Workforce training - meeting the needs of the supply chain --- the state of mississippi, through the mississippi department of environmental quality (MDEQ), is awarded restore act spill impact…

The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council awarded a $5,294,686 Project Grant under the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Oil Spill Impact Program (CFDA 87.052) to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). Through a subaward with MDEQ, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) will implement the "Workforce Training - Meeting the Needs of the Supply Chain" project at multiple MGCCC locations in South Mississippi. The project aims to support workforce development and job creation in the Gulf Coast region by enhancing MGCCC programs vital to meeting the supply chain needs of local industries. Key activities include upgrading automotive, heavy equipment, CDL, and automation programs to incorporate emerging technologies such as electric vehicles, autonomous equipment, IoT, and artificial intelligence. The project will position MGCCC to train students and incumbent workers with the skills necessary for the region's rapidly changing supply chain ecosystem. The award period runs from July 2, 2024, through December 31, 2028.

Workforce training - meeting the needs of the supply chain --- the state of mississippi, through the mississippi department of environmental quality (MDEQ), is awarded restore act spill impact component funds for the workforce training - meeting the needs of the supply chain project. Under a subaward with MDEQ, mississippi gulf coast community college (MGCCC) will implement this project at multiple MGCCC locations in south mississippi. This project will support workforce development and job creation in the gulf coast region through the development of training programs to address workforce needs that are vital to meeting the supply chain needs of coastal mississippi's industries. The project will focus on enhancing MGCCC programs that are vital to meeting the supply chain needs of industry partners. Programs will receive modern equipment and curriculum changes to align them with the rapid adoption of new technology by local companies. As part of this project, the college will upgrade the automotive and heavy equipment maintenance programs to include autotronics (E-VEHICLES) training. The college will also embed autonomous/electric semi-trucks in commercial driver's license (CDL) programs located at three of the MGCCC campuses/centers. Technology for automation programs will be upgraded to include internet of things (IOT), artificial intelligence, and robots. The heavy equipment maintenance and heavy equipment operator training will be enhanced with autonomous and electric heavy equipment. These changes will position the college with the ability to train students and incumbent workers with the skills necessary for a rapidly changing supply chain ecosystem.