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MIBEST provides safe place to learn for Rankin student

Diagnosed with autism at age 2, McCollum, 23, of Jackson, earned an Occupational Diploma at Murrah High School but lacked critical credits for a full diploma. “My mom thought it was best for me to just get the Occupational Diploma since it was better for people with special needs like me and who aren’t as advanced as others,” McCollum said.

MIBEST program adds up to success for Vicksburg woman

Mayra Gomez has always felt comfortable with the language of numbers. Now she wants to turn that into a career in accounting with the help of the MIBEST program at Hinds Community College’s Vicksburg-Warren Campus. “I’ve liked numbers my whole life,” Gomez said, agreeing it’s been something of a security blanket for her since coming to the United States from Mexico with her parents when she was already 20. “Numbers are just universal, plus I just have a square head like that!”