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Deanna lands in-demand job as Heavy Truck Driver after successfully completing training
A single mother of two teenage boys, Deanna was laid off during the pandemic. She moved to the south metro to get away from difficult circumstances…
Diversity in Tech: Steps to Take Toward Inclusivity
The tech industry has created tremendous efficiencies that have accelerated business growth and innovation while capturing wealth. In the last decade…
BIPOC in Tech: Inspiring Discussion Among Local Black Leaders About Opportunities
Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and MnTech hosted a virtual panel …
UnitedHealth Group: Disability Employment in a Technology Company
With the 21st-century economy increasingly reliant on a dizzying array of new technologies, it’s no exaggeration to say that nearly every business in…
Laid Off During Pandemic, Bruno Gets Training to Land Fulfilling Tech Job
Bruno was working as a leasing consultant, making $13 an hour, when the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in his layoff. At the time, Bruno was considering…
Kevin’s Story: Overcoming Challenges to Work in IT for the State of Minnesota
Four years ago, Kevin had what turned out to be a pivotal conversation, although he didn’t know it then. The conversation happened when Kevin was…
Why You Should Hire Someone With Disabilities
Hiring someone with a disability isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the lagniappe thing to do. What is lagniappe? Minnesota author and…
Minnesota High Schools Grow Young Women into a Strong Tech Workforce
2021 Computing Awards will be Celebrated on April 14
By Russell Fraenkel, IT Pathways Director, Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence
Throughout…
'We were able to buy a house!' How CareerForce changed Jeff and Sheila's lives
In 2019, Jeff and Sheila were living in a camper with no running water, electric or sewer. They were unemployed and living on $600 a month.
“We both…
A degree helps Laura find family-sustaining employment
Laura had worked as a bookkeeper at various companies for over 20 years, but without an accounting degree, she often experienced difficulty in…
