Rule 20-201-2-2.6 - MS Works Eligible Projects Eligible projects must meet the critical training needs of a specific Benefitting Business with high-wage jobs. Funding must be used to train employees in skills necessary for the operation of the business, or to support subsidized on-the-job training for net new full-time jobs created or full-time employees retrained to enhance competitiveness. MS Works grants should be used in conjunction with existing training funds through coordination with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Mississippi Workforce Enhancement Training funds, and other funding to maximize resources.
A. The Benefitting Business should be targeted towards, but not limited to, high growth target industry sectors, as identified by the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA);B. The Benefiting Business shall create or enhance at least 10 net full-time, permanent jobs;C. Retention of trained employees is extremely important. AccelerateMS will not commit funds towards training for any job that is known to be short-term (a year or less). Furthermore, future funds will not be committed toward training for a Benefitting Business that has a poor history of job retention.D. Funding may also be used by AccelerateMS to coordinate local economic development activities with the Benefitting Businesses and Training Providers to help develop a comprehensive training plan, oversee implementation, and for outreach activities.20 Miss. Code. R. 201-2-2.6
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-353