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Suzy Bowman to Represent Mississippi in Intensive Regional LeadershipDevelopment Program
JACKSON, MS — The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) named Suzy Bowman, Ecosystem 2 Workforce Coordinator, to participate in the 2023-2024 class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute, a free leadership and economic development training opportunity for individuals currently living and/or working in one of ARC’s 13 Appalachian states. The 2023-2024 class ...
Leggett Gives Back to Her Hometown as a High School Career Coach
JACKSON, MS - Mississippi won’t be held back by a workforce gap in trade skills if Collyn Leggett has anything to do with it. As an AccelerateMS career coach for Northeast Jones and West Jones high schools, she’s building connections between students and community employers while promoting pathways to in-demand ...
For career coach Ronnie Williams, fighting Mississippi’s “brain drain” in the Lafayette County School District is a calling—and with his background in sales and athletics, it’s one he is well-equipped to lead. buff.ly/3ScqNJt ... See MoreSee Less
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Dr. Cliff Thames, Data and Insights Manager at AccelerateMS, along with Robert Bock and Anna Wallace from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, attended the Coleridge Initiative’s 4th Annual National Convening this week in Arlington, Virginia.
The event serves as a platform to spotlight the immense potential of collaborative data partnerships between states and regions in shaping progressive government policies and practices. Attendees had the opportunity to delve into sessions exploring innovative approaches to governance, the impact of philanthropic funding on data initiatives, and the transformative power of technology in breaking traditional barriers.
The trio actively engaged in discussions around code modernization, AI advancements, and upcoming multi-state collaborative projects, contributing to Mississippi's role in shaping the future of data-driven governance. ... See MoreSee Less
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