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Thank you 20th Annual Veterans Career Fair participants!
The 20th Annual Veterans Career Fair was held Wednesday, May 20, at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center. An estimated 400 current and former…
Farewell to MinnesotaWorks.net, welcome to CareerForce.MN.gov!
Starting today, Minnesota Unemployment Insurance applicants are required to create an account on CareerForce.MN.gov as part of their work search plan…
Teen Summer Employment 2026
Summer is an important time for teen workers, as some make their moves into employment after finishing their education and others seek temporary work…
Record‑setting Teen Job Fair highlights growing need for youth employment support
This year’s Dakota-Scott Teen Job Fair was the largest yet, with attendance climbing from more than 700 in 2025 to nearly 1,400 this year. The fair…
Navigating generational differences in the workplace: practical steps for employers
In today’s workplace, many employers and HR teams are navigating something that’s both exciting and challenging: how to build strong, collaborative…
A global company based in Minnesota is returning to the Veterans Career Fair on May 20 after successful hires following this annual event in past years
“It’s one of the best events we’ve attended,” said Dan Schroeder from Donaldson Company, right after the 2025 Veterans Career Fair. At last year’s…
Unemployed Minnesota National Guard member finds perfect employment fit at the Veterans Career Fair
Sarah is a member of the Minnesota Army National Guard, serving as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot. She had recently been laid off from a previous…
Tips for hiring teen workers
Teens can be extremely reliable, flexible workers who are quick to learn new skills. As a result, many employers value them highly as workers. Beyond…
Incentives for hiring people with a criminal record or other barriers to employment
Minnesota employers can access various complementary incentive programs designed to support companies that offer opportunities to people with a…
Coming up April 11: Dakota/Scott County Teen Job Fair
The Dakota/Scott Teen Job Fair is right around the corner on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at the Western Service Center/Galaxie…
