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Suzy Bowman to Represent Mississippi in Intensive Regional LeadershipDevelopment Program
JACKSON, MS — The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) named Suzy Bowman, Ecosystem 2 Workforce Coordinator, to participate in the 2023-2024 class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute, a free leadership and economic development training opportunity for individuals currently living and/or working in one of ARC’s 13 Appalachian states. The 2023-2024 class ...
Leggett Gives Back to Her Hometown as a High School Career Coach
JACKSON, MS - Mississippi won’t be held back by a workforce gap in trade skills if Collyn Leggett has anything to do with it. As an AccelerateMS career coach for Northeast Jones and West Jones high schools, she’s building connections between students and community employers while promoting pathways to in-demand ...
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ICYMI – Bollinger Mississippi celebrated the graduation of the inaugural class from its Shipfitter Boot Camp. This 12-week training program allows participants to “Earn While They Learn,” providing both hands-on experience and a pathway to rewarding careers.
“We’re always excited about partnerships like this, where education and industry align,” said Edward Hargrove, Federal Project Manager with #AccelerateMS. “The collaboration between Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Bollinger Mississippi is a great example of how short-term training programs can rapidly prepare Mississippians for jobs that offer both a livable wage and opportunities for growth.” ... See MoreSee Less
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Love this for our blue economy, coast people, and Bollinger friends.