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Bill addressing Mississippi workforce shortage through community colleges advances

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Mississippi lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at strengthening the state’s workforce by expanding training opportunities through community colleges. The proposed Upskill Mississippi Grant Program would help eligible adults gain new skills or build on existing experience through workforce-aligned programs, potentially covering tuition and providing additional support for books and materials.

Source: Super Talk Mississippi

Read the full article to learn more about how the bill could expand access to career training across Mississippi