Mississippi’s first medical apprenticeship program celebrates Class of 2025

Originally posted by Raylen Ladner, News Anchor, WLOX – Sep. 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM CDT The Singing River Healthcare Academy marked a major milestone, celebrating graduates of the Class of 2025. Mississippi’s first medical apprenticeship program marked a major milestone, celebrating graduates of the Class of 2025. PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) – Mississippi’s first medical apprenticeship […]

Meet the next generation of ag pilots. Delta State University prioritizes cutting edge tech to tech ag aviation.

Originally posted by Raney Rapp, Senior Staff Writer, Delta Farm Press – July 25, 2025 At a Glance Program produces 10 graduates yearly, addressing shortage among only 3,400 U.S. aerial applicators. Students receive comprehensive training on Air Tractor AT-802 aircraft and chemical application techniques. Graduates complete the seven-month program fully prepared for immediate employment in agricultural […]

US Departments of Labor, Commerce, Education unveil workforce development strategy to fuel ‘Golden Age’ of the American economy

Originally posted by US Department of Labor – August 12, 2025 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education today published a milestone report, America’s Talent Strategy: Equipping American Workers for the Golden Age, which presents a bold vision and concrete actions to transform the federal government’s approach to workforce development. The strategy outlines the Trump […]

Secretary Chavez-DeRemer announces $5M in WANTO grants to expand apprenticeship opportunities, good-paying jobs for women

Originally posted by US Department of Labor – July 9, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer today announced a $5 million funding opportunity for up to 14 grants to attract and retain more American workers in Registered Apprenticeship programs and high-growth industries like manufacturing, construction, and cybersecurity. Administered jointly by the department’s Women’s Bureau and Employment and […]

US Department of Labor awards nearly $84M in grants to expand Registered Apprenticeships

Originally posted by US Department of Labor – June 30, 2025 50 states, territories receive base formula funding to improve employment opportunities WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of nearly $84 million in grants to 50 states and territories to increase the capacity of Registered Apprenticeship programs, representing an important step toward meeting […]

Mississippi, NVIDIA partner to advance AI education, workforce development

Originally posted by Magnolia Tribune – June 19, 2025 NVIDIA’s Louis Stewart joined Governor Tate Reeves at a press conference on June 18, 2025 (Photo from NVIDIA Newsroom on X) “These are the in-demand jobs of the future—jobs that will change the landscape of our economy for generations to come,” Governor Tate Reeves said. A memorandum […]

DSU Certifies New Crop of AG Pilots

Originally posted by AgAir Update Staff – June 17, 2025 DSU Aviation students completing the Agricultural Aircraft Operations Career Pathway Program were recognized during their recent certification ceremony. CLEVELAND, Miss. – Delta State University (DSU) hosted a certification ceremony on Thursday, May 29, to recognize graduates of the Agricultural Aircraft Operations Career Pathway program. The event was held at […]

Apprenticeship: Earn-And-Learn Opportunities Can Benefit Workers and Employers

Originally posted by U.S. Government Accountability Office on Apr 28, 2025. Publicly Released: May 28, 2025. This Q&A examines earn-and-learn opportunities, which can give individuals a mix of work experience and instruction on in-demand skills—while they earn a wage. We found at least 26 federal programs that can help provide these opportunities. For example, the Labor Department and state […]

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Hosts “Signing Day” for Shipbuilder Academy Graduates

Originally posted by The State Chamber of Commerce Mississippi Economic Council PASCAGOULA, Miss.  — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted a “signing day” for the 2025 graduates of its Shipbuilder Academy at the shipyard Wednesday. This year, 43 students were offered full-time positions at Ingalls, marking the beginning of their careers with HII. The “signing day” […]