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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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April is Youth Employment Month

Summer is an important time for teen workers. Some young people move into full-time employment after finishing their high school education. Other…
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Roger thanks Vivien for excellent advice that led to fulfilling employment

People who come to CareerForce for assistance finding work are overwhelmingly satisfied with the FREE services they receive in preparing for and…
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Many employment opportunities in construction in Minnesota

March is Explore Construction Employment Month in the CareerForce system in Minnesota. And while the month is wrapping up the opportunities in this…
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Minnesota workforce staff report widespread housing instability among job seekers

Across Minnesota, workforce development professionals are reporting that housing instability is a challenge for many of the people they serve. In the…
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National Farmworker Awareness Week: honoring the essential workers who sustain Minnesota’s agricultural sector strength

National Farmworker Awareness Week (March 25–31) is a time for Minnesotans to recognize and honor the skilled, dedicated individuals whose labor…
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Ryan faces unemployment as an older worker and finds hope with CareerForce

Ryan is overcoming the challenges of finding employment as an older worker. He thanks staff at Leading CareerForce Partner Rural Minnesota…

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