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MCEF HONORS 33 GRADUATES OF APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

• June 05, 2023

33 grads of MCEF's apprenticeship program were honored recently for completing training requirements!

OUTSTANDING SENIORS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AT MCEF AWARDS

• May 11, 2023

MCEF is proud to honor some of Mississippi's best and brightest students!

MCEF RECOGNIZES SLAY, WHITT AND WILBURN AS STUDENTS OF THE YEAR

• May 08, 2023

Congrats to these top-performing career and technical education students of the year!

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MCEF HONORS LACIE FLAKE AS 2023 STUDENT SERVICES COORD. 

• April 04, 2023

An unrivaled commitment to student success has earned this services coordinator a major MCEF award!

BRENT BEAN PROMOTED TO MCEF PRESIDENT AS BARKETT RETIRES

• August 18, 2022

Brent Bean has been named MCEF president - continuing the legacy of Mike Barkett, who retired on June 15.

MCEF HONORS MATT MCWILLIAMS WITH PRESIDENT’S AWARD

• June 10, 2022

Congratulations to Matt McWilliams on receiving the 2022 President’s Hard Hat Award!

MCEF HONORS TONY CARROLL WITH PRESIDENT’S AWARD

• June 07, 2022

Congratulations to Tony Carroll on receiving the 2022 President’s Hard Hat Award!

INSTRUCTORS RECOGNIZED FOR PREPARING MISSISSIPPI’S WORKFORCE

• June 06, 2022

A special thanks to these craft professionals for their commitment to boosting Mississippi's workforce!

MCEF HONORS WINNERS OF STATEWIDE CRAFT COMPETITION

• March 31, 2022

Congrats to these deserving recipients - serious trade professionals as well as tough competitors!

MCEF HONORS 29 GRADUATES OF APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

• June 02, 2022

29 grads of MCEF's apprenticeship program were honored recently for completing training requirements!

MCEF HONORS BRENT BEAN WITH PRESIDENT’S AWARD

• June 01, 2022

Bean, MCEF VP of Adult Craft Training, is the 2022 recipient of the President’s Hard Hat Award.

SENIORS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AT MCEF AWARDS FESTIVITIES

• May 26, 2022

MCEF is proud to honor some of Mississippi's best and brightest students!

JAIRON CUNNINGHAM BUILDS SKILLS FOR SUCCESSFUL FUTURE 

• March 28, 2022

This student is working hard building his future!

STATEWIDE WINNERS NAMED IN MCEF CONSTRUCTION CONTEST

• March 16, 2022

Congrats to these deserving recipients - serious trade professionals as well as tough competitors!

SIX MISSISSIPPI CRAFTSMEN HEADED TO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

• March 02, 2022

These top-performing Mississippi craft professionals will soon represent our state in California!

LEARN WHO’S NO. 1 AT MCEF SKILLSUSA STATE CRAFT CHAMPIONSHIP

• February 23, 2022

Hundreds of CTE students will be going head-to-head in Mississippi’s largest youth craft competition ever!

MCEF HONORS BILOXI HS’S DAMIEN ROSETTI AS COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR

• November 17, 2021

An unrivaled commitment to student success has earned this counselor a major MCEF award. 

MCEF HONORS TOP CRAFT INSTRUCTORS & SCHOOL OF THE YEAR

• November 12, 2021

Congrats to these deserving parties for preparing MS for the growing construction/manufacturing industries.

MCEF URGES CRAFT WORKERS TO LEARN WHILE EARNING

• November 05, 2021

Join MCEF as we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week!

EIGHTH GRADERS INVITED TO REGION’S LARGEST-EVER CAREER EXPO

• October 04, 2021

FREE to the first 1,000 eighth grade students from Clay, Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties!

BARKETT RECEIVES NAWIC AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP

• September 29, 2021

A true commitment to his employees' success and growth sets this leader apart.

CONSTRUCTION CONTEST OPEN TO MISSISSIPPI CAREER TECH PROGRAMS

• September 28, 2021

It's more than a competition; it's a celebration of the many ways modern CTE programs are preparing students.

MCEF CELEBRATES 'CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION MONTH'

• September 24, 2021

As the construction industry boom continues, there's no better time to be a trade professional than now.

