IMPACT Works: Next Generation helps high school students prepare for life after graduation by connecting career exploration, industry-recognized training, workplace readiness, and real-world employer relationships. Through hands-on guidance, career pathways, and community partnerships, students gain the skills, confidence, and connections they need to take their next step into college, training, or the workforce.
What the Program Is
IMPACT Works: Next Generation is a developing workforce-readiness initiative designed to help students prepare for the transition from high school into employment, college, or additional career training. The program will focus on practical preparation, real-world skills, and helping students better understand the opportunities available to them after graduation.
Who It Serves
IMPACT Works: Next Generation is designed primarily for high school students who are beginning to think seriously about life after graduation. The program is intended to support students with a wide range of goals—from entering the workforce directly to continuing their education or pursuing additional training.
What Students Can Expect
Students can expect practical, career-focused support in areas such as resume development, interview preparation, professional communication, workplace expectations, understanding pay and taxes, and preparing for the responsibilities that come with entering the workforce. As the program continues to grow, additional experiences and opportunities will be added to help students build confidence, explore possibilities, and take their next step with greater preparation.
Employers: Help Shape the Next Generation
IMPACT Works: Next Generation is being built with the future workforce in mind, and local employers can play an important role in helping shape it. We welcome businesses and industry leaders who are willing to share feedback, offer insight into the skills and qualities they value in employees, or explore future opportunities to connect with students as the program grows.
By getting involved early, employers can help us better prepare students for the realities of today’s workplace while strengthening the pipeline between local schools, training, and employment opportunities across Jackson County.
