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Unique Opportunities for Workers without a High School Diploma

Adults in Southwest Minnesota without a high school diploma or GED may find themselves in a uniquely advantageous time to find work. More area…
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Downhill skiing-related employment is on uphill trend

Northeast Minnesota is known for being a haven for people who love outdoor activities – and winter activities take center stage this time of year.…
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Jobs with the most openings are less likely to offer health care insurance

Health care insurance provided by an employer is a key benefit sought by many career seekers.  Unfortunately, many of the occupational groups…
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Agriculture in Minnesota and the Metro Area

According to newly released data from the 2017 Census of Agriculture, Minnesota ranks 6th in the United States in agricultural production, with $18.4…
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Construct Tomorrow offers hand-on introduction to trades for high school students

St. Cloud area high school students will soon get a hands-on chance to try out various construction-related experiences and learn about…
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CareerForce’s commitment to equity in training and employment

Did you know that the full name of the 1963 March on Washington, where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his stirring “I have a dream” speech, was The…
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Hiring individuals with multiple abilities

So often the hiring process focuses on what people can’t do, rather than what they can do. Although this might seem like the most efficient way to…
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Veteran Expands Horizons Thanks to CareerForce

U.S. Navy Veteran Scotty was an underemployed Electrical/Instrument Technician. Knowing he wanted more out of his career he started looking for…
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Colin's Story: Seeing a World of Career Opportunities

“They made me feel part of the family,” that’s how Colin described working as an intern at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic…
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A Career and Technical Education Jamboree

More than 100 attendees participated in the Central Minnesota Manufacturing Association (CMMA) Career and Technical Education (CTE)…

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