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$5.7 Million Grant Fuels Mississippi's Maritime Workforce Boom

10/23/2025

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The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) received a $5.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, as part of an $86 million workforce development initiative.
The grant will fund training in high-demand fields, notably shipbuilding, welding, and marine electrical work.
Ingalls Shipbuilding and Bollinger Shipyards expect to hire about 2,500 workers annually, while Governor Tate Reeves emphasized Mississippi's role in national defense and maritime strength.

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The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) received a $5.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, as part of an $86 million workforce development initiative.
The grant will fund training in high-demand fields, notably shipbuilding, welding, and marine electrical work.
Ingalls Shipbuilding and Bollinger Shipyards expect to hire about 2,500 workers annually, while Governor Tate Reeves emphasized Mississippi's role in national defense and maritime strength.