06/19/2026
Youth workforce development program with Women For Progress-MS....
**Mississippi ranks last in the nation for workforce. We're working to change that — starting with our young people.**
At Dependable Source Corp Center for Community & Workforce Development (DSC), our mission is to build a stronger, more connected workforce across Mississippi by opening doors to opportunity in the communities that need it most. With our state's labor force participation rate sitting around 55% — the lowest in the country — we believe lasting change starts before adulthood. It starts with showing young people that real, well-paying careers are within their reach, right here at home.
That's why we created the **DSC Works Youth Career Awareness Bootcamp**.
Youth workforce development isn't a nice-to-have — it's essential. When a 16-year-old gets hands-on exposure to automotive, technology, construction, and transportation careers, they stop wondering "what's out there for me?" and start building a path. Early exposure shapes confidence, sparks ambition, and keeps Mississippi's talent — and future — in Mississippi.
This summer, **limited ages 15–18** will get that chance, completely free:
**Automotive
**Technology
**Construction
**Transportation
July 13–24, 2026
Jackson, MS
FREE
We're investing in the next generation because a thriving workforce is built one young person at a time. Help us spread the word, and let's raise Mississippi's participation rate together.
**Apply now → https://dscworks.com/bootcamp-2026**
*Dependable Source Corp Center for Community & Workforce Development | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit*