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Feb 29 2024

Dr. Courtney Taylor Named Executive Director of AccelerateMS 

JACKSON, MS — On Wednesday, the State Workforce Investment Board confirmed Dr. Courtney Taylor as the new Executive Director of AccelerateMS, the lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination. Effective March 16, 2024, Taylor takes the reins from Ryan Miller, who has led the office since its inception in ...
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Hearts in Hand, Skills in Demand

Every February, millions of flowers, gifts, candies, and cards exchange hands worldwide in the name of love. While our office admits to having a bit of a sweet tooth, we also love highlighting the impactful role that Career and Technical Education (CTE) plays here in Mississippi. February is CTE Month, ...
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22 hours ago
Accelerate MS

Looking for a high-demand, hands-on career? Enroll now!💥‼️ ONE-TIME OPPORTUNITY ‼️💥

This one-time only we are offering our Pipefitting class for $60 compared to the usual $600 course fee. Deadline to enroll is September 25, 2024. Only 10 spots available!! Don’t miss this opportunity. Call 601.276.3836, stop by the Workforce Training Center, or visit us at workforce.smcc.edu/courses/pipe-fitting/ to get started. ... See MoreSee Less

Looking for a high-demand, hands-on career? Enroll now!
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We asked students to write a letter to their career coach. They are being read for the first time. The impact is truly life-changing. Learn more about the initiative buff.ly/3SHwhOk #CareerCoaches South Delta Planning and Development District SMPDD Career Coaches Central Mississippi Planning and Development District United Way for Jackson & George Counties Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, Mississippi ... See MoreSee Less

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Awesome job Mitzi Hunter. SDPDD is proud of you!

This is so POWERFUL, what an impact the Career Coaches are making in our communities. Thank you Accelerate for being such a HUGE advocate for this life changing program.🏆🥇

Way to go Tiffany Hall! And Thank you Accelerate MS for navigating this awesome program! We sure are proud of all our SMPDD Career Coaches we appreciate you and all that you do!

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