MCEF HONORS PATRICK ETHEReDGE WITH PRESIDENT’S AWARD

• June 10, 2021

This MCEF employee has helped expand adult craft training programs and put more Mississippians to work!

MSU GRADUATE EMBARKS ON DREAM CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION

• May 17, 2021

This college grad is ready for her dream career in construction!

MCEF HONORS 28 GRADUATES OF APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

• May 14, 2021

28 grads of MCEF's apprenticeship program were honored recently for completing training requirements!

MCEF HONORS WINNERS OF STATEWIDE CRAFT COMPETITION

• May 13, 2021

Congrats to these deserving recipients - serious trade professionals as well as tough competitors!

OUTSTANDING SENIORS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AT MCEF EVENT

• May 08, 2021

MCEF awarded a total of $2000 in scholarships to four seniors who are readying for career & technical positions.

MCEF RECOGNIZES STUDENTS OF THE YEAR

• May 07, 2021

Congrats to these top-performing career and technical education students of the year!

‘PROJECT SECOND CHANCE’ VETS TO WORK ON HABITAT PROJECT

• May 04, 2021

This MCEF program helps participants acquire skills that lead to stable jobs and futures!

MCEF TO HONOR OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

• April 22, 2021

MCEF is proud to honor some of Mississippi's best and brightest students!

MCEF NAMES APRIL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

• April 13, 2021

Congrats to these deserving parties for preparing MS for the growing construction/manufacturing industries.

MCEF NAMES MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

• March 02, 2021

Congratulations to these elite CTE students - the March 2021 MCEF Students of the Month!

‘PROJECT SECOND CHANCE’ HELPS VETERANS GAIN WORKFORCE SKILLS

• February 25, 2021

This program allows veterans returning from service to learn while earning pay - with guaranteed job placement!

MCEF NAMES FEBRUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

• February 1, 2021

Congrats to these deserving parties for preparing MS for the growing construction/manufacturing industries.

MCEF HONORS COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR

• January 21, 2021

An unrivaled commitment to student success has earned this counselor a major MCEF award. 

MCEF NAMES JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

• January 7, 2021

Congratulations to these elite CTE students - the January 2021 MCEF Students of the Month!

MCEF HONORS TOP CRAFT INSTRUCTORS & SCHOOL OF THE YEAR

• December 7, 2020

Congrats to these deserving parties for preparing MS for the growing construction/manufacturing industries.

MCEF NAMES DECEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

• December 2, 2020

Congrats to these deserving parties for preparing MS for the growing construction/manufacturing industries.

BUIE FINDS CAREER FULFILLMENT AS ELECTRICIAN AND MCEF INSTRUCTOR

• November 13, 2020

This MCEF instructor took an unexpected turn in his carer path - one that has paid off!

MUSICIAN HITS THE RIGHT NOTES AS ELECTRICIAN, MCEF INSTRUCTOR

• November 11, 2020

From musician to electrician - This craft trade professional found his passion in an unforeseen profession.

BERRYHILL’S CAREER DECISION PAYS OFF FOR CLIMATE MASTERS/STUDENTS

• November 09, 2020

A surprising career path change proved to pay off well for this craft trade professional!

MCEF NAMES NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

• November 05, 2020

Congratulations to these elite CTE students - the November 2020 MCEF Students of the Month!

MCEF DEPLOYS TOP-TIER TRAINING STAFF TO BUILD MISSISSIPPI’S FUTURE

• October 16, 2020

MCEF is looking to the future by deploying some of the state's best and brightest training staff!

GRAND OPENING OF GULF COAST CAREER TRAINING CENTER SET FOR 10/7

• October 02, 2020

MCEF’s new center in Gulfport supports construction industry growth!

MCEF NAMES OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

• October 01, 2020

Congrats to these deserving parties for preparing MS for the growing construction/manufacturing industries.

CONSTRUCTION CONTEST OPEN TO MISSISSIPPI CAREER TECH PROGRAMS

• September 28, 2020

Teams will vie for $1,000 cash prizes when projects are judged in March 2021!

Ms’S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PREPS FOR ACTION-PACKED OCTOBER

• September 22, 2020

MCEF has a full schedule of events planned for October to promote the state’s CTE programs!

