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NIST in Mississippi

NIST ensures that the U.S. economy runs on fair transactions, that our infrastructure is built with quality construction materials, that our manufacturers can innovate and compete internationally, and that we have access to reliable products at home. We provide critical measurements and standards, including nearly 600 calibration services and more than 1,100 standard reference materials, that make Americans safer and healthier and help our companies innovate.

Below you will see a small snippet of what NIST is doing in Mississippi. More information about how NIST is supporting key sectors in Mississippi will be added to this page in the future.

MEP Success Stories

Strengthening Skills: Journey with Reliable Manufacturing Training

Reported Year
2024
Hood Industries sought to improve several aspects of their daily plant operations including production efficiency and equipment reliability. They recognized the need to prevent production delays, reduce maintenance costs, and bridge skill gaps among workers. To achieve these goals, Hood Industries sought "Reliable Manufacturing" training in an

Basic Electrical Skills Training

Reported Year
2024
K&K Systems’ array of products predominantly feature sophisticated electrical and control systems. The intricate electrical composition of their offerings necessitates a comprehensive understanding of electrical assembly techniques to circumvent quality discrepancies. Implementing a training program for the manufacturing staff that encompasses

Toyota’s Production to Skills Program Creates Workforce Pipeline

Reported Year
2024
Like many companies, Toyota faces challenges in acquiring and retaining skilled employees, particularly qualified maintenance personnel. In response, Toyota has partnered with Itawamba Community College’s Workforce Division, an MMA-MEP Center for Mississippi, part of the MEP National Network™, to establish the Production to Skills (P2S) program.

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