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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Imagine a wearable device for athletes that monitors their vitals in real-time and alerts medical professionals in an emergency or a platform for business entrepreneurs that enables you to connect with others using a smartphone or watch. These are just some of the ideas students have come up with as part of FlexFactor, an outreach
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is already integral to our daily lives through personalized recommendation systems, smart home devices, and automated customer service chatbots. As AI evolves, its potential applications and benefits in education and the workforce seem limitless. “The artificial intelligence revolution is here, and Mississippi is poised to be at the forefront” Dr. Jonathan Woodward,
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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
JACKSON, MS — AccelerateMS, the lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, is pleased to announce the promotions of Shelika Hooker and Dr. Cliff Thames, effective April 15, 2024. Hooker has been appointed as the Director of Grants Management and Thames has assumed the role of Director of Data and Insights. “I am thrilled
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Mississippi Representative Donnie Bell received the Workforce Advocacy and Policy Award from the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) in recognition of his efforts in spearheading the state’s innovative career coach initiative, which serves as a vital bridge connecting students with promising career pathways tailored to meet the needs of growing industries. “This is a
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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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