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Try looking through our FAQs here. Frequently Asked Questions The Mississippi Department of Employment Security, through contract with the state’s four workforce areas, offers approved job training activities for adults, dislocated workers, and youth. Please Note: The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) was signed into law on July 22, 2014 and supersedes the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA).
For more information, click here. To receive adult training services, an individual must be 18 years of age or older, a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen, and in compliance with the registration provisions of the Military Selective Service Act.
Individuals who have been terminated, laid off or who have received notice of unemployment and individuals who are unemployed due to economic conditions may qualify for training as dislocated workers. Eligible youth must be 18 to 21 years of age, low income, and meet at least one of six specific barriers to employment. Please contact your nearest WIN Job Center for specific eligibility criteria.
Training opportunities are funded through Individual Training Accounts or ITAs. This site identifies training programs eligible to receive ITA funds. It is designed to help customers make informed training choices by describing the programs/institutions in detail.
Unemployed workers and career advisors may search for state-approved ITA training opportunities by geographic area, program of study, a specific training institution name or keyword. Information describing regional labor market demands, wage expectations and financial aid opportunities is also available.
Unemployed individuals are encouraged to carefully research and explore all options with an experienced WIN Job Center representative before investing in a career choice. Please be reminded that WIOA financial assistance and service policies vary from area to area. Select here to view the Eligible Training Provider List.
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Find it here in our Frequently Asked Questions Senior Employment Program Governor's Job Fair Network File and/or Pay Unemployment Tax Tax Credits, UI Services & Appeals Report Separation or Refusal of Work Work Opportunity Tax Credit Online Unemployment Claim Services File Weekly Certification Lost Wages Assistance Certification UI Claim Contacts / Phones Unemployment Claims - Home Eligible Training Provider List System Local Workforce Development Areas Job Opportunities at MDES Information Center - Home An equal opportunity employer and program , MDES has auxiliary aids and services available upon request to those with disabilities.
Those needing TTY assistance may call 800-582-2233. Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. For Stevens Amendment details, click here.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Employed and unemployed individuals in Mississippi who meet the eligibility requirements for WIOA enrollment. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Individual Training Accounts is funded by Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Jobs for Veterans State Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (through Mississippi Department of Employment Security). This program provides funding to states to support employment services for veterans. The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) uses this funding to provide job search assistance, resume workshops, and training programs to veterans.
MAST - Mississippi Advanced Shipbuilding Training is a grant from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) via DOL ETA Training Fund that funds employer-based workforce training to strengthen the shipbuilding skills pipeline in Mississippi. The $5,705,600 federal grant supports training programs designed to meet the workforce needs of the shipbuilding industry, one of Mississippi's key economic sectors. The Mississippi Department of Employment Security implements the program through coordination with shipbuilding employers. Eligible participants are workers entering or advancing within Mississippi's shipbuilding industry. No deadline is specified for the current award cycle.
Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (Stepping-up Technology Implementation competition) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This program aims to improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities of value in the classroom for students with disabilities; providing captioning and video description; and ens…
The Robotics Grant Program is a grant from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) that funds school-based robotics programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. Awarded through a competitive application process, the program provides up to $3,500 to eligible local education agencies (LEAs) in Alabama. Applicants must be public school systems submitting on behalf of schools with K–12 students. The grant supports the purchase of robotics equipment and program development aligned with AMSTI guidelines. Applications are submitted online through the AMSTI Robotics Grant portal. The Fiscal Year 2026 application deadline was September 30, 2025. Questions should be directed to robotics@amsti.org. The program is managed by the Alabama State Department of Education under State Superintendent Eric G. Mackey.
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