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Case Studies

Workforce development has undergone significant changes here in Mississippi. By partnering with us, companies not only enhance their workforce — they also contribute to statewide economic growth and long-term prosperity. 

Viking Range

Viking Range needed to maintain its reputation for luxury home appliances through continuous workforce training but faced financial barriers due to the high cost of specialized programs.

By partnering with South Delta PDD and accessing the MS Works Grant through AccelerateMS, Viking funded advanced training in Six Sigma, robotics, lean manufacturing, and leadership — resulting in improved collaboration, higher retention, enhanced safety, and better product quality. 

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Baxter Healthcare

Baxter Healthcare struggled with a shortage of skilled workers in automation and injection molding and faced high costs for technical training.

Through AccelerateMS and South Delta PDD, Baxter accessed the MS Works Grant to provide specialized training for production technicians — enabling them to improve manufacturing processes, troubleshoot equipment, and fill higher-level positions internally, reducing reliance on outside hires.

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