AccelerateMS

📊 By the Numbers: Workforce data helps guide training investments and align programs with employer needs. Data-informed decisions strengthen workforce outcomes statewide.

This is about more than technology — it’s about people. We are building a system that prepares every Mississippian — from a student in the Delta to a shipbuilder on the Gulf Coast — to adapt, compete, and succeed in a rapidly changing world.

🛠️ Did you know? Training programs continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of Mississippi’s industries and economy.

📋 ✅ Registration is now open for Horizons 2026! Secure your spot today by visiting: buff.ly/U53iHau

We’re accepting proposals for our Integrated High School Equivalency and Priority Occupations Training initiative, supporting programs that combine adult education with workforce training aligned to priority industries. 📆 Due: June 8, 2026 📄 View RFP: acceleratems.org/rfps

🔎 Talent solutions help connect employers with education and training partners—supporting coordination, alignment, and workforce readiness.

🛠️ Skills-based hiring focuses on what people can do—not just credentials—expanding access and flexibility for workers and employers.

Our team keeps getting stronger! #AccelerateMS is excited to welcome Wayne, Jolene, and Shari. Learn more about our teammates - buff.ly/8rTzEG6

Azuria Water Solutions is investing $80 million in Batesville to build a new Underground Solutions manufacturing facility. The project will create 50 jobs and produce Fusible PVC Pipe used in water, sewer and conduit systems. Another major win for Panola County and Mississippi. Read more: bit.ly/42rtc8Y @panolacounty @TVAnews @AccelerateMS

Leave it all on the field—and keep chasing greatness off of it too. Every practice, every inning, every sacrifice brought you here. While you compete for the @misshsaa title, #MSPathfinder is here to help you prepare for success beyond the field. mspathfinder.org

Lockers Manufacturing is expanding in Batesville. $9.7 million investment. 25 new jobs. New production capabilities. Mississippi continues to deliver for manufacturers. Read more: bit.ly/4taNeiK @panolacounty @AccelerateMS

A career in maritime is more than a job—it’s a pathway into one of Mississippi’s most specialized industries, with 15x the national average of shipbuilding talent. From engineering to operations, these roles offer hands-on impact and long-term growth.

Workforce 101: Industry-recognized credentials help workers demonstrate skills and connect training to employment opportunities.

Take a minute to recognize the 🔧⚡🧰👷‍♂️🚛🛠️🧱🔩 and every skilled trades professional who keeps our world moving. #NationalSkilledTradesDay

✅ Why it Matters: Access to education and training creates opportunity for individuals, families, and communities across Mississippi.

Health Sciences Center Opening on Hinds CC Rankin Campus in Pearl youtu.be/YYUNbbcZNBQ?si… via @YouTube

Investing in Mississippi’s future workforce. Priority occupation training is growing at @NorthwestMSCC. See how this investment is building career pathways → Learn more buff.ly/ra3A8xx

Work-based learning unlocks opportunity by blending education with on-the-job training, helping individuals build skills that lead to careers.

🚢 Maritime isn’t just an industry—it’s a major economic force. MS alone has secured over $20B in shipbuilding contracts in recent years, powering jobs, innovation, and global trade. From our ports to international markets, this work keeps the world moving—and MS leads the way.

Mississippi is finding new ways to connect recovery with opportunity. This pilot program is helping individuals in opioid recovery access tuition support — opening doors to education, careers, and long-term stability. ➡️ Read more: buff.ly/hUchBlQ