October 11, 2022 (Natchez, MS) Natchez, Inc. joins its partners in workforce development in celebrating two campuses in the Natchez-Adams School District receiving funding to establish career coaches through AccelerateMS. Natchez High School and Natchez Early College are two of 125 school campuses that will soon have staff to assist students in career path options. In just over a year, AccelerateMS has established itself as an organization dedicated to creating and implementing workforce development trained practices and other resources to contribute to the prosperity of Mississippians at all levels.
The Career Coach program is an $8 Million project made possible through funding received by the American Rescue Plan Act. Through assistance and support from the Mississippi Legislature, the career coach programs will help prepare high school students for careers in Mississippi. These coaches will be located inside district campuses but report to AccelerateMS while educating students about future careers in Mississippi.
QUOTES OF INTEREST
“Having the Career Coach Program available to the youth of Adams County is the first step to keeping our young people here to work and raise their family. The Adams County Board of Supervisors is pleased to be a partner in workforce development, and we look forward to seeing this program flourish in our school district” Wes Middleton, President, Adams County Board of Supervisors.
“I am excited to see the partnership between Tuwanna Williams, Workforce Development Director at Natchez, Inc. and the Natchez Adams School District bring in Career Coaches for our students. This is an important step in retaining talent and opening the door for great career opportunities for our young people right here in Natchez” Dan Gibson, Mayor of the City of Natchez.
“The 21st century America and global economy requires a reimagining and restructuring of how we prepare students for life after high school. The end game is not simply earning a diploma. Instead, the diploma is only a first step in moving students into college and careers. Natchez-Adams School District is excited to be a partner in our community’s innovative initiatives to ensure that we provide students with the training, marketable skills and credentials they need to acquire high paying jobs. The District remains committed to do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our students” Fred Butcher, Superintendent, and Zandra McDonald, Deputy Superintendent, Natchez-Adams School District
About Natchez, Inc.
Natchez, Inc. is Natchez and Adams County’s lead economic and community development agency. Our staff is engaged in providing services to businesses, communities, and workers in the region. Our mission is to serve existing and new businesses and industry – all with the goal of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of area residents. For more information, visit the Natchez, Inc. website at www.natchezinc.com
