Blaise King is the Director of Workforce Innovation, spearheading initiatives to develop and implement cutting-edge workforce strategies that align with Mississippi’s economic and talent priorities.

In his role, Blaise collaborates with statewide partners to bridge the gap between education, training, and industry needs, ensuring workforce programs meet evolving employer demands.

Additionally, he works enhance communication strategies to improve the flow of critical information throughout Mississippi’s workforce system.

With over 15 years of experience in education, Blaise most recently served as the Director of Career and Technical Education and Career Academies for Madison County Schools. He previously held leadership roles as a principal and assistant principal after beginning his career as a mathematics instructor and baseball coach at several K12 and college institutions.

Blaise currently serves as President of the Mississippi Association for Career & Technical Education and is a Fellow with the National Career Academy Coalition.

What do you hope to learn from the CCGE Fellows program?

A deeper understanding of how to develop and grow a system that supports or students, and future employees, while providing meaningful and aligned opportunities.