This week we’re visiting with Heath McMillian - President at Tennessee College of Applied Technology. We’ll discuss a number of exciting career programs offered by the college, plus TCAT’s partnership with Jackson-Madison County Schools and recent announcements at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology that will impact the landscape of higher education in the West TN region.

A trio of North Side High School students who attended the Tennessee FCCLA State Leadership Conference has qualified for the National FCCLA Leadership Conference! We'll catch up with North Side FCCLA advisor Kimba A. Sears and two standout students to recap the big event. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students enrolled in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education programs at public and private schools. FCCLA offers intracurricular resources and opportunities for students pursuing careers that strengthen families.

Today, we are sharing detailed information concerning the JMCSS Career Fair. This is a great opportunities and educators and professionals from all over West Tennessee to get information about exciting career opportunities within the Jackson-Madison County School System. We’ll be joined by Rekia McClain, Director of Human Capital-Talent Acquisition and Terrance Morris, New Teacher Support Coordinator for JMCSS. They’ll give us some insight into the critical tasks professional school counselors complete for our students and families.