JACKSON, MS — 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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JACKSON, MS — Today, AccelerateMS recognized four individuals and groups for their outstanding contributions to Mississippi’s workforce efforts. Awardees were the Advancements in Manufacturing Upskilling Program (AiM UP) at Mississippi State University, Jones College Advanced Technology Center Workforce Welding Program, Gino Perkins, Workforce Development Manager at Nissan North America, and Ryan Miller, Chief Executive Officer,
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JACKSON, MS — AccelerateMS, Mississippi’s premier office for workforce development strategy and coordination, is excited to welcome two dynamic professionals to its team: Meghan Kaminsky-Rogers as Recruiting Manager and Jeremiah Willis as Special Populations Strategy Manager. Meghan Kaminsky-Rogers will spearhead the development and execution of innovative recruiting strategies that bolster economic growth across the state.
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JACKSON, MS — AccelerateMS, the lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, has hired Ben Alexander as a Research Analyst and announced the promotions of LeAnne Nixon to Adult Programs Manager and Kari Thomas to Project Manager. “Recruiting talented individuals is paramount to building a strong team, but we also know that recognizing and
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STONE COUNTY, Miss. — Anduril Industries, a defense technology company is expanding its operations in Stone County. Anduril held a groundbreaking ceremony today in McHenry, representing a corporate investment of $75 million and will create 60 new jobs in the region expected to be filled by the end of the year. As part of
High school career coaches recognized for strengthening workforce development Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves joined legislative, education, and workforce development leaders from throughout the state to celebrate the efforts and impact of career coaches during an April 11 visit to the State Capitol in Jackson. Proclaimed by the governor as “Career Coach Appreciation Day,” state leaders
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JACKSON, MS — AccelerateMS, the lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, has named Trey Smith as Director of Talent Solutions to strategize and implement recruitment and training initiatives to bolster economic development in Mississippi. Collaborating with educational institutions and training providers, Smith will lead the customization of solutions for emerging and growing businesses.
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As Mississippi’s office for workforce development strategy and coordination, we forge connections with key providers of workforce training and employment opportunities to enhance the lives of all Mississippians. Recognizing the diverse landscape, we continuously navigate toward tailored solutions. In response to Mississippi House Bill 1388, enacted in March 2022, a baseline analysis was mandated for
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JACKSON, MS — On Wednesday, the State Workforce Investment Board confirmed Dr. Courtney Taylor as the new Executive Director of AccelerateMS, the lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination. Effective March 16, 2024, Taylor takes the reins from Ryan Miller, who has led the office since its inception in 2021. Taylor joined AccelerateMS in
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JACKSON, MS — Mississippi has allocated approximately $1.4 million to career and technical education efforts at 25 high schools and districts across the state, aiming to empower students by aligning their education with their future careers or post-secondary education programs. The EquipMS Grant program, established through House Bill 588 (2023) as the Mississippi K-12 Workforce
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