South Central MS Works

06/09/2026

We're proud of our Outreach Manager at the Pearl WIN Job Center for coordinating the recent Disability Job Fair at the Pearl Public Library, connecting job seekers with valuable career-readiness resources and support. Events like these help create pathways to employment and strengthen opportunities for individuals with disabilities in our communities.

The Pearl Public Library hosted its disability job fair on June 6, educating disabled individuals on how to prepare for an interview.

06/04/2026

Congratulations to the graduates from Build Mississippi’s Electrical Training program!

06/01/2026

The South Central MS Works Board of Commissioners and Local Workforce Development Board will hold a joint meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026. RSVP attendance to Michael Curran at [email protected].

03/10/2026

Public Comment Opportunity

The Central Mississippi Planning & Development District (CMPDD) is accepting public comments on proposed WIOA waivers that impact workforce programs in our region.
Community input is an important part of shaping workforce initiatives that help connect Mississippians to training and employment opportunities.

📝 Review the proposed waivers and submit your comments here:
https://cmpdd.org/public-comment-period-for-proposed-wioa-waivers/

Your feedback helps strengthen workforce programs and ensure they meet the needs of job seekers and employers across our region.

AccelerateMS is accepting public comments on proposed Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) waiver requests that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor. These waivers are intended to provide additional flexibility for Mississippi’s workforce development system to better respon...

01/22/2026

At the Build Mississippi Trades Buffet, students from 12 high schools across our region explored hands-on careers in construction — getting a real taste of what the future can hold in skilled trades!

Thanks to our amazing SCMW Career Coaches, these students came prepared with resumes and introductions, ready to make connections and ask smart questions.

A huge shoutout to the incredible industry partners who showed up to inspire the next generation of workers:
🔹 Fondren Construction
🔹 Environmental Masters
🔹 Synergy Electric
🔹 Key Constructors
🔹 Midstate Construction
🔹 VSC Fire
🔹 Upchurch Services
🔹 Malouf Construction
🔹 Thrash Construction

And big thanks to these participating schools:
🔨Madison Central High School
🔨Northwest Rankin High School
🔨Bogue Chitto School
🔨 Brandon High School
🔨 Crystal Springs High School
🔨 Yazoo County High School
🔨 Germantown High School
🔨Clinton High School
🔨 Brookhaven School District
🔨 Franklin County High School
🔨 Terry High School
🔨 Callaway High School

Thank you to Accelerate MS for funding and supporting the Coaching Program that makes this kind of student preparation possible, and Build Mississippi for bringing the industry to our students and hosting such a powerful event.

The trades are calling — and our students are answering!

01/08/2026

🎉 It’s National Career Coach Day! 🎉

Today, we’re celebrating our adult and high school career coaches from across the South Central Mississippi Works area — and what better way to do it than together at Clinton High School, learning and sharpening our skills on how to connect people with real opportunities and meaningful careers.

12/29/2025

Gov. Tate Reeves proposes state control of apprenticeship programs to boost workforce training and meet Mississippi’s growing demand for skilled labor.

12/16/2025

Build Your Future in Construction! 🛠️
Looking to gain hands-on skills and start a high-demand career? The Construction Pre-Apprenticeship program at Simpson County CTE Center is your opportunity to learn while you earn — and get paid $10/hour for every class you attend!

Ready to register? Contact your school’s career coach today:
📍 Mendenhall HS – April Dear ([email protected])
📍 Magee HS – Louise Coleman ([email protected])
📍 Simpson County CLCC – Dr. Samuel Keys ([email protected])

12/15/2025

South Central Mississippi Works proudly celebrated the 2025 SCMW Workforce Awards — recognizing the outstanding partners, career coaches, employers, and community leaders who are transforming lives and strengthening Mississippi’s workforce every day. We are proud to work alongside these inspiring individuals and organizations. Together, we’re building career pathways, stronger communities, and a future-ready workforce in Mississippi.


https://scmw.info/workforce-wins-scmw-honors-2025-workforce-award-recipients/