WLOX - Jackson County students explore careers at Job Extravaganza

GAUTIER, Miss. (WLOX) — About 150 Jackson County students with diverse learning needs tested out careers ranging from welding to technology during the Job Extravaganza.

Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services Transition Coordinator Jennifer Christmas said preparation starts before students graduate.

“Very diverse fields that students with disabilities can often matriculate into, not knowing that, not always have to go into a four-year institution. You can get what you need right here at a two-year institution as well,” Christmas said.

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