COIN IS MORE VALUABLE THAN EVER FOR TODAY’S CRAFT PROFESSIONALS

• September 03, 2020

This valuable online resource is connecting job candidates with employers all over the state!

MCEF HONORS DIANNA ZENDEJAS AS PRESIDENT’S AWARD RECIPIENT

• July 09, 2020

Congrats to this veteran employee as she's recognized for her work building the state’s skilled workforce!

MCEF HONORS PERRY NATIONS OF JACKSON WITH PRESIDENT’S AWARD

• June 29, 2020

MCEF is recognizing Perry Nations for helping to modernize the state’s CTE programs - Thank you!

MCEF HONORS 43 GRADUATES OF APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS

• June 19, 2020

43 grads of MCEF's apprenticeship program were honored recently for completing training requirements!

OUTSTANDING SENIORS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AT MCEF EVENT

• June 19, 2020

MCEF awarded a total of $3500 in scholarships to seven seniors who are readying for career & technical positions.

MCEF HONORS WINNERS OF STATEWIDE CRAFT COMPETITION

• June 19, 2020

Congrats to these deserving recipients - serious trade professionals as well as tough competitors!

MCEF RECOGNIZES STUDENTS OF THE YEAR

• June 19, 2020

Congratulations to the elite CTE students - the 2020 MCEF Students of the Year!

MCEF TO HONOR OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

• April 20, 2020

MCEF is proud to honor some of Mississippi's best and brightest students!

MCEF NAMES APRIL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

• March 30, 2020

Congratulations to these top-performing career and technical education students!

MCEF NAMES MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

• March 2, 2020

We're proud of our students of the month, who are excellent representatives of CTE programs in our state.

SUMMER CAMPS OFFER HANDS-ON VIEW OF DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION FIELD

• February 11, 2020

Spend your summer building your future. Register today for these one-of-a-kind camps!

MCEF NAMES FEBRUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

• February 03, 2020

Congrats to these deserving parties for preparing MS for the growing construction/manufacturing industries.

MCEF HONORS TOP CRAFT INSTRUCTORS & SCHOOL OF THE YEAR

• January 06, 2020

Congrats to these deserving parties for preparing MS for the growing construction/manufacturing industries.

MCEF NAMES JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

• January 06, 2020

We're proud of our students of the month, who are excellent representatives of CTE programs in our state.

SAVE MONEY AND DO IT YOURSELF! REGISTER FOR MS. FIX IT WORKSHOP

• December 26, 2019

Take home improvement into your own hands! Learn to do basic household repairs during this MCEF event.

MCEF NAMES DECEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

• December 02, 2019

We're proud of our students of the month, who are excellent representatives of CTE programs in our state.

MCEF NAMES NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

• October 29, 2019

Congratulations to these top-performing career and technical education students!

BE AN ADVOCATE FOR CRAFT CAREER PATHS – YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

• October 14, 2019

Craft professionals are experiencing a renaissance in Mississippi, and we know students are up for the task.

MCEF NAMES OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

• October 7, 2019

We're proud of our students of the month, who are excellent representatives of CTE programs in our state.

MCEF HONORS CONNIE GOFF AS COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR

• October 4, 2019

Kudos to this outstanding educator for helping create a culture that fosters growth, learning and excellence.

CONSTRUCTION CONTEST OPEN TO MISSISSIPPI CAREER TECH PROGRAMS

• September 30, 2019

It's more than a competition; it's a celebration of the many ways modern CTE programs are preparing students.

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION MONTH

• September 23, 2019

As the construction industry boom continues, there's no better time to be a trade professional than now.

MISSISSIPPI LEADS WAY IN DECLARING CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION MONTH

• September 3, 2019

We are excited to once again be among the first states to proclaim October as a time to promote craft careers.

BARKETT RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD FOR EDUCATION LEADERSHIP

• August 31, 2019

A passion for the construction industry and raising awareness of its opportunities sets this leader apart.

MCEF WINNERS OF
CRAFT COMPETITION

• May 27, 2019

Seven of the state’s top-performing craftsmen are winners in the MCEF’s statewide craft competition.