcus Thompson (JSU), Dr. Arron Richardson (JSU), Ms. Samantha Manning (JSU), Ms. Sheena Creatian (MDRS), Tara Hunt (MDRS), Dr. Talatha Bingham-Gibbs (JPS), and Dr. Maurice Williams (JPS), you are all the best! The aforementioned assisted my team and I every step of the way to make this event a success!

And to my Learning Zone Team, you all totally ROCKED IT! Thanks💙