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Innovative Career Coach Program Sees Growth in Second Year

JACKSON, Miss. — More career coaches will be engaging with Mississippi high school students this fall to help them discover successful paths into the workforce. The State of Mississippi has revved up its efforts to connect students with industry leaders with over 50 new coaches throughout the state, increasing the ...
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Mississippi Invests Over $22 Million in High-Value Training Programs This Fiscal Year

JACKSON, Miss. — Over the past twelve months, the state of Mississippi has aggressively invested in high-demand, high-wage training programs to better meet the industry needs of today and provide more good pathways for Mississippians to find higher-paying careers.  This investment, made possible through the continued support and investment of ...
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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

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. https://buff.ly/4dc6C6i
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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

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 Schools 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
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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

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. https://buff.ly/4dc6C6i
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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

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 Schools 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
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