Labor & Employment

District of Columbia Unemployment Rate and Jobs Report - December 2025

The District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services reported a preliminary unemployment rate of 6.7% for December 2025, an increase from the previous month. The report also indicated a decrease of 1,100 jobs, bringing the total to 742,900.

MDES Releases 2025 Annual Report on Workforce

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing the agency's activities and achievements in workforce development for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The report highlights job training initiatives, unemployment benefit access, and partnerships aimed at improving job placement services.

Mississippi State Agency Job Fair Announcement

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced the 2025 Mississippi State Agency Job Fair, scheduled for September 25, 2025. The event aims to connect job seekers with over 25 state agencies actively recruiting qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman Hiring Event for Manufacturing Technicians

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced that Northrop Grumman will host interview days on July 8-9, 2025, to fill over 100 manufacturing technician positions in Iuka, Mississippi. Interested job seekers are directed to a specific MDES portal for resume submission and potential interview scheduling.

MDES Secures $5.7 Million Federal Grant for Shipbuilding Skills Training

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) has been awarded a $5.7 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to support shipbuilding skills training. This funding will reimburse employers for training in high-demand fields and aims to address critical workforce needs within the state's shipbuilding sector.

MDES Enhances Employment Services for Mississippi Veterans

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) has merged the roles of Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists and Local Veteran Employment Representatives (LVERs) into a single position, Veteran Employment Coordinators (VECs), effective November 1, 2025. This change aims to streamline services and enhance employment support for veterans in Mississippi.

Hawaii DLIR Career Fair Announcement

The Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) is hosting an in-person career fair on September 24, 2025, to connect job seekers with employers. The event will offer early access for veterans and military spouses.

Hawaii Hosts First Statewide Internship Summit

The State of Hawaiʻi Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced the first statewide Internship Summit scheduled for March 4, 2026. The event aims to strengthen internship programs by bringing together state leaders, employers, and workforce partners, and will also feature the first Hawaiʻi Internship Excellence Awards.

Hawaii Launches Hele Imua Internship for Agriculture Industry

The Hawaiʻi Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation and Ulupono Initiative, has launched the Hele Imua Internship program. This 12-week program aims to support the state's agriculture industry by pairing interns with local farmers, offering hands-on experience and paying interns $20 per hour.

Hawaii DLIR Expands Hele Imua Program to Private Sector

The Hawaiʻi Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) has expanded its Hele Imua internship program to the private sector through a partnership with the Hawaiʻi Agricultural Foundation and Ulupono Initiative. This pilot project aims to support small-scale farmers and strengthen the state's agricultural workforce.