Ripley High Seniors Hear From NEMCC Workforce on Careers
Ripley High School seniors spent part of their Wednesday morning thinking about life after graduation. Morgan Fisher of Northeast Mississippi Community College’s workforce division visited the Ripley campus on Oct. 21 to talk with members of the Class of 2027 about the paths open to them, whether that means college classes, short-term job training, or heading straight into a career.
The school shared news of the visit and a set of photos on its official Facebook page, calling the session part of an effort to help seniors “think about their next steps” well before graduation day arrives.
NEMCC Workforce Visit Focuses on Life After Graduation
According to Ripley High School, Fisher spoke to the seniors about the many opportunities available once they leave high school. Photos from the session show Fisher presenting to students gathered at tables, with a slide on the screen quoting Benjamin Franklin’s well-known warning: “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”
The school said the goal was to help students make informed choices. Seniors weighing a two- or four-year degree, a workforce training program, or a job right out of school all benefit from knowing what is available close to home, the post noted.
“Whether students are considering college, workforce training, or entering the workforce, learning about their options is an important step toward making informed decisions about their futures,” the school wrote.
Why Workforce Training Matters for Tippah County Students
Northeast Mississippi Community College, based in Booneville, serves Tippah County as part of its five-county district. Along with traditional academic transfer courses, the college offers career and technical programs and workforce training aimed at local employers’ needs. For many Tippah County graduates, those programs offer a lower-cost route to a credential and a job in fields such as manufacturing, health care, and the skilled trades.
Visits like this one give students a chance to ask questions early in their senior year, while there is still time to:
- Compare college, training, and career options side by side
- Learn about application and enrollment timelines
- Ask about scholarships and financial aid for community college or training programs
- Talk with family and school counselors about a plan before spring
Ripley Tigers Look Ahead
Ripley High School is part of the South Tippah School District. The school thanked Fisher and NEMCC Workforce for taking time to visit and help seniors plan ahead, adding that “the future is bright for the Class of 2027.”
Families of seniors who want to learn more about NEMCC’s academic, career-technical, or workforce programs can contact the college directly or speak with a Ripley High School counselor.
Related: Tippah and Benton County school grades for 2026 and Partnerships expand workforce training in Northeast Mississippi.
Source: Ripley High School (Facebook)
