Workforce Development

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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King to Lead Workforce Innovation at AccelerateMS 

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JACKSON, Miss.— AccelerateMS, Mississippi’s lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, has appointed Blaise King as the Director of Workforce Innovation, spearheading initiatives to develop and implement cutting-edge workforce strategies that align with Mississippi’s economic and talent priorities.  In this role, King will collaborate with statewide partners to bridge the gap between education, training,

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Creating Opportunity: AccelerateMS’s Workforce Vision for the New Year

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Workforce development is more than a single strategy or program; it’s about improving the lives of all Mississippians. At AccelerateMS, this has been our mission since day one. While some say New Year’s resolutions are made to be broken, we see them as an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to progress. By working together with

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FlexFactor Program Reaches Milestone Quarter 

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JACKSON, Miss.—  The FlexFactor program reached an unprecedented milestone in 2024, completing 68 iterations and engaging over 1,120 K-12 students across Mississippi in its most successful quarter to date.  Administered by NextFlex in partnership with AccelerateMS, MS-SHIPS, and the Department of Defense, FlexFactor is a flagship initiative in advanced manufacturing innovation. This program introduces K-12

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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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Inaugural Tri-State Summit Building Collaborative Conversations Around Gulf Coast Defense Industrial Base Workforce

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JACKSON, Miss.— Industry and workforce partners from Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana recently gathered for the first Gulf Coast Defense Industrial Base Workforce Summit to discuss the growing needs and best practices for a skilled workforce. Hosted by AccelerateMS and the Gulf Coast Business Council, the Summit featured industry panels, as well guest speakers Adele Ratcliffe,

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AccelerateMS Announces Key Hires to Advance Workforce Training and Development

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JACKSON, Miss. — AccelerateMS, Mississippi’s office for workforce development strategy and coordination, is excited to welcome two dynamic professionals to its team: Dwight Herlong as Coordinator serving Ecosystems 4 & 6 and Ty McCearley as Training Operations Manager.   Herlong is an accomplished, global operations executive, with strong general management skills with almost two decades of

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AccelerateMS Recognizes Workforce Champions

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JACKSON, Miss. — 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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FlexFactor Sparks Creativity and Career Exploration in Mississippi’s Young Minds

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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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Mississippi’s AI Network: Bridging Education and Workforce Innovation

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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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