NAHS IMPACTO Program

IMPACTO (Industry as a Means to Prepare for Academic, Career, & Technology Opportunities) was developed by the New Albany School District in collaboration with local businesses and industries, Northeast Mississippi Community College, Blue Mountain College, and the Mississippi Department of Education. The IMPACTO program has become a model in the region and many high schools have reached out to our district to learn more about how we are helping our students reach their career goals.

Juniors and Seniors at New Albany High School are being provided opportunities that have the potential to open doors for their future careers.  NAHS has worked to create and implement an innovative internship program since 2018.

“One of the goals of our five-year strategic plan is to prepare all students to be college and career ready,” explained Superintendent Dr. Lance Evans.  “This internship program includes students who wish to go directly into the workforce or pursue different levels of education past high school.”

Students in this program complete a Career Readiness class in the fall and work toward achieving six or more dual enrollment hours.   In addition, these students gain certifications in WorkKeys and leadership courses.   Skills and concepts learned in this class prepare students for a 100-hour summer internship with a community partner in which they have a career interest.

IMPACTO Pathways

IMPACTO Wordforce Pathway
IMPACTO Community College + 4 Year Pathway
IMPACTO Community College Pathway
IMPACTO 4 Year College Pathway

IMPACTO Newsroom

  • Students/Community Partners Honored at Internship Signing Day

        Juniors and Seniors at New Albany High School (NAHS) are being provided opportunities that have the potential to open doors for their future careers.  Since 2018, NAHS has worked to create summer programs for students interested in pursuing summer internships. On Friday, March 31, these students were recognized and formally signed certificates to [...] The post Students/Community Partners Honored at Internship Signing Day appeared first on New Albany Schools.

  • New Albany School District receives Workforce Development Award

    Accelerate MS sponsored the Horizons 2022 Conference September 6-8 in Flowood. During the luncheon on September 8, New Albany School District was among the Workforce Champions recognized from across MS. The IMPACTO internship program was named the "Workforce Program of the Year". Pictured above l-r: Ryan Miller, Executive Director, Office of Workforce Development; Dr. [...] The post New Albany School District receives Workforce Development Award appeared first on New Albany Schools.

  • IMPACTO Interns Give Back to the Community

    An important part of the IMPACTO internship program at New Albany High School is community service. Student interns and the school district want to give back to the community that graciously partners with our students for internship experiences!  On Tuesday, August 30, students enjoyed getting to know Annie Erby & the Zesty Zeniors of New [...] The post IMPACTO Interns Give Back to the Community appeared first on New Albany Schools.

  • Hess Selected to Toyota Internship Program

    Matthew Hess, a senior at New Albany High School, has been selected to participate in the Toyota Creating Your Future internship this semester! This internship is a fifteen week program where high school students earn national certifications, complete orientation, and experience aspects of the production floor. Pictured is Matthew with his proud parents, Steve & [...] The post Hess Selected to Toyota Internship Program appeared first on New Albany Schools.

  • New Albany & Union County School Districts Announce Partnership

    New Albany School District and Union County School District announced an innovative partnership on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.  The announcement was made during a formal press conference at the Magnolia Civic Center in downtown New Albany. Union County School District is officially now a part of the IMPACTO Internship program that New Albany School District [...] The post New Albany & Union County School Districts Announce Partnership appeared first on New Albany Schools.