Careers & Workforce

To take advantage of both newly formed businesses and existing opportunities, the people of the Delta need the right kind of job skills and education. Mid South Delta Initiative partners offer work-force training programs, career mentor matches and job fairs that directly connect residents to local job opportunities.

The purpose of MSDI is to create positive social and economic impact in the Delta, especially for vulnerable populations. This involves connecting people to meaningful work and entrepreneurial opportunities and preparing them for these new roles through education and mentoring programs.

Since the Initiative began in 1998, because of the work of MSDI:

• 5627 people have been introduced to careers through job shadowing, mentoring and career/college/job fairs;

• 56 scholarships and education grants have been awarded;

• 2406 individuals have received business, entrepreneurial and workforce training and counseling;

• 3756 individuals have been provided with transportation to educational institutions, worksites or other locations.

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MSDI Partners

These MSDI partner organizations offer workforce and career development programs. Click on an organization to read about their efforts:

• Beacons and Bridges

• CURET

• East Arkansas Enterprise Community

• Enterprise Corporation of the Delta (ECD)/Hope Community Credit Union

• Emerging Markets Partnership

• North East Louisiana Community Development Corporation

• Quitman County Development Organization

• Renewal, Inc.

• Southern Good Faith Fund

• Visionz (A Mid South Delta Youth Initiative Program)

• West Holmes Community Development Organization

Click here to view a map of MSDI activities related to career and workforce development.