Workforce training

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded Northwest Mississippi Community College a $1.25 million Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) on September 1, 2025, with performance extending through August 31, 2027. The grant supports workforce training initiatives with a focus on entrepreneurial development, infrastructure investment, and leadership capacity building within the Appalachian region. These activities align with ARC's strategic mission to strengthen economic growth and build community capacity by increasing the education, knowledge, and skills of residents to succeed in Appalachia's economy.

The funded activities advance multiple ARC program goals, including investments in entrepreneurial and business development strategies, enhanced workforce education and skill development, and organizational capacity building for current and next-generation leaders. Northwest Mississippi Community College, located in Senatobia and serving as a significant regional educational institution, will leverage its demonstrated capacity in federal grant management and workforce development programming to deliver these outcomes. The college's track record includes previous major federal investments such as a $12.99 million Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration grant for career and technical education facility development, establishing strong institutional capability for executing workforce and economic development initiatives.