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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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