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Workforce Strategy Consultants share what works with Minnesota employers

Minnesota employers, you're invited to join in a monthly discussion of current workforce challenges and solutions.

Join the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Workforce Strategy Consultant team the first Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This series of virtual meetings focuses on highlighting proven strategies to build talent pipelines, hearing and sharing best practices, and networking with other Minnesota employers about all things workforce. Join us to learn:

  • How to increase your number of applicants and new hires  
  • About tools for reviewing and enhancing your current training programs  
  • Ways to enhance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) within your workplace 
  • How to be recognized as an employer of choice in your industry 

Upcoming Events

All events are virtual (held on Teams) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. Unplugged session follows each event from 12 to 12:30 p.m. 

December 3, 2025

2025 Year in Review Highlights

Join DEED's Workforce Strategy Consultant team and our partners for 'The Best of the Best in Review' as we travel back through 2025 and discuss each highlights of each session from 2025 and share resources that are critical to help our employers grow and succeed.

11 a.m. - noon - panel discussion
Noon - 12:30 p.m. - "unplugged" time when you can unmute and ask questions of panelists and Workforce Strategy Consultants

Register now

If you have any issues registering, please try using Google Chrome.

This event will be recorded and will be made available for viewing after the event.

For general questions and accommodation requests, please email shayla.drake@state.mn.us 

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November 4, 2026  
December 2, 2026