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AccelerateMS Announces Promotions
JACKSON, MS — AccelerateMS, the lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, is pleased to announce the promotions of Shelika Hooker and Dr. Cliff Thames, effective April 15, 2024. Hooker has been appointed as the Director of Grants Management and Thames has assumed the role of Director of Data ...
‘Career Coach Appreciation Day’ spotlights difference makers in Mississippi
High school career coaches recognized for strengthening workforce development Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves joined legislative, education, and workforce development leaders from throughout the state to celebrate the efforts and impact of career coaches during an April 11 visit to the State Capitol in Jackson. Proclaimed by the governor as “Career ...
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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.” ... See MoreSee Less
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Love this for our blue economy, coast people, and Bollinger friends.