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“Best thing that ever happened to me” Excel Energy PowerUp program grad says of construction training
Tyre graduated from the Xcel Energy PowerUp Program earlier this month. Three days later he was at work on a Twin Cities highway construction project…
A global company based in Minnesota meets many prospective employees at the 19th Annual Veterans Career Fair
“It’s one of the best events we’ve attended,” said Dan Schroeder from Donaldson Company, about his experience at the 2025 Veterans Career Fair, where…
National Guard Member leverages Xcel Energy PowerUp Program to become an electricians union apprentice
“I heard about Building Strong Communities from my team leader in the National Guard,” said Stacy. “He’s an electrician and he’s going for his Master…
Calel thanks PROWD career counselor for second chance after passing a big milestone on promising career path
Calel was previously incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution Sandstone (FCI Sandstone) in Minnesota. Kasey was his career counselor…
Veteran credits Veterans Career Fair with successful job search; attend Veterans Career Fair May 21 to meet employers hiring now
Veterans, current service members, members of the National Guard and Reserves, military spouses and Gold Star families are all invited to attend the…
A veteran hired after meeting an employer at the 2024 Veterans Career Fair encourages veterans to attend this year’s fair on May 21
After meeting a State of Minnesota employment recruiter at the 2024 Veterans Career Fair, Michael was hired as an investigator in the Office of the…
Record number of Yellow Ribbon employers at 19th Annual Veterans Career Fair
A record number of Yellow Ribbon employers will be looking to meet promising employment candidates at the 19th Annual Veterans Career Fair coming up…
Xcel Energy PowerUp provides Nicole an opportunity to make a huge career change—and help Minnesota transition from coal to clean energy
Thanks to the Xcel Energy PowerUp program, Nicole is now working at the Xcel Energy Sherco site in Becker, transforming what was the largest coal-…
Zen plans for a future in the finishing trades after graduating from Xcel Energy PowerUp program
“I can see working in the finishing trades all day because I enjoy it…I like working with my hands”
Zen is looking forward to an apprenticeship with…
Emma grateful for Drive for 5 funded apprenticeship to help her take the next steps on her caring career path
“Nursing school is challenging, the content, the intense schedule and the strict grading policies make nursing students feel overwhelmed” said Emma,…
