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Jul 21 2025

How Lean Training Is Changing Careers and Companies in Mississippi

HATTIESBURG, Miss. - When Mississippi industries seek practical solutions to strengthen operations and workforce skills, the Lean Manufacturing Certification program delivers results beyond expectations. To ensure more companies and employees benefit from lean training, Pearl River Community College (PRCC) recently hosted the program in the Gulf Coast region. Bo Worley, industrial ...

Jul 10 2025

Mississippi Partners with Lumina Foundation to Launch FutureReady States Initiative

Mississippi one of 12 states awarded funds to evaluate workforce training investments JACKSON, MISS. — AccelerateMS, Mississippi's lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, today announced its participation in FutureReady States, a national initiative by Lumina Foundation to ensure that short-term credentials deliver strong economic returns for working adults ...

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MCC PRECISION MACHINING. Get hands-on experience in machining, CNC programming, CAD/CAM, process control, and more. This program offers three options for completion: a one or two-year certificate program, or an Associate of Applied Science degree.

Let MCC Precision Machining equip you with the high-demand skills industry employers are looking for. Learn more about our program at meridiancc.edu/machining. And register today to shape your future!

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Shoutout to Blaise King, Director of Workforce Innovation, and Dr. Cliff Thames, Director of Data & Insights, for joining Rankin County School District educators this week at their back-to-school professional learning conference!

They shared how AccelerateMS is working to connect what’s happening in classrooms to real career opportunities for Mississippi students — helping build clearer paths from education to employment.

We’re excited to keep partnering with districts like Rankin County to make sure every student sees what’s possible.
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Shoutout to Blaise King, Director of Workforce Innovation, and Dr. Cliff Thames, Director of Data & Insights, for joining Rankin County School District educators this week at their back-to-school professional learning conference!

They shared how AccelerateMS is working to connect what’s happening in classrooms to real career opportunities for Mississippi students — helping build clearer paths from education to employment.

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9 hours ago

MCC PRECISION MACHINING. Get hands-on experience in machining, CNC programming, CAD/CAM, process control, and more. This program offers three options for completion: a one or two-year certificate program, or an Associate of Applied Science degree.

Let MCC Precision Machining equip you with the high-demand skills industry employers are looking for. Learn more about our program at meridiancc.edu/machining. And register today to shape your future!

#MccEagles #FindYourWings #MccPrecisionMachining #AdvancedManufacturing
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Shoutout to Blaise King, Director of Workforce Innovation, and Dr. Cliff Thames, Director of Data & Insights, for joining Rankin County School District educators this week at their back-to-school professional learning conference!

They shared how AccelerateMS is working to connect what’s happening in classrooms to real career opportunities for Mississippi students — helping build clearer paths from education to employment.

We’re excited to keep partnering with districts like Rankin County to make sure every student sees what’s possible.
... See MoreSee Less

Shoutout to Blaise King, Director of Workforce Innovation, and Dr. Cliff Thames, Director of Data & Insights, for joining Rankin County School District educators this week at their back-to-school professional learning conference!

They shared how AccelerateMS is working to connect what’s happening in classrooms to real career opportunities for Mississippi students — helping build clearer paths from education to employment.

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