About

Turn your creativity into a career!​

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The Social Media & Content Creation Program is a six-week, hands-on training designed for young women ages 16–24 who want to master the digital space. From Instagram reels to TikTok trends, from managing brand accounts to building your own, this program gives you the skills and confidence to thrive in one of today’s fastest-growing industries.

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We know that many talented young women face barriers to opportunity—whether it’s leaving high school before graduation, challenges with attendance, aging out of foster care, involvement with the court system, or simply not having access to career pathways. This program was built with you in mind.

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What You’ll Learn:

• How to manage major social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and more)

• Content creation strategies that capture attention and grow audiences

• Branding, storytelling, and campaign development

• Tools for scheduling, analytics, and engagement

• Career pathways in social media management and the digital creative economy

 

Why Join?
Mississippi has over 60,000 jobs tied to the creative economy, and opportunities in digital media are expanding every day. By the end of this course, you’ll earn a Social Media Management Certificate and the Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), plus gain access to job shadowing, internships, and potential job placement.

 

Who Can Apply?

This program is designed for girls and women ages 16–24 in Hinds County who are ready to build a future in digital media—especially those facing barriers to opportunity. We welcome applicants who may be:

• Aging out of foster care

• Adjudicated or court-involved

• Experiencing homelessness or housing instability

• Struggling with truancy

• High school or college dropouts

• Living with financial hardship or limited resources

If you’re creative, motivated, and looking for a new pathway forward, this program was built for you.

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Program Dates

October 9 – November 20, 2025

Application Deadline

October1, 2025

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This program is sponsored by:

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