Mississippi HB562 establishes the Upskill Mississippi Grant Program to provide last-dollar tuition assistance for community college CTE programs.
Mississippi HB562 establishes the Upskill Mississippi Grant Program, directed by the Office of Workforce Development, to provide tuition-free community college attendance for eligible recipients in career and technical education (CTE) programs. Eligible recipients must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a FAFSA, and enroll in an eligible CTE program within twelve months of secondary education. The program focuses on high-wage, high-demand industries with workforce shortages, including advanced manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, transportation, and energy.
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