Southern Mississippi Planning & Development District connects individuals, businesses, and industries to agencies that provide help and funding for programs for seniors and disabled, job seekers resources, business loan programs, economic development and community development tools, and technical assistance and planning assistance.
We cover a 15 county area that includes 38 municipal governments in South Mississippi.
Request for Quotation - Workforce Training Services
Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District is seeking short-term training providers who can train eligible residents of Harrison, Jackson, George, and Stone counties for in-demand occupations in the Twin Districts Workforce Development Area (TDWDA). Courses should be less than one year in length and have the potential to result in certificate, credential, or licensure upon successful course completion. Training may be provided in person or remotely or in a hybrid version of both. Cost should be comparable to similar courses in the TDWDA. A Request for Quotation Form must be completed and submitted. Quotations must be received by September 24, 2021, at 5 p.m. (Central Standard Time) and should be sent by email to pmorrison@smpdd.com. Questions regarding this solicitation may be emailed to Patricia Morrison, pmorrison@smpdd.com, no later than September 15, 2021.
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SMPDD Quarterly Newsletters, CEDS 2018-2022 and Public Service Announcements.
EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant
SMPDD received the 2019 Community-wide Brownfields Assessment Grant.