MS HB105

Requires the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, Mississippi Community College Board, and State Workforce Investment Board to jointly develop an annually updated "Career Pathways Initiative"

Targets low-income parents and individuals with family income below 250% of the federal poverty level who have custody of a child under 21, using TANF funds to provide access to education credentials for higher-paying local jobs

Mandates consultation with local employers and workforce boards to develop training courses aligned with specific regional workforce needs for high-skill, high-wage positions

Establishes performance-based resource allocation tied to participant enrollment, course completion, job placement in targeted categories, and job retention

Authorizes the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning to contract with state agencies, two-year colleges, local governments, and private organizations to deliver education and training resulting in certificates or degrees, effective July 1, 2026