Welcome to the 409th episode of TigerTalk, the award-winning show from Northeast Mississippi Community College — proudly recognized as Mississippi’s longest-running community college podcast.
Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford and Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery look at the Mississippi Community Colleges — all 15 of them — and their proposed Jobs Promise Performance Program (JPPP) as part of the 2027 Legislative agenda for the state. Ford breaks down what is included in the Jobs Promise Performance Program and explains how it could impact community colleges across Mississippi, while highlighting how Northeast is positioning itself to lead the way. Ford also discusses why the JPPP is critical to the state’s workforce development efforts, emphasizing the role of community colleges in training skilled workers and collaborating with industry leaders to shape relevant, career-focused curricula. Additionally, the conversation explores how the program may be tied to future funding models, with increased emphasis on tracking graduate outcomes and workforce success after completion. Plus, get the latest updates on athletics, academics, workforce development, and all the incredible things happening at one of the nation’s premier community colleges.