Natchez, MS – The Mississippi Coding Academies, in partnership with the City of Natchez, Natchez Workforce Development, Alcorn State University, and Copiah-Lincoln Community College, has launched the state’s fifth coding academy in Natchez. This initiative aims to provide free, high-quality coding education to individuals aged 18 and up, expanding workforce opportunities in the rapidly growing tech industry.
“We are so excited about being chosen to host Mississippi’s fifth Coding Academy in Natchez,” said Mayor Dan Gibson. “This education will not only be free of charge, but it will also be open to anyone desiring to make a positive step forward in a field that is quickly becoming one of the highest-paying and most rewarding professions in our country.”
Enrollment Open for Second Cohort
Natchez Workforce Development is currently recruiting students for the academy’s second cohort, beginning in July 2025 and concluding in December 2025. Meanwhile, the first cohort has already started classes at Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Natchez campus while renovations are completed at Alcorn State University’s Natchez location.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The community is invited to celebrate the launch at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on February 18, 2025, at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Multi-purpose Room, 11 Co-Lin Circle, Natchez, MS 39120.
To register for the Miss-Lou Coding Academy and for more information, visit mscoding.org
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