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.
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.
