Mississippi Upskill Grant Now Open | Jackson News

Mississippi’s new UPSKILL Grant Program is launching early—thanks to $1 million from the Mississippi Works Fund—to help adults earn associate degrees or professional certificates at community colleges. Applications open this week, with a deadline of September 15. Designed for residents aged 24+ with a high school diploma or GED, it covers up to $500 annually for books and supplies after other aid is applied. Twenty-eight in-demand fields like plumbing, construction, and EMT training are included. Grants are first-come, first-served, with support services like advisors and coaches available. The state aims to secure another $1.5 million in January to continue the program, helping workers land critical jobs while boosting local economies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/20f2c9daddfdc265