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If you want to see the next generation of Mississippi’s skilled workforce in action, don’t miss this year’s SkillsUSA Championship hosted by Build Mississippi.On March 31 – April 1, more than 400 career and technical education (CTE) students from across the state will...

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...

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...

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.

Launch a rewarding career in construction with a paid apprenticeship in Mississippi. Build Mississippi offers hands-on training programs in electrician, HVAC, sheet metal, and plumbing. Earn while you learn and avoid college debt!

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...

Brower’s CTE focus is helping build Mississippi’s workforce of the futureThere’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...

While success is possible along the college route, it’s easy to forget a very important reality: many students do not graduate with a job lined up and have sizable student loans to pay off. And with the cost of living rising each year, a first job after school might...

As the construction industry boom continues across Mississippi and the nation, there’s no better time to be a trade professional than now. That’s the message the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation is sharing statewide during National Apprenticeship Week....

Did you know the average Mississippi student has almost $37,000 in student loan debt? In addition, did you know the average cost of a 4-year degree in Mississippi is $51,000? It’s worth it to note that the cost rose from last year and will likely keep rising.   A 2023...