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CMPDD is proud to partner with AccelerateMS, the Mississippi Apprenticeship Program (MAP) at the Mississippi Department of Employment Security to support the launch of the Mississippi Apprenticeship Accelerator (MAA) — a bold new initiative designed to help businesses develop Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs that meet their unique workforce needs.

Backed by a $2 million investment, the MAA program will support the creation of RA programs across Mississippi, with a goal of placing approximately 600 new apprentices in high-demand, high-wage careers. These apprentices will receive a combination of paid, hands-on training and classroom instruction, ensuring they are equipped with the real-world skills employers need most.
The MAA program is open to businesses of all sizes, with a focus on Mississippi’s priority sectors including:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Construction
• Healthcare
• Information Technology

Whether companies are expanding, upskilling, or seeking to close talent gaps, Registered Apprenticeship is a proven model for building a pipeline of qualified workers.

Through this initiative, participating businesses will receive expert support from CMPDD and MAP to design, register, and implement their apprenticeship programs. Pre-apprenticeships are also encouraged, especially in partnership with local schools and community colleges, to create a steady stream of future talent.

If a company is interested in starting or expanding a Registered Apprenticeship program, please contact Jane Foreman at jforeman@cmpdd.org.