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.
Apr 23 2024
2024 Central Mississippi Employment Expo
Today, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced the 2024 Central Mississippi Employment Expo for Tuesday, April 30, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson, MS. Read More.
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.
