by Summer Wilton | Dec 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
For years, the message to students has been clear: attend college or risk being left behind. But families across Mississippi are starting to ask a different question: Is a four-year degree really the only path to success? With the average Mississippi student borrower...
by Christropher Nieves | Jul 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Conversation with Build Mississippi’s President We sat down with the president himself, Brent Bean, and heard all about his start with Build Mississippi, his passions, and what he has in store for the organization. Let’s spill the beans. Q: Why did you want to get...
by Christropher Nieves | Mar 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with an increasing number of women entering and excelling. In Mississippi, there is a need for over 100,000 construction workers. This means women have ample opportunities to start exciting and...
by Christropher Nieves | Dec 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Imagine a career where you can earn a good income, gain hands-on skills, and avoid college debt. In the world of construction, this isn’t just a dream—it’s a reality. Whether you’re graduating from high school or considering a new career path, a construction...
by Christropher Nieves | Oct 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
PICTURE THIS: You’ve got a job you love, zero student debt, and can build something to make you proud. Too good to be true? Think again. Right now, there are numerous construction career paths and 100,000 construction job openings in Mississippi waiting to be filled...
by buildms | Apr 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Brower’s CTE focus is helping build Mississippi’s workforce of the future There’s never been a better time for students to enroll in career and technical education, and CTE Counselor Laura Brower is thankful to be part of the movement as recipient of the Dianna...
