Work for Warriors Mississippi - Region 1

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Northeast Mississippi, region1, is home to 19 counties, including Lee, Oktibbeha, Lowndes, and Prentiss. Anchored by cities like Tupelo, Starkville, and Columbus, this region blends a rich manufacturing legacy with modern opportunities in healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, and logistics.

With a strong presence of military families, local National Guard units, and veterans, Region 1 plays a critical role in the state's workforce development landscape. It also benefits from access to major transportation corridors and proximity to training institutions like Itawamba Community College and Mississippi State University.

This area is ideal for candidates looking for career opportunities in Northeast Mississippi to build careers in skilled trades, CDL driving, healthcare, and public service and for employers seeking dependable, mission-ready talent from Mississippi’s military community.

Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense, and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs worldwide. Defining Possible every day using science, technology, and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products, and service.
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Aluminum Dynamics
We are developing a state-of-the-art, 650000-tonne low-carbon recycled aluminum flat rolled mill, supported by two satellite recycled aluminum slab centers.
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Amazon
The $10 billion project will be the biggest capital investment for a new economic development project in state history.
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Kelly Services
Connecting people with great work that improves their lives, while also driving the success of the companies they choose. We bring it all together like no one else can.
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International Paper
We transform renewable resources into products people depend on every day. As a world-leading producer of fiber-based products, we create packaging solutions that protect and promote goods, enable worldwide commerce and help keep consumers safe.
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MaxxSouth
Our MaxxSouth team members take pride in successfully providing our customers the highest level of customer service. Visit our retail location and speak with a team member to find out what packages are available in your area!
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Meet your Employment Coordinator

mike hemphill region 1 employment coordinator wearing a blue work for warriors mississippi polo

Mike Hemphill of Starkville, MS was born on May 31, 1974. He served for 32 years in the Mississippi Army National Guard after enlisting in January of 1992. Upon completion of Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training, he was awarded the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 13R, Firefinder Radar Operator. Throughout his career, Mike was also awarded 35M, Radar Repairman. He recently started working with Work For Warriors Mississippi and is excited to give back to service members of the past and present. He helps cover the counties in Northeast Mississippi (region 1).

MSG Hemphill was awarded multiple awards throughout his 32 years in the Mississippi Army National Guard to include: Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal with 4 oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Gold Hourglass and M Device, NCO Development Ribbon with numeral 4, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, and Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon.

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