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This week, members of our team at #AccelerateMS joined workforce leaders and data experts in Washington, D.C., at the Multi-State Data Collaborative and Coleridge Convening. Together with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, we discussed the progress of our multi-state data partnership and our State Impact Grant work exploring the effectiveness of prison training programs.

We’re honored to support the four-level apprenticeship program at Robinson Electric in Cleveland. Yesterday evening, the company recognized Level 1 graduates with awards for perfect attendance, an outstanding student honor, and certificates of completion—presented by Brent Bean, President of Build Mississippi. Congratulations to the recipients! Next up: Level two, kicking off in October. Keep up the great work! #Apprenticeship #CareerGrowth #RobinsonElectric

Shape the future with us at the Shuqualak Mill! Our new facility in Mississippi is coming to life, and we're looking for driven, talented individuals to join the team. Let's build great things together! Explore our open positions here: https://bit.ly/3X8zvwk

There was a great conversation last week at #GTC25 featuring Courtney Taylor, Ph.D., PCED on how AI shapes education, public services, and economic growth. Without quality policy and workforce, AI doesn't advance as quickly as it needs. #FutureOfWork #AccelerateMS #WorkforceInnovation

Northrop Grumman in Iuka, MS is hiring Manufacturing Technicians! Apply today and connect with ACI for more information or training opportunities!

?? Things are heating up in McHenry, where some of the most innovative work in aerospace and defense is taking place!???? Anduril Industries - a defense technology company on a mission to transform U.S. and allied militaries with advanced tech - has been awarded $14.3M by the Dept. of Defense to expand its solid rocket motors industrial base. ?? This award bolsters Anduril's $75M investment to produce large volumes of solid rocket motors for the U.S. military. ?? In Mississippi, "breaking new ground" means pushing the boundaries of innovation to transform the economic landscape of our state and country. Congratulations, Anduril! Stone County Economic Development Partnership

The Mississippi Automotive Manufacturers Association is offering scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year to eligible community college and university students. Applicants must be sophomores at two-year colleges or juniors/seniors at four-year colleges, pursuing majors—technical, engineering, or nontraditional—that relate to the automotive industry. Full details and the application form are available on the MAMA website: https://buff.ly/Yb5wnx2.

The latest edition of our Workforce Roundup newsletter is out now! Read it here ?? https://buff.ly/ZlCqp2h

Since 2016, apprenticeships in Mississippi have made a powerful difference as of December 31, 2024: ???? 22,480 total apprentices ?? 7,722 female apprentices ?? 14,942 people of color apprentices ??? 1,159 veteran apprentices MAP is proud to connect individuals to meaningful careers through registered apprenticeship programs. See more of the impact: https://lnkd.in/gqfUHmxe #MAPImpact #ApprenticeshipsChangeLives

I’m so appreciative when #FlexFactor Program Managers like Dr. Stacey Blalock Henry, Ph.D. share about their students’ experiences through the FlexFactor program! I’m always inspired by the students and I am so glad they are learning about the opportunities that await them in #STEM and #AdvancedManufacturing. Seeing these posts from our FlexFactor programs around the country never fail to give me hope for the future. NextFlex Learning Programs NextFlex AccelerateMS #education #workforcedevelopment #communitycollege