Skills That Pay

Skills That Pay Currently, Mississippi faces a significant shortage of workers in these high-demand industries. Learn more here ➡️ www.skillsthatpay.ms

The Skills That Pay Initiative is a public affairs campaign aimed at increasing high school students’ awareness of the many great career opportunities available in skilled industries like advanced manufacturing, energy, and healthcare. Surveys show students lack awareness of these jobs and have a negative perception of them, believing they are low-paying or low-quality careers – two common but ina

ccurate beliefs. The Skills Foundation is proud to announce their brand new initiative, Skills That Pay, a campaign to educate key stakeholders on the many opportunities in Hattiesburg and throughout the State. We will target parents, educators, industry and community leaders, influencers, and students, empowering a coalition to help share the message to encourage people to consider these high-quality career pathways.

Congratulations to these students! We were so grateful for the opportunity to celebrate their future success!
04/23/2026

Congratulations to these students! We were so grateful for the opportunity to celebrate their future success!

Last week, we celebrated 12 outstanding students from across Northeast Mississippi at Itawamba Community College as they...
04/22/2026

Last week, we celebrated 12 outstanding students from across Northeast Mississippi at Itawamba Community College as they took the next step toward careers in the skilled workforce. From welding to advanced manufacturing to construction, these students are stepping into careers that power Mississippi.

Next stop: Hinds Community College

We’re looking forward to recognizing the next group of Skills That Pay Signing Bonus recipients TOMORROW at 10:00am, and keeping the momentum going.

03/17/2026

We had a blast at Area Development Partnership's Jumpstart To Success teaching students about skilled trades through a fun trivia game! 🎉Nothing better than seeing over 2,000 students engaged and excited about future career opportunities. Already looking forward to next year!

We’ve given away $1,000s in awards to graduating students. This year, we’re giving away even more to help students take ...
02/12/2026

We’ve given away $1,000s in awards to graduating students. This year, we’re giving away even more to help students take their first step toward a great career and financial independence. When we invest in our people, the whole state benefits.

According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, the majority of college graduates do not end up employed in their deg...
08/14/2025

According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, the majority of college graduates do not end up employed in their degree field. Make sure you’re setting yourself up for long-term success and get Skills That Pay!

06/20/2025

Mr. Wonderful is exactly right here! Get Skills That Pay and get ahead!

06/10/2025

Take control of your future with a high-paying career!

MS Pathfinder is the #1 place to find high-demand skills training for good-paying jobs in Mississippi. Don't wait, find your path today at MSPathfinder.org

It’s been a great year for Skills That Pay! This year, we visited 7 Mississippi high schools to award 29 bright students...
06/09/2025

It’s been a great year for Skills That Pay! This year, we visited 7 Mississippi high schools to award 29 bright students with Skills That Pay signing bonuses!

These $1,000 bonuses help students pursuing skilled careers cover costs like books, transportation, and equipment, allowing them to focus on what really matters: getting Skills That Pay!

Congratulations to these amazing students - you’re going to do great things for Mississippi!

If you want a good job, stability, and quality of life making good money… You need skills that pay. Find skills in demand now ABOUT SKILLS THAT PAY Mississippi has thousands of high-quality skilled jobs that pay well above average in sectors like advanced manufacturing, energy, transportation and ...

We don’t question student’s skills Quitman High School!!⭐️Skills That Pay traveled to Quitman High School, where quittin...
05/16/2025

We don’t question student’s skills Quitman High School!!⭐️

Skills That Pay traveled to Quitman High School, where quitting is the last thing on student’s minds! 🤩We spoke to star students in 4 different classrooms about skilled opportunities in Mississippi and how they too can find success in high demand, high paying careers! We loved getting to know so many future skilled professionals today!👷 Thank you for having us, Quitman High!

🔗To find out more on how you can get involved, visit the link in our bio to learn more about Skills That Pay!

We made it to the final stop of our 7 Days of Skills That Pay, and what a finale it was!At Yazoo County High School, we ...
05/15/2025

We made it to the final stop of our 7 Days of Skills That Pay, and what a finale it was!

At Yazoo County High School, we celebrated the power of potential and the bright futures ahead for five incredible students. Each of them received a $1,000 Skills That Pay signing bonus to help launch their careers in high-demand industries like healthcare, energy, IT, construction, and manufacturing!
Join us in congratulating:

💰 Kellie Lipsey
💰 Ammar Sabri
💰 Dakota Blaylock
💰 Christopher Haggan
💰 Tykira Holiday

We’re beyond proud of these future professionals and can’t wait to see how far their talents take them. The Skills Team will be cheering them on every step of the way!

A huge thank you to the staff and faculty at Yazoo County High School for welcoming us and supporting your students as they take bold steps toward better lives with careers that matter.

That’s a wrap on 7 Days of Skills That Pay, but this is only the beginning. Mississippi’s future is bright, and these students are proof. This won’t be the last you see of them!

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