Rule 20-201-2-2.5 - Project DescriptionsA. Job Creation Projects primarily address economic development projects, which must result in net new jobs or meet retention requirements. These projects must be tied to a specific project with an eligible industry.B. Workforce Retention and Reskilling Projects are adopted to meet the critical training needs of a specific Benefitting Business to train existing employees in skills necessary for the retention of jobs to support competitiveness. These projects must result in a trained and work-ready applicant pool. Training must strive to comply with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) plan and meet targeted sector, credential, and middle skill job requirements. When possible, MS Works Funds shall be used to increase the number of certificated employees in the state.C. Local Workforce Delivery Coordination and Outreach allows AccelerateMS to utilize funding for regional coordination and outreach of workforce planning and delivery or training needs.20 Miss. Code. R. 201-2-2.5
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