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

  • NAHS Students Learn About Careers in Finance & Accounting

    Josh Hardin with BNA Insurance and Investments as well as Avery Grace Basil, Workforce Development Coordinator for New Albany School District recently spoke with CCR, IMPACTO, and Computer Science and Engineering students at NAHS about a career in accounting and financial planning. Students also participated in preparing basic tax documents which they will use in [...] The post NAHS Students Learn About Careers in Finance & Accounting appeared first on New Albany Schools.

  • Students Participate in Internships this Fall

      Internships are in full swing at New Albany High School! Senior students Jaslyn Reyna and Riley Anderson fill out paperwork to get their internships with the Frank K. Spain Foundation started! The post Students Participate in Internships this Fall appeared first on New Albany Schools.

  • New Albany High School Offers Internship Opportunities

    Juniors at New Albany High School (NAHS) continue to be provided opportunities that have the potential to open doors for their future careers.  This summer 42 students are enjoying this unique workplace experience. In late April, these students were recognized and formally signed certificates to participate in the summer internship program.  The Internship Signing Day [...] The post New Albany High School Offers Internship Opportunities appeared first on New Albany Schools.

  • 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.