Workforce Development

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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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, director of

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AccelerateMS Announces Key Hires to Advance Workforce Training and Development

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JACKSON, MS — 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, 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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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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Anduril Industries Expanding Operations in Stone County; AccelerateMS Supporting Training Initiatives

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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

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