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Graphic with Minnesota outline and pie chart with proportional answers to this question: On average, compared to 1 year ago, how would you rate the ease with which your job-seeking clients are finding employment? 56% say more difficult, 31% say the same, 13% say easier

Survey finds AI is having growing impact on Minnesota job seekers; trend toward more difficulty finding employment appears to be leveling off

Nearly 56% of CareerForce Staff and Partners who responded to the most recent Job Search Experience Survey and who have worked with job seekers for…
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"RMCEP didn't just help me start my education, it helped me change the course of my life." 

Stephanie came to Leading CareerForce Partner Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program (RMCEP) in late 2014 looking for help with school. She…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Navigating generational differences in the workplace: practical steps for employers

In today’s workplace, many employers and HR teams are navigating something that’s both exciting and challenging: how to build strong, collaborative…
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A global company based in Minnesota is returning to the Veterans Career Fair on May 20 after successful hires following this annual event in past years

“It’s one of the best events we’ve attended,” said Dan Schroeder from Donaldson Company, right after the 2025 Veterans Career Fair. At last year’s…
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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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