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Workforce Wednesday March 2026: Future-Proofing Your Workforce

The year 2030 was once a distant milestone on a strategic roadmap. Today, for Minnesota employers, it represents an immediate call to action. As…
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Melody really makes sparks fly on a promising new career – and life – path

Melody is a former Pathways to Prosperity (P2P) program participant at the Fergus Falls office of Leading CareerForce Partner Rural Minnesota…
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Employers: you're invited to a workshop to help you attract, hire and retain talent with skills-based hiring

Today, employers from Central Minnesota gathered for an engaging half-day Skills-Based Hiring accelerator workshop in Monticello. Led by the dynamic…
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MnDOT-DEED pre-apprenticeship training helps Piper start on a well-paying, in-demand career path

Piper had worked in various food service jobs and in childcare, but she knew she wanted a career path to higher wages – as well as a more physically…
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Trey launches red-hot career with help from Leading CareerForce Partners

Trey started in the South Central College Connects Manufacturing Bridge class in the summer session of 2024. Earlier that year, Trey had very quickly…
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Veteran finds meaningful career with CareerForce support

Nathan served seven years on active duty before joining the Army Reserves. He served in the Reserves for 15 years as a Senior Operations Manager and…
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March is Explore Construction Employment Month

March is Explore Construction Employment Month in the CareerForce system in Minnesota. Throughout the month, CareerForce shares resources related to…
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Internationally Trained Medical Professionals program helps participant prepare to work as doctor in Minnesota

Dr. Abdi first moved to Minnesota as a teenager and went abroad for medical school, graduating from Windsor University School of Medicine in St.…
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Leading CareerForce partner helps Kathryn clear the path to her dream job

After 26 years of dedicated service at a Minnesota news organization, Kathryn faced an unexpected layoff that left her uncertain about the future. As…
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Finding employment after 55: job search tips for older Minnesotans

More and more Minnesotans are working later in life. Over 70% of Minnesotans ages 55 to 64 are employed, and the over-55 workforce holds more than 20…

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