DC Unemployment Rate and Jobs Report - November 2025

The District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services reported a preliminary unemployment rate of 6.5% for November 2025, with a total of 744,000 jobs. The report notes delays in data publication due to a federal government shutdown.

Washington Metro Unemployment Rate and Job Estimates

The District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services reported that the Washington, DC-MD Metropolitan Division's unemployment rate increased to 6.1% in November 2025, up from 4.0% in November 2024. Total nonfarm employment saw a net increase of 600 jobs over the month.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.