By MATT OTT WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week was unchanged from the week before, a sign that layoffs remain at historically low levels. U.S. filings for jobless aid for the week ending Feb.…
By LISA LEFF Target said Thursday that it is eliminating about 1,800 corporate positions in an effort to streamline decision-making and accelerate initiatives to rebuild the flagging discount retailer’s customer base. About 1,000 employees are expected to receive layoff notices next week, and…
By MATT OTT WASHINGTON (AP) — In another grim sign for the U.S. labor market, jobless claim applications jumped to their highest level in almost four years last week, virtually assuring the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate next…
Trisha Morrison, SMPDD Assistant Division Director for Workforce and Sherri Smith with MGCCC joined WXXV in studio to talk about the Coastal Job Fair coming up 9 am…
Hundreds of South Mississippians packed the Lyman Community Center early Wednesday for the WXXV Community Job Fair. Candidates had the opportunity to meet with potential employers from a…
By MATT OTT Updated 8:12 AM CDT, September 5, 2024 The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest level in two months last week, signaling that layoffs remain relatively low despite other signs of labor market cooling.…
If you’ve been waiting to apply to join the Buc-ee’s team, brush up your resumes. Buc-ee’s is advertising for managerial staff on Indeed. The postings list an opening date of Summer 2025. The positions range from gift/merchandise manager for $125,000…
Job seekers filed through the Biloxi Civic Center all day for the WXXV Job Fair. We here at WXXV partnered with more than 20 companies to help…
News Production Director WXXV FOX 25/NBC 25, Gulfport/Biloxi, Mississippi market is looking for a dependable and detail oriented Newscast Production Director to lead the production of daily newscasts, promotional spots, and special programming. This position requires strong technical skills, the…
The Pass Christian Fire Department is hiring! The department is hiring full-time firefighters. Candidates seeking employment must be 18-years-old or older, have a valid drivers license, a high school diploma/ GED, or equivalent, be a registered voter, and can pass…
In Gautier, many Coast residents visited the 2024 Coastal Mississippi Job Fair today. The event was hosted by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security at the MGCCC…
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers posted 8.8 million job openings in November, down slightly from October and the fewest since March 2021. But demand for workers remains strong by historical standards despite higher interest rates. Wednesday’s report from the Labor…
A symposium took place in Gulfport in hopes of helping military veterans get back into the work force. The Work for Warriors Symposium brought out business leaders, local…
Biloxi is looking for employees who will run toward danger and a career with the city. Biloxi held a job fair at the Woolmarket City Center to bring together job…
Several Coast leaders met this morning to discuss regional solutions to acquiring a skilled workforce in the business realm. The Gulf Coast Business Council…
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a solid 236,000 jobs in March, suggesting that the economy remains on solid footing despite the nine interest rate hikes the Federal Reserve has imposed over the past year in its drive to tame…
Those who were looking for a career went to the Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair at the Biloxi Civic Center. More than 50…
With graduation just around the corner, thousands of community college students are preparing to enter the workforce. It’s the annual career fair at Pearl River Community College, a…
Coastal Mississippi Job Fair was held at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gautier to help those looking for employment. The fair had more than 40…
If you’re looking to start a new career, the U.S. Postal Service is hiring. The service has openings for delivery and retail positions in Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, Gulfport, Long Beach, Moss Point, Ocean Springs, Pass Christian, and Saucier. The…
Keesler Air Force Base will host a job fair next Monday to give those in the community a chance to switch careers or find a new career.…
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - America’s employers slowed their hiring in September but still added 263,000 jobs, a solid figure that will likely keep the Federal Reserve on pace to keep raising interest rates aggressively to…
The City of Gautier has several job openings including one that ensures the safety of students. The part-time position of a school crossing guard is open to someone willing…