Gulf Coast Hosts Another Fantastic Job Extravaganza

On August 28, 2025, IDS staff and volunteers hosted a wonderful day of learning, teamwork, and fun at another Long Beach Job Extravaganza. We were thrilled to welcome 26 students from Gulfport High School who explored a variety of career options through real-world, hands-on experiences. Throughout the event, students were supported by 35 Job Corps volunteers.

IDS is grateful for our incredible business and community partners who helped make this event a success:
•A Latte Friends
•The Southern Lemon
•Gulf Coast Art by Nancy
•Brick Builders Club of the Mississippi Gulf Coast
•34th Street Wholistic Gardens & Education Center
•Gracely Baked Cakes and Cupcakes
• USM Career Services
• USM Gulf Park Health Center
• USM iTech Department
• USM Shipping/Receiving Department
•The Home Depot
•Domino’s Pizza
•USM Student Affairs

IDS staff extend a heartfelt thank you to our partners Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services for making this event possible.

For more information about Job Extravaganzas, including how you, your loved one, or your school district can participate, please contact IDS Executive Coordinators for Transition Services: Beth Robertson (Long Beach Campus) at 228-214-3422 or beth.robertson@usm.edu, or Joseph King (Hattiesburg Campus) at 601-266-4021 or joseph.a.king@usm.edu.