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Manufacturing professionals

Encouraging young people to explore a career in manufacturing

All across Minnesota, work is underway to help raise awareness about all the career opportunities in manufacturing. This work is especially important…
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Grit and heart: A small Minnesota town leads the nation in manufacturing essential equipment

From a railroad town to an English colony to a Viking shipyard, Hawley has always dared to try the impossible. Today, Alderon Industries carries that…
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VRS Connections: Uniquely Abled Academy Creates Pathways to Employment

The partnership between Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS), Minnesota State colleges…
October is Manufacturing Month Take Another Look at Manufacturing

Top 5 reasons to take another look at a career in manufacturing

Think you know all about manufacturing? Here are the top five reasons you should take another look at this dynamic industry! #1: It pays well.…
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Special recognition for a Central Minnesota Manufacturer that is building quality products - and their community's future

In the heart of Holdingford, Minnesota, a town of just over 600 people, there’s a stainless steel fabrication shop making a national impact. From…
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Manufacturing employment in Minnesota's regions

Manufacturing is the backbone of Minnesota’s economy – it accounts for 12% of the state’s gross domestic product and 11% of the state’s total…
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Celebrating Value and Talent

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is held each October to commemorate the many and varied contributions of people with…
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It's a great time to consider a career in manufacturing!

There are many reasons to consider a career in Manufacturing – and October is the perfect time to explore your options because October is…
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Workforce Development Month is wrapping up - but CareerForce resources live on!

All month long we've been celebrating workforce development professionals across Minnesota. Their work is critically important in helping workers and…
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VRS Connections:  Lived Experience Drives Counselor to Support Other People with Disabilities. 

Q and A with Stephanie LoRusso, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and RAM, South Minneapolis  From a young age, Stephanie chose to focus on…