A world-class workforce.

Time and time again, CEOs tell us what they appreciate about our state is our great work ethic.  And while we agree Mississippi workers have the best attitude in the world, we also know that a ready-to-work labor force must have 21st century skills honed through intensive, 21st century training.

Mississippi's customized workforce training is second to none.  Through the Workforce Enhancement Training Fund, administered through the State Board of Community and Junior Colleges, Mississippi offers an outstanding no or low-cost collaborative training process implemented through the state's 15 community and two-year colleges.  Click here to read more about how this innovative program prepares world-class workers.

Find various information below provided by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.

 

Mississippi Labor Market Data Report (August 2011)

Map of Mississippi Civilian Labor (August 2011)

Map of Mississippi Employed by County (August 2011)

Map of Mississippi Unemployment by County (August 2011)

Map of Mississippi Unemployment Rate by County (August 2011)

2011 Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

2011-2018 Occupational Employment Projections  The Occupational Employment Projections show the expected future number of workers to be employed in the different occupations in the labor market during a ten-year time period.  The projections data will show which occupations are expected to employ more or expected to employ less workers in the future.  The data is updated every two years.