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Made in Mississippi: Talent, Training, and Tomorrow

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What if education didn’t just prepare students for the future—but actively created it? Across Mississippi, work-based learning is doing just that. By combining classroom knowledge with real-world experience, students are finding purpose, while employers are building the talent pipelines they need to grow. From internships and apprenticeships to job shadowing and hands-on technical training, work-based […]

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Holmes County CTE Sees Transformative Impact from EquipMS Grant, Boosting Student Skills and Workforce Readiness 

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LEXINGTON, Miss – The Holmes County Career and Technical Center (HCCTC) provides critical career training for both high school students and adult learners in Lexington, Mississippi. Through programs that combine technical skills with real-world application, HCCTC supports workforce readiness and economic opportunity.  With the help of a $45,000 EquipMS grant from AccelerateMS, the center has

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Investing in CTE: What the Data Tells Us About Workforce Returns

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At AccelerateMS, we talk a lot about workforce development—and for good reason. Mississippi’s economic future depends on how well we prepare our people for high-skill, high-demand, high-wage careers. One of the most powerful tools we have to do that? Career and Technical Education (CTE).  This year, we took a deep dive into the return on

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Florence High School Invests in Future Healthcare Professionals with New Technology

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FLORENCE, Miss. — Florence High School’s Medical Science Academy is redefining how students explore careers in healthcare. Through immersive, hands-on learning and real-world experiences, the program is equipping students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue futures in medical fields.  A boost to the program came through nearly $30,000 in funding from the

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Mississippi High Schoolers Get Hands-On in Healthcare Careers 

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CLARKSDALE, Miss. – In the heart of the Mississippi Delta, a workforce development initiative is helping high school students chart meaningful paths toward careers in healthcare. A new program launched by the Clarksdale Municipal School District and Coahoma County School District in partnership with Northwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center is giving students real-world experience in

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Why CTE Matters: Preparing Mississippi’s Talent for the Future

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February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a time to highlight the impact of CTE programs and celebrate the students, educators, and industry partners driving workforce success in Mississippi. At AccelerateMS, we recognize that CTE plays a crucial role in preparing students for high-demand careers, strengthening our workforce, and fueling economic growth across the

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Mississippi Invests in High School Career Programs to Strengthen Workforce Development 

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JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi is enhancing career and technical education programs at 10 high schools and districts statewide, aiming to better prepare students for success in high-demand industries and post-secondary education pathways.  This year’s awards focus on manufacturing, industrial maintenance, energy, and construction programs, strategically aligning with local industries’ workforce needs. Since 2024, Mississippi has

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What a Year for Workforce Innovation in Mississippi

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2024 has been a landmark year for Mississippi’s workforce development, marked by transformative investments, groundbreaking training initiatives, and strategic partnerships. From billion-dollar corporate expansions to empowering students and career coaches, Mississippi has solidified its position as a leader in workforce innovation, fueling economic growth and creating opportunities for all.  Early in the year, Governor Tate

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Investing in Mississippi’s Future: EquipMS Grant Applications Now Open for CTE Programs 

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JACKSON, Miss. — AccelerateMS, Mississippi’s office for workforce development strategy and coordination, is requesting applications to invest in Mississippi’s high school career and technical programs.   Now in its second year, the EquipMS Grant program, established through House Bill 588 (2023) as the Mississippi -12 Workforce Development Grant program, aims to provide funding for Mississippi public

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Mississippi Expands Career Coaching Initiative with Additional Funding  

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JACKSON, Miss. — This fall, Mississippi is ramping up its efforts to guide high school students towards promising career paths by significantly increasing the number of career coaches across the state.  The number of career coaches will rise to 203 for the 2024-2025 academic year, thanks to the addition of new coaches. These professionals will

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