Jackson residents seeking employment, training, or career changes can connect directly with employers and workforce organizations at Clocked In, a free expo in Jackson.
The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Jackson Medical Mall, located at 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave. More than 25 organizations are expected to participate, including private companies, public agencies, training providers, staffing firms, and community groups, according to organizers.
Participants include Amazon, Dependable Source Corp., the U.S. Navy, the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office, Hinds Community College, Mississippi Department of Employment Security, The Bean Path, Metro Booming Training Academy, Surge Staffing, and other partners. The expo will feature discussions on workforce challenges in Mississippi, such as hiring needs, certification pathways, training opportunities, and barriers to employment, organizers said.
Clocked In is part of the Foundation for the Mid South’s initiative, Moving Mississippians Forward Through Employment. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes and be prepared to speak with employers, training providers, and workforce organizations.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
