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Mar 15 2024

Using Data to Understand Mississippi’s Workforce Landscape

As Mississippi's office for workforce development strategy and coordination, we forge connections with key providers of workforce training and employment opportunities to enhance the lives of all Mississippians. Recognizing the diverse landscape, we continuously navigate toward tailored solutions.  In response to Mississippi House Bill 1388, enacted in March 2022, a ...

Feb 29 2024

Dr. Courtney Taylor Named Executive Director of AccelerateMS 

JACKSON, Miss. — On Wednesday, the State Workforce Investment Board confirmed Dr. Courtney Taylor as the new Executive Director of AccelerateMS, the lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination. Effective March 16, 2024, Taylor takes the reins from Ryan Miller, who has led the office since its inception in ...

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The Mississippi Apprenticeship Program (MAP) has been awarded a Formula Funding Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to continue expanding Registered Apprenticeship opportunities across our state from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026! This funding will allow us to further empower businesses to "grow their own" skilled workforce and provide Mississippians with invaluable "earn while you learn" pathways to rewarding careers. We're excited to continue building a stronger, more skilled Mississippi! #ApprenticeshipWorks #WorkforceDevelopment #Mississippi #DOLGrant #EarnWhileYouLearn #SkilledTrades #MAP

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Thank you to our Horizons Sponsor, Saf-T-Cart! Founded in the Mississippi Delta in the 1960s, they've grown into an international leader in cylinder carts, cages, pallets, truck beds, and trailers. We appreciate your support! Learn more saftcart.com/ #MSHorizons2025 ... See MoreSee Less

Thank you to our Horizons Sponsor, Saf-T-Cart! Founded in the Mississippi Delta in the 1960s, theyve grown into an international leader in cylinder carts, cages, pallets, truck beds, and trailers. We appreciate your support! Learn more https://saftcart.com/ #MSHorizons2025
13 hours ago

The Mississippi Apprenticeship Program (MAP) has been awarded a Formula Funding Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to continue expanding Registered Apprenticeship opportunities across our state from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026! This funding will allow us to further empower businesses to "grow their own" skilled workforce and provide Mississippians with invaluable "earn while you learn" pathways to rewarding careers. We're excited to continue building a stronger, more skilled Mississippi! #ApprenticeshipWorks #WorkforceDevelopment #Mississippi #DOLGrant #EarnWhileYouLearn #SkilledTrades #MAP

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