Dec 18 2013
Emergency Unemployment Compensation Ending
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security today announced the Emergency Unemployment Compensation 2008, EUC08, program will end Dec. 28, 2013. Read More.
Sep 24 2013
Mississippi Receives Grant to Help Unemployed Become Self-Employed
Mississippi Receives Grant to Help Unemployed Become Self-employed Read More.
Sep 24 2013
Mississippi Efforts Recognized
Jalaluddin Wins Award at NASWA. Read More.
Mississippi Receives Grant to Improve Online Systems
Mississippi was awarded a $940,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Read More.
Jul 29 2013
Local WIN Job Center Remains Open
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced today that the Newton WIN Job Center, previously scheduled to close, has been changed from a full-time center to a part-time one. Read More.
Jul 25 2013
Help for Laid-Off Workers of Leading Edge Aviation Services
MDES and the Mississippi Delta Local Workforce Investment Area will hold a Rapid Response meeting to provide assistance to laid-off workers Read More.
Jul 22 2013
Philadelphia WIN Job Center Opens in New Location
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced today that the Philadelphia WIN Job Center will open tomorrow, July 23, in its new location. Read More.
Jul 19 2013
Help for Laid-Off Workers of Newport Furniture
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) and the Mississippi Partnership Workforce Investment Area will hold a Rapid Response meeting to assist workers laid off by Newport Furniture Read More.
Jul 01 2013
Two WIN Job Centers To Remain Open
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced today that the Iuka and Philadelphia WIN Job Centers will remain open for services effective July 1, 2013. Read More.
Jun 10 2013
Mississippi Set to Receive $692k in Workforce Investment Act Incentive Grant Awards
The U. S. Department of Labor, in collaboration with the U. S. Department of Education, announced that Mississippi is eligible to receive Workforce Investment Act. (WIA) incentive grant awards. Read More.
May 30 2013
Thirteen WIN Job Center Closing
Six full-time and seven part-time WIN Job Centers will stop providing services June 21 Read More.
May 21 2013
Help For Laid-Off Workers of Plumrose USA
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security and the Mississippi Partnership Local Workforce Investment Area will hold a Rapid Response meeting for laid-off Plumrose workers Read More.
Apr 04 2013
Military Veterans Job Fair
The Spring Southern Region Military & Civilian Job Fair geared specifically toward military veterans will be held April 9 Read More.
Mar 13 2013
More Mississippians Working in January than December
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced today that more Mississippians were employed in January 2013 than in December 2012 Read More.
Mar 08 2013
Military Veterans Job Fair
A job fair geared specifically toward military veterans and their spouses and dependents was held today at the Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Museum Read More.
Mar 07 2013
Disaster Unemployment Assistance for Greene and Perry Counties
On March 4, 2013, two additional Mississippi counties were added to the President’s disaster declaration Read More.
Feb 20 2013
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Amended
The President has declared two additional counties eligible for individual assistance Read More.
Feb 15 2013
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Approved for Forrest and Lamar Counties
Individuals in Forrest and Lamar Counties in Mississippi, who were unable to work because of the recent Tornado may apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance Read More.
Feb 08 2013
Hire Heroes Legislation Passes
Legislature passes bills to help Mississippi Vets get jobs, read more Read More.
Feb 08 2013
$8 Million More Available for WET Fund
New bill provides a one-time $8 million for the WET Fund Read More.
