Angelica Richards Recognized By MEC

Aug 19, 2019

Angelica Richards was recently spotlighted in MEC's Mississippi Scholars & Mississippi Scholars Tech Master Connections. Here is a quote from Executive Director Will Coppage and the excerpt from Angelica Richard's interview.

"We are lucky to have talent like Angelica Richards working with us at the WCEA," said executive director WIll Coppage. "Angelica has lifted up the community through her desire to attract young talent and provide for them future opportunities in Washington County and Beyond."

Angelica Richards

I’m Angelica Richards, a native of Greenville, Mississippi. I graduated from Greenville- Weston High School with the class of 2014. I went off to further my education at Hinds Community College in 2016, were I received my Associates Degree. After Hinds, I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree from Alcorn State University in 2018. After graduation, I moved back to my hometown, were I am now the Workforce Coordinator at the Washington County Economic Alliance. I’m also the Coordinator for the MS Scholars and Tech Masters program here in Greenville. I work extremely hard with the great help and support from local employers who volunteer some of the employees time to conduct field work for this amazing program.

"Quote: You Were Born To Win. But To Be A Winner, You Must Plan To Win, Prepare To Win, and Expect To Win." - Zig Ziglar 

Greenville/Washington County Scholars

Greenville/Washington County recognized 250 Mississippi Scholars and 125 Tech Masters this year for satisfying the requirements for each program. Each student was recognized at the annual awards day program at the Washington County Convention Center with a medallion and certificate, and seals were given for their diplomas. 

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The Mississippi Scholars and Mississippi Tech Masters has a positive impact on the communities in the Mississippi Delta. It encourages and motivate students to be career driven and workforce ready. 

Greenville Washington County recognized 250 Mississippi Scholars and 125 Mississippi Scholars Tech Master this year for satisfying the requirements for each program. Each student was recognized at the annual awards day program at the Washington County Convention Center with a medallion and certificate. 

The coordinator of the event was Angelica Richards, former Mississippi Scholars, and Americorps Workforce Training Coordinator for Washington County Economic Alliance.