<p>Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is leveraging its GRIP EPIIC award to deepen employer engagement and align academic programs with the region’s growing workforce needs. By implementing the Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT) model, MGCCC will ensure that local industry leaders help shape curriculum content, anticipate future labor demands, and co-lead workforce development strategies. These efforts will expand opportunities for student internships, apprenticeships, and real-time career alignment in Mississippi’s emerging tech and manufacturing sectors.</p>