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Public Comment Period for Proposed WIOA Waivers

AccelerateMS is accepting public comments on proposed Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) waiver requests that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor. These waivers are intended to provide additional flexibility for Mississippi’s workforce development system to better respond to employer needs and support jobseekers across the state.

Stakeholders and members of the public are invited to review the proposed waivers and submit comments for consideration. Written comments must be received no later than April 4, 2026. Comments should be submitted by email to Jeremiah Willis at jwillis@acceleratems.org. All comments received during the public comment period will be reviewed and incorporated as appropriate prior to submission of the waiver requests.

To review the proposed waivers, click here.

WIOA State Plan (PY 2024-2027)

The four-year WIOA State Plan represents an agreement among the core partners identified in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and serves as the framework for the development of public policy, fiscal investment, and operation of all state labor exchange, workforce education, and training programs.

Mississippi’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Combined Plan (State Plan) for Program Years (PY) 2024-27