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AccelerateMS Announces New Research Analyst Hire and Two Internal Promotions
JACKSON, Miss. — AccelerateMS, the lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, has hired Ben Alexander as a Research Analyst and announced the promotions of LeAnne Nixon to Adult Programs Manager and Kari Thomas to Project Manager. "Recruiting talented individuals is paramount to building a strong team, but we ...
Anduril Industries Expanding Operations in Stone County; AccelerateMS Supporting Training Initiatives
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 ...
Byron’s story is one of grit, growth, and grit again. With support from Meridian Community College Adult Education and MIBEST programs, he turned obstacles into stepping stones. buff.ly/4dc6C6i ... See MoreSee Less
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Maritime jobs are a rising tide in Mississippi! With a strong Blue Economy foundation and advancement of new technologies, the state is positioned to grow even more in maritime-related companies and jobs. To support those here today and in the future, new career pathways and workforce training is happening and being created in areas such as hydrography, uncrewed maritime vehicles (drones of the sea), and artificial intelligence.
Just one example, high school students at Hancock High School's Career Technical Center can learn more about the opportunities in hydrography, move on to earn an associate’s degree through Pearl River Community College or bachelor’s degree from the The University of Southern Mississippi OR go to work after they graduate at any of those levels. #MaritimeMonth ... See MoreSee Less
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