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Emmanuel works as Psychiatric Associate while pursuing nursing degree

Emmanuel was a biology professional in his home country of Nigeria, and he wants to re-enter the professional workforce in the healthcare industry in…
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Gladys shares her aging services story and urges others to Celebrate Caring Careers

“People who work in Caring Careers really care about people – you really have to have that heart to take care of someone when they can’t take care of…
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High school apprenticeship at local manufacturer puts Caleb on in-demand career path

Caleb says he has always like making things. When he was growing up, he did a lot of woodworking and welding at home. When he was 16, he decided to…
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Celebrate Caring Careers Month this November

Celebrate the people who make a difference every day in the lives of older adults, people with disabilities and people with behavioral health care…
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Rita’s perseverance drives a Caring Career built on compassion

“I very much love my job. I haven’t regretted it a single day. If it is something you are interested in doing, don’t hem and haw – just go for it.…
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Reasonable Accommodations: Employees are precious resources – keep them!

One of my employees just asked for an accommodation because of a disability. What should I do? It could feel daunting to face an accommodation…
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Pequot Manufacturing: Empowering emerging leaders with RMCEP and State Dislocated Worker funding support

Pequot Manufacturing, based in Pequot Lakes, was able to provide incumbent worker training to its emerging leaders thanks to a training grant through…
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Diversity in Manufacturing Initiative continues to build connections for a more inclusive manufacturing workforce

When the Diversity in Manufacturing Initiative (DiMi) launched in 2022, it started with a simple question: How can Minnesota’s manufacturing industry…
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Rickey earns while he learns in-demand skills for a manufacturing career through Drive for 5-funded training

Rickey is one of 19 Twin Cities residents who is participating in Hired’s Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program. The Hired…
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The ADA at work: what you need to know

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that protects people with disabilities in many areas of public life, including work. It gives…

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