HB873

Mississippi HB873 establishes a grant program for community and junior colleges to expand workforce development partnerships.

Mississippi HB873 mandates the Mississippi Community College Board to establish a 21st Century Employment Grant Program. This program aims to expand partnerships between community and junior colleges and workforce development organizations. The bill outlines criteria for grant qualifications, including the establishment of a collaborative regional partnership with workforce development organizations. The advisory board, consisting of various stakeholders, will review grant recipient progress and prescribe guidelines for certificate types.