JACKSON, Miss. (Oct. 16, 2025) — AccelerateMS, Mississippi’s leading office for workforce development strategy and coordination, has welcomed two experienced professionals to its team: Carlton “Ray” Hollis, MBA, in north Mississippi, and Dr. Daniel Dean “Deano” Harrison in south Mississippi. Both will serve as workforce project managers with regional focuses aimed at advancing workforce initiatives […]
JACKSON, Miss. – September 30, 2025 – AccelerateMS, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, launched regional GranTrak sessions to help providers transition into the state’s new unified workforce grant management system. The sessions offered hands-on guidance to ensure providers were equipped to navigate the platform effectively. The transition marked an important step […]
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, decision makers, HR professionals, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 public service. While many […]
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 […]
September 8, 2025 JACKSON, Miss — The State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB) is calling for stronger alignment between education and workforce in response to two recent data reports – (1) a new analysis of graduate work outcomes from each of Mississippi’s public colleges and universities (2) a report showing educational attainment levels of Mississippi public […]
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 […]
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 […]