MS HB333

State Workforce Investment Board must create a separate list of industry-recognized high-value certifications specifically for Mississippi community and junior college students, developed in consultation with the Mississippi Community College Board and Mississippi State University Research and Curriculum Unit

The certification list must align with the existing K-12 industry certification list to connect secondary career preparation with postsecondary opportunities

Community colleges will receive a $600 career and technical education incentive grant for each student who earns a qualifying industry certification, beginning in fiscal year 2027

Colleges cannot receive reimbursement for certifications a student already obtained through any secondary or postsecondary institution

If total grant requests exceed available funding, the per-student grant amount will be reduced proportionately to cover all eligible grants