About CDC

Overview

The Jackson Public Schools Career Development Center is Mississippi's premier Career and Technical Education program, serving students from all 6 JPS high schools in 23 career pathway programs.  Coursework is conducted in classrooms and laboratories equipped to industry standards.  As Mississippi's largest CTE programming center, our talented and industry-experienced instructors and team members provide scholars with world-class skills and knowledge using technology and state-of-the-art equipment related to their career and/or college aspirations.  Scholars have the opportunity to earn industry certifications, dual credit, and the ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate through enrollment of many of our courses.  Work-Based Learning experiences are embedded throughout all coursework to ensure scholars have experiences connected with workforce opportunities in our community.  Scholars are enrolled for two school years and earn 4 Carnegie units towards graduation upon completion.