BILOXI, Miss. — September 23, 2026 — Artificial intelligence is moving beyond the conversation stage in Mississippi. Increasingly, manufacturers, educators and workforce leaders are looking at how the technology can solve real problems on the production floor and prepare workers for the jobs of the future. That shift was on display during AI in Manufacturing […]
CLEVELAND, Miss. – September 11, 2026 – For students in the Mississippi Delta, an eight-week program at Delta State University offered more than an introduction to healthcare. It provided an opportunity to explore careers, build practical skills, and take the next step toward a future in one of the region’s most critical industries. Funded by […]
JACKSON, Miss. – August 27, 2026 – The path to a career in advanced manufacturing doesn’t have to begin after graduation. Across North Mississippi, high school students are earning industry-recognized credentials, exploring careers in advanced manufacturing and connecting with employers while they’re still in the classroom. In partnership with ToolingU-SME, AccelerateMS launched PowerPath, a pilot […]
JACKSON, Miss. — August 25, 2026 – AccelerateMS and the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid launched the UPSKILL Mississippi Grant, creating a new pathway for adult Mississippians to access state financial aid for education and training connected to critical careers. Created by House Bill 562 during the 2026 legislative session, UPSKILL Mississippi — Upgrading […]
JACKSON, Miss. — August 20, 2026 – AccelerateMS honored four individuals and organizations today for their contributions to strengthening Mississippi’s workforce and advancing opportunities across the state. The 2026 AccelerateMS Workforce Awards recognized Build Mississippi; The Industrial Company’s (TIC) Pre-Apprenticeship Program; Dr. Rachel DeVaughan-Partrick, deputy executive director of programs at the Mississippi Community College Board; […]
JACKSON, Miss. — July 21, 2026 – AccelerateMS is continuing its partnership with regional economic development and planning organizations across Mississippi to strengthen and expand the state’s career coach program in high schools statewide. The investment will support enhanced career exploration services, workforce readiness guidance, and direct connections to high-demand career pathways aligned with Mississippi’s […]
JACKSON, Miss. — June 29, 2026 – AccelerateMS is proud to recognize four outstanding educators as the inaugural recipients of the Career Coach Catalyst Award: Iris Andrews of Northeast Jones High School, Lorene Haymer of Holmes County Central High School, Keyshon Hinton of Richton High School, and Karen Walden of Falkner High School. The award […]
JACKSON, Miss. June 15, 2026 – Major industrial investments across Mississippi require a larger pipeline of skilled workers prepared for high-demand technical careers. Building that pipeline begins in high school. To help meet growing workforce demands, Mississippi is strengthening career and technical education programs at 25 high schools and school districts statewide, equipping students with the skills and credentials […]
Workforce professionals, career coaches, educators and community leaders from across Mississippi gathered for two days of collaboration, professional development and strategic planning during Catalyst 2026. Hosted in partnership with GEAR UP Mississippi and the Research and Curriculum Unit (RCU) at Mississippi State University, the conference provided attendees with opportunities to learn from industry experts, explore […]
WorkFuture Institute to provide support, assist with strategy for Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council JACKSON, Miss. – June 5, 2026 — The Mississippi Business Alliance (MSBA) Foundation has entered into a formal partnership with AccelerateMS, the state’s Office of Workforce Development, to support the work of the newly established Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council (M-PAC) through MSBA’s […]