Oct 29 2021
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Eight Counties in Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available for the following eight counties in Mississippi: Amite, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Pike, Walthall, and Wilkinson. Read More.
Apr 29 2021
Southaven Re-Entry Drive-Thru Job Fair Announced
Today, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security on behalf of the Southaven Chamber of Commerce announced that a Southaven Re-Entry Drive-Thru Job Fair in Southaven, MS is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 5. Read More.
Mar 23 2021
State Workforce Investment Board Announces Executive Director of the Office of Workforce Development
Today, the State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB) Executive Committee is announcing the selection of Ryan Miller as Mississippi’s first Executive Director of the Office of Workforce Development. Read More.
Feb 01 2021
Two Coast Hospitals Approved for Apprenticeship Programs in MS
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and Singing River Health System are the first hospitals in Mississippi to receive approval from the US Department of Labor (US-DOL) for apprenticeship training in health care fields beginning this spring. Read More.
Jan 11 2021
Mississippi Department of Employment Security Announces Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation
Today, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announces that Mississippi will participate in the Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC) program. On December 27, 2020, the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020 (Co… Read More.
Jan 08 2021
Mississippi Department of Employment Security Announces Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers
On December 27, 2020, the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020 (Continued Assistance Act) was signed into law. Read More.
Jan 07 2021
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Six Counties in Mississippi
Today, January 7, 2021, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available for six counties in Mississippi. Individuals in George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, and Stone co… Read More.
Jan 04 2021
Extended Benefits Program Ended in Mississippi
Today, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced that the Unemployment “Extended Benefits” (EB) program ended the week of December 19, 2020. Read More.
