Introduction

Introduction. The MS Works Fund is a legislatively authorized program administered by AccelerateMS that is tasked with providing funding to address immediate training needs of eligible Mississippi employers and support for related economic development activities throughout the state. Funds allocated by the executive director shall only be utilized for the training of unemployed or underemployed persons, for immediate training needs for the net new jobs created by an employer, for the retention of jobs, to create a work-ready applicant pool of Mississippians with credentials and/or postsecondary education in accordance with the state’s Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act plan, or for the support of local economic and community development activities related to workforce development in the state. Of the funds deposited annually, Job Creation Projects will be prioritized. Remaining funds will be used at the discretion of AccelerateMS. MS Works funding may be utilized by AccelerateMS for three types of projects: A. Job Creation Projects B. Workforce Retention and Reskilling Projects C. Local Workforce Delivery Coordination and Outreach