Lexington MS Unemployment Career Center (Job Center) Office
Holmes County Lexington WIN Job Center 303 Yazoo Street Lexington, MS 39095 Hours: Tuesday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Closed from noon to 1 p.m. Phone: 662-834-2426 | Resources for Individuals Computer, Phone, Fax, Copier Resume Preparation Career Planning & Assessment Access to Training information Resource Center |
Lexington Unemployment Career Center Office provide individuals seeking employment all the latest tools to find and keep that special job. Employers will find assistance in recruiting new employees including a national job listing network, applicant screening, and space in the centers to conduct testing and employment interviews.
How do I file my unemployment Insurance Benefit Claim in Mississippi?
You can visit Mississippi Department Of Employment Security and file your claim. Online services include:
- Unemployment Claim Services
- Complete your registration
- File your Weekly Certification
- Get Lost Wages Assistance
- File an appeal
- Get Claims Information
- Get COVID-19 Information
Does Mississippi have a job search site I can use to find employment.
Yes! visit Mississippi Works website, create an account and start your job search.
What is the maximum UI benefit I can get in Mississippi?
- The maximum Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA) allowed in Mississippi currently is $235.00
- You can receive UI benefits for up to a maximum of 26 weeks.
What type of services can I get at Mississippi WIN Job Center Locations?
WIN Job Services for job seekers includes:
- Job Placement Assistance;
- Job and Skill Training;
- Guidance and Support;
- Priority Services for Veterans;
- Career Counseling;
- Job Corps Information;
- Trade Adjustment Assistance Benefits Information;
- Referral to Supportive Services;
- Referral to Vocational Rehabilitation Services;
- Information about HUD Rental and Homeownership Programs
How do I contact Mississippi Department of Employment Security?
Office of the Governor
1235 Echelon Parkway
P.O. Box 1699
Jackson, MS 39215-1699
Phone 601-321-6000
MDES Claim Service Line: 601-272-8332
File Unemployment Claims: 601-493-9427
Mississippi Department of Employment Security
APPEALS DEPARTMENT
P. O. Box 1699
Jackson, MS 39215-1699
Phone: (877) 994-6329 (fax)
Does MS WIN Job Center assist with earning a GED?
MS WIN Job Center does not directly assist with earning a GED, but it provides referrals to Adult Basic Education & Literacy programs that offer GED instruction and testing. For example, the Hattiesburg WIN Job Center refers to the Pearl River Community College for GED classes. The Gulfport WIN Job Center offers GED classes through the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The WIN Job Centers are funded by the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) and they also provide other services such as job placement, career planning, and training information.
These Adult Basic Education & Literacy programs will help you with:
GED classes
GED tutoring
GED practice tests
Financial assistance for GED testing
Help with finding a GED testing center
I hope this information is helpful to you.