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Millions of dollars are committed to this charge through a few key programs aimed at helping Mississippians find meaningful careers right here at home. To accomplish this, new programming exists in several key areas.<\/h1>\n

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Overview<\/h1>\n

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The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) program is a part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) signed into law on March 11, 2021. The Department of Employment Security (MDES) serves as the fiscal agent for the funds. AccelerateMS is the pass-through entity for all sub-recipients receiving federal grant funding and is responsible for the management, oversight, and monitoring of these funds to ensure compliance with federal and state procurement regulations and the Final Rule issued by the U.S. Treasury (Treasury).<\/p>\n

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Updates and Progress<\/h1>\n

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Senate Bill No. 2371 appropriated $28,000,000 of ARPA funding to three new Mississippi grant programs: Nursing\/Allied Health, Physician Residency and Fellowship Start-Up, and Allied Health College and Career Navigator Grant Program.<\/p>\n

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Senate Bill No. 2595 to revise the Mississippi Direct Training and Specific Populations with Wrap-Around Services Programs, originally created under HB 1517 & HB 1006, extending the grant funds to December 31, 2026.<\/p>\n

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Senate Bill No. 3021 to revise the Mississippi Career Coaching Program originally created under HB 1517 & HB 1006, appropriating $12,000,000 of State General Funds as of July 01, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024.<\/p>\n

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Open Programs<\/span><\/h1>\n

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