Feb 19 2025
Executive Level Updates at Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Executive Director William J. “Bill” Ashley, Ph.D., M.B.A., today announced two promotions and one addition within the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) executive team. Read More.
Jan 15 2025
MDES’ Ring and Pope Selected to Join Mississippi LEAD 2025-2026 Cohort
Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) is pleased to announce that Laura Ring, Deputy Executive Director, External Relations, and Jason Pope, Ph.D., Deputy Executive Director, Workforce Programs and Services, have been selected to join the 20… Read More.
Oct 30 2024
$75,000 Grant Awarded for Study of Impact and Outcomes of Workforce Training Programs on Recidivism and Reentry in Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES), in partnership with AccelerateMS, has been awarded a State IMPACT Collaborative grant by MDRC and the Coleridge Initiative. Read More.
Aug 09 2024
2024 Mid-South Area Job Fair
Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) has announced that the 2024 Mid-South Area Job Fair will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Landers Center in Southaven, MS. MDES, Read More.
Aug 01 2024
Jason Pope Selected as MDES Deputy Executive Director of Workforce Programs and Services
Jason Pope, Ph.D., M.B.A. was selected Deputy Executive Director of Workforce Programs and Services for the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES). Read More.
Jun 14 2024
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Six Counties in Mississippi
On June 10, 2024, the State of Mississippi received a major disaster declaration (DR-4790-MS). The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for the following six counties … Read More.
