Counselor, Principal, and Career Coach Workshop

The purpose of the Counselor, Principal, and Career Coach Workshop is to strengthen partnerships between Hinds Community College and K–12 school leaders by sharing timely updates on academic, workforce, and enrollment pathways and equipping counselors and principals to better support student success.

Event Agenda:

• 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
  Breakfast & Registration
• 9:00 – 9:20 a.m.
  Welcome + Workforce Framing
  – Brief welcome and purpose of the day
  – Why workforce readiness matters right now
  – The shared role of K–12, community colleges, and partners in creating clear pathways for students
• 9:20 – 9:40 a.m.
  Networking Break
• 9:45 – 10:10 a.m.
  Breakout Rotation 1
• 10:15 – 10:40 a.m.
  Breakout Rotation 2
• 10:45 – 11:10 a.m.
  Breakout Rotation 3
• 11:15 – 11:40 a.m.
  Breakout Rotation 4
• 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
  Lunch & Keynote Program
  – Lunch Speaker
  – Program Focus: Recent workforce-related legislation impacting K–12 and community colleges; why alignment matters now; and how coordinated pathways support Mississippi’s workforce needs.
• Closing & Safe Travels