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Protective Service Occupations in the Metro

Fittingly firefighters, police officers, correctional officers, security guards, detectives and investigators are all found within the protective…
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The Gig Economy: Nonemployer Statistics

An important contributor to the regional economy that isn’t covered by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages data program is that of…
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One sector’s steady job growth in SW MN

Despite economic fluctuations in the region across other industries, health care and social assistance providers in Southwest Minnesota have…
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Many thanks to CareerForce and a shout out to Paul!

Rachel’s story, in her own words: “I haven't held a full time job in 15 years. I'm over 50, and wasn't getting job offers after two years of looking…
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Construct Tomorrow in Duluth Builds Excitement for Construction Careers

More than 1,400 students from Northeast Minnesota engaged in hands-on exploration of careers in the construction and building…
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Aligning education to workforce needs 

When students choose a field of study to major in, they require information on the employment opportunities likely available to them when they…
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When Watson flips your burgers

The workforce impact of automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced robotics We’ve been hearing a lot in the media about how…
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CareerForce featured in Star Tribune annual career guide

CareerForce staff and partners play a prominent role in the just-published Star Tribune’s 2020 Career Guide. A few of the highlights