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Mar 05 2024

2024 Mississippi State Agency Job Fair

Today, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced the 2024 Mississippi State Agency Job Fair for Thursday, March 28, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson, MS. Read More.

Oct 04 2023

Mississippi Receives $8.3 Million to Enhance Successful Reentry Outcomes by Expanding Access to Good Jobs

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced today that Mississippi was awarded an $8,300,667 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with the Department of Justice. Read More.

Aug 23 2023

2023 Mid-South Area Job Fair

Today, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced the 2023 Mid-South Area Job Fair for Tuesday, August 29, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Landers Center in Southaven, MS. Read More.

Aug 16 2023

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Two Counties in Mississippi

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for the following two counties in Mississippi: Jackson and Jasper. Read More.

Apr 10 2023

2023 Central Mississippi Employment Expo

Today, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced the 2023 Central Mississippi Employment Expo for Wednesday, April 12, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson, MS. MDES, Read More.

Mar 31 2023

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Six Counties in Mississippi

On March 27, 2023, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for individuals in Sharkey, Humphreys, Carroll, and Monroe Counties. On March 31, 2023, MDES announced that DUA i… Read More.