JACKSON, Miss. — October 23, 2025 – AccelerateMS has released the Mississippi Reconnect 2.0, offering $5 million in grant funding to expand accelerated workforce training opportunities across the state.
The initiative seeks proposals from Mississippi’s local workforce areas, community colleges, and higher education institutions to provide short-term training—lasting up to eight weeks—in high-demand occupations, including plumbing, electrical work, machining, emergency medical services, and commercial construction.
Reconnect 2.0 aims to engage unemployed, underemployed, and high school students in training that leads directly to employment, industry-recognized credentials, and long-term career pathways. Programs must align with AccelerateMS priority occupations and demonstrate strong partnerships with employers.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis beginning October 24, 2025, with reviews starting December 1, 2025, or until funds are exhausted.
For details and application materials, visit acceleratems.org/rfps or contact Krystle Culver at kculver@acceleratems.org.
About AccelerateMS
AccelerateMS serves the people and businesses of Mississippi by developing and deploying workforce strategies to connect individuals with transformative, high-paying careers. By leveraging resources and partnering with organizations that hold complementary missions, AccelerateMS effectuates positive change, creating sustained individual, community, and statewide economic prosperity.