Work provides purpose.

All work is noble and helps us care for our families, achieve personal fulfillment, and make a positive difference in our communities and society at large. Unfortunately, Mississippi trails the rest of the country in workforce participation and imposes unnecessary barriers to work. We can do better.

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CORE VALUE

At Empower, we see every Mississippian as a contributor to society, deserving of the opportunity to earn success & find fulfillment in their work.

SUCCESS

If successful in our mission, there will be better jobs with higher pay and more Mississippians working.

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

Accurately identify Problems

Why aren't more Mississippians working?

Answering that question requires knowledge and understanding of our state’s current labor force and related issues. Empower is conducting groundbreaking research to discover the truth - and the people - behind the statistics, so that the real issues can be addressed in government and in the private sector.

Labor Force Participation Study

Remove Barriers to Employment

Various Policy hurdles can impede a person’s ability to find a job or start a business. This includes regulations and red tape that can add unnecessary time and money to starting or running a business, or requiring a college degree for government jobs when one is not necessary for the task. It also includes government programs that may unintentionally discourage work.

Expand Economic Opportunity

Removing barriers isn’t enough; Mississippi must actively expand economic opportunities to become the most job-friendly state in the nation. This requires examining broader issues, such as the impact of tax structures on growth.

Labor Force Participation in Mississippi

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New Empower Mississippi Report Highlights Growth in Labor Force Participation Rate, Outlines Recommendations for Continued Improvement

Jan 16, 2025 · Empower Mississippi

Nonprofit organization Empower Mississippi today released its second report on state labor…
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