Project Search Mississippi - UMMC

Wrapped up our 2nd rotations and Employment Planning Meetings February 13th.
Shout out to our host departments that hosted interns during our 2nd rotation…. You are the backbone to our program!!! We appreciate ALL you do!
🌟🌟🌟Aramark Food Services
🌟🌟🌟Volunteer Services
🌟 🌟🌟Sterile Processing
🌟🌟🌟HHS
🌟🌟🌟Office if Student Affairs
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“Every skill you build today brings you one step closer to the career you want tomorrow.”

Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Rankin County School District
Pearl Public School District

Transition week highlights:
Thank you Jennifer Kimbrough, Occupational Therapist & handwriting specialist, for teaching the interns the basics of writing in cursive. They practiced writing their names in cursive. ✍️

Thank you Tim Moak & Scott Higdon with TempStaff for coming to conduct annual mock interviews helping our interns prepare for gaining employment!

“Mock interviews today, real opportunities tomorrow.”

Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Rankin County School District
Pearl Public School District

Congratulations to our Intern of the Month, Tyniya Spencer!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Tyniya maintains a positive attitude, accepts feedback, and provides excellent customer service!
Way to go!
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Rankin County School District
Pearl Public School District

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Christmas brunch!
We are so grateful for our host departments who play such an important role in training our interns and helping them prepare for employment. Your support truly is the difference.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season!🎄🎁🎅🏽🤶
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Pearl Public School District
Rankin County School District

Thank you to Erin Jostes, Transition Coordinator for Pearl Public School District for bringing special guest, II, to meet our interns!
Ronnie was the keynote speaker at the Pathways to Possibilities: Transition to Triumph Conference held in Jackson on December 4th.
Ronnie, a licensed clinical social worker, author, professional speaker, and disability advocate, shared his inspiring story of overcoming learning challenges. Each intern received a signed copy of his book “Nelson Beats the Odds.” His message of resilience, asking for help, and believing in yourself left a lasting impression on all of us!
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Pearl Public School District
Rankin County School District

🤩Transition Week = big lessons, bigger growth!
We are grateful to our guest speakers:

👉🏼Sissy Elrod & Kristen Malone- Kristen is the Owner of Joiful Salon in Carthage. Sissy presented on hygiene & appearance in the workplace while Kristen provided haircuts.

👉🏼Regions Bank- Matthew Roth & Jason Morris provided instruction on income/expenses & budgeting.

👉🏼Matthew Gleason- Project SEARCH at Baptist Hospital Alum (Class of 2020) presented on his experience as an intern and his transition into the world of work.

Our interns updated their employment plans & resumes. In addition to learning about how to read a paystub, setting goals, job searching/career exploration, banking basics and strategies for self advocacy.

Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Pearl Public School District
Rankin County School District

Update from PS at UMMC:
Employment Planning Meetings ✔️
Started 2nd rotations ✔️
Grateful for growth, learning, and new experiences! 🥳🙌🏽

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SHOUT OUTS to our host departments for our 2nd rotations:
1. Aramark
2. Adult Emergency Dept
3. Volunteer Services
4. Sterile Processing
5. HHS
6. Office of Student Affairs- Student Union.

Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Pearl Public School District
Rankin County School District

Please join us in congratulating Hannah Kimbrough as our INTERN OF THE MONTH!
Hannah stands out for her positive attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. She has perfect attendance, consistently works at a good pace and accepts feedback!
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Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Pearl Public School District
Rankin County School District

Happy Birthday Tyniya! 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Rankin County School District
Pearl Public School District

A HUGE THANK YOU to Caitlyn Foggo, Olivia Gordon, and Karleigh Williamson, 4th year UMC dental students, for taking the time to speak with our interns about the importance of oral health and how it relates to the workplace! We appreciate you sharing your time and knowledge.🦷🦷🦷
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Pearl Public School District
Rankin County School District


Happy Birthday Bizzy!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
Pearl Public School District
Rankin County School District
University of Mississippi Medical Center