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June is Education Employment Month!
Do you remember a favorite teacher? Did an educator make a big difference in your life? Do you want to help young people learn and grow in confidence…
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…
Youth at Work success story: O returns to school after 10 years, builds job skills
O. enrolled in the YES Duluth program this past quarter with the goals of completing her GED and gaining work experience to build her job skills. O.…
Nate thanks Teamsters for help finding new employment quickly
Nate came to CareerForce in Bloomington for help with his job search in December 2025, after being laid off from an employer where he had worked for…
May 2026: Hire a Veteran Month
The governor has proclaimed May as Hire a Veteran Month in Minnesota. Throughout the month of May, the Minnesota Department of Employment and…
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…
Helpful resources if you've lost your job
If you've lost your job, you may have a lot of questions and many concerns. How will you find a new job? How will you make ends meet until you do?…
Zackeria’s story: Leading CareerForce Partner helps him find hope and the path to a brighter future
Zackeria shared his inspiring journey with Leading CareerForce Partner Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program (RMCEP). Here’s Zackeria’s…