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Sep 24 2021

Accelerate Mississippi Awards MS Gulf Coast Community College Nearly $1M to Grow Diesel Tech Program

Accelerate Mississippi, the lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, awarded Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) with $941,701 to double the capacity of its Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology program from 20 to 40 students each year. “To maximize economic prospects for Mississippians, we must prioritize and coordinate workforce training opportunities,” said ...

Jul 27 2021

AccelerateMS Adds Key Team Members

On Tuesday, Executive Director Ryan Miller announced the addition of Bill Renick as Senior Advisor and Garrett McInnis as Deputy Director for External Affairs to the office of Accelerate Mississippi (AccelerateMS). The additions of Renick and McInnis serve as the first step in building out the executive team of AccelerateMS, the newly ...

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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.”
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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.”Image attachment

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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.”
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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.”Image attachment

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