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Mississippi Industry Leaders Invited to Help Shape Workforce Strategy at ATLAS Roundtables

Beunkka Davis, Communications Specialist   JACKSON, Miss. — September 22, 2025 – The Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) and the Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA) will host a series of ATLAS (Accelerated Training and Livelihood Aligned Strategy) Industry Roundtable discussions in partnership with AccelerateMS, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), and the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB). Industry leaders, […]

Career Coaches Unite for Catalyst ‘25, AccelerateMS Announces Career EDGE Platform

JACKSON, Miss. – September 19, 2025 – Career coaches from across Mississippi came together for Catalyst ‘25, a two-day workshop focused on professional growth, career pathways, and strengthening statewide collaboration. Hosted by AccelerateMS, the event emphasized skill-building, ecosystem coordination, and innovative tools designed to expand the impact of career coaching programs. “It’s awesome to see […]

Hands-On Program Boosts Local Careers

JACKSON, Miss. – September 17, 2025 –  Twenty graduates completed the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship (I2PA) program this week at Hinds Community College’s Jackson Campus, gaining the skills and credentials needed to launch careers in Mississippi’s growing infrastructure workforce. The four-week, paid training program prepares participants for careers in the critical infrastructure […]

From High School Graduate to Lineman Success

Beunkka Davis, Communications Specialist   ELLISVILLE, Miss. — September 16, 2025 –  Colby Mills is an example of how dedication and vision can shape a future. In 2025, Mills graduated from South Jones High School while also completing the Jones College Jasper County Utility Lineworker Program, a rare accomplishment that launched his career in skilled trades and […]

SWIB Calls for Expanded Training, Apprenticeships, and Employer Partnerships

JACKSON, Miss. — September 15, 2025 — AccelerateMS, in partnership with the State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB), is proud to release the Board’s most recent recommendations aimed at strengthening Mississippi’s workforce, expanding training opportunities, and preparing our state for the jobs of tomorrow.\ Between now and 2035, Mississippi will need to train 19,000 additional skilled […]

Kressley’s Road to Success

9/5/2025 COLUMBUS, Miss. – Kressley Burgess has faced more than his share of challenges, but instead of letting them define him, he leaned on faith and determination to keep moving forward. Despite lifelong medical struggles, he never lost sight of his goal to graduate from high school, and in 2024, he proudly walked across the […]

Mississippi Celebrates Workforce Development Month

JACKSON, Miss. — AccelerateMS proudly joins the nation in recognizing September as National Workforce Development Month, celebrating the vital role that skilled workers and workforce professionals play in driving Mississippi’s economy forward. The proclamation, issued by Governor Tate Reeves, highlights the importance of investing in our workforce to create a robust and resilient economy. Workforce […]

AccelerateMS Recognizes Workforce Champions for 2025

JACKSON, Miss. — Today, AccelerateMS recognized four individuals and groups for their outstanding contributions to Mississippi’s workforce efforts. Awardees were Cody Spence, Director of Career and Technical Education at East Central Community College; South Central MS Works; Justin Hall, Executive Director of the Marshall County Industrial Development Authority; and Frankie Adair, Site Executive for the […]

EnCORE Connects Skilled Mississippians with Meaningful Roles in Workforce Training

August 20, 2025  Beunkka Davis, Communications Specialist   JACKSON, Miss. – AccelerateMS is excited to introduce EnCORE, an innovative program aimed at connecting Mississippi’s highly experienced professionals with instructor, trainer, and mentor opportunities within the state’s workforce development framework. EnCORE: Calling Our Retired Experts seeks to develop a centralized pool of skilled individuals—especially those nearing or […]