The Kosciusko-Attala Career and Technical Center hosted its annual “You’re Hired” event Thursday, Feb. 19, giving second-year Career and Technical Center students valuable real-world interview experience.
The event is designed to prepare students for the workforce by helping them build confidence and better understand employer expectations. Through direct interaction with local business and industry representatives, students gained insight into workplace professionalism, résumé presentation, and proper interview etiquette.
Each student participated in two mock interviews, providing opportunities to practice professional communication, respond to industry-based questions, and receive constructive feedback from employers.
KACTC officials expressed their appreciation to the many community and industry partners who volunteered their time and expertise to invest in the future of local students. Their participation continues to strengthen the connection between education and the workforce while supporting student success beyond the classroom.
Those who volunteered include: Todd Burrell of Ivey Mechanical; SSG Paul Byrne with the Mississippi Army National Guard; Regina Coats of Kosciusko Lower Elementary; Amanda Crawford of the Mississippi Nurses Foundation; Mary Katherine Dean and Leslie Edwards of the Kosciusko Attala Partnership; Lauren Eaton of Attala Eye; Jodi Gibson, counselor at Kosciusko Upper Elementary; Ebony Groves Harmon of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services; Shanika Hickmon, principal of Long Creek Elementary; Tony Holder, retired CTC director; Lisa Jones of Baptist Attala; Dena Kelly of Gentiva Hospice; Tim Kyle, mayor of Kosciusko; Steve Lane of Anel Corporation; Angel MacDonald of State Farm Insurance; representatives from the Air National Guard; Lynn McCafferty of the Mississippi Tobacco Free Coalition; Darren Milner of Bank of Commerce; Macie Morgan of Ivey Mechanical; Chuck Odom of Taylor Machines; Teresa Patterson of The Citizens Bank; Pam Patton, career coach at McAdams High School; Lucas Price of Holmes Community College; Robby Robertson of Sunstar Insurance; Allison Schuler, CEO of Baptist Attala; SSG Hunter Sparnecht with the Mississippi Army National Guard; Tommy Trussell, career coach at Kosciusko High School; Teressa Trussell, KHS career coach; and Beau Varner of the MSU Extension Office.
