by buildms | Mar 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
While success is possible along the college route, it’s easy to forget a very important reality: many students do not graduate with a job lined up and have sizable student loans to pay off. And with the cost of living rising each year, a first job after school might...
by Ashton Bloomingburg | Feb 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
As the construction industry boom continues across Mississippi and the nation, there’s no better time to be a trade professional than now. That’s the message the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation is sharing statewide during National Apprenticeship Week....
by Ashton Bloomingburg | Feb 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Did you know the average Mississippi student has almost $37,000 in student loan debt? In addition, did you know the average cost of a 4-year degree in Mississippi is $51,000? It’s worth it to note that the cost rose from last year and will likely keep rising. A 2023...
by Ashton Bloomingburg | Feb 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
You may have noticed it’s a little different around here. To better convey our mission to the people we aim to serve, we have launched Build Mississippi – which is exactly what we focus on as an organization. Build Mississippi is powered by the nonprofit...
by Ashton Bloomingburg | Feb 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you’d like to see hundreds of career and technical education students go head-to-head in Mississippi’s largest youth craft competition ever, then check out this year’s SkillsUSA Championship. We, Build Mississippi, are hosting this year’s state competition will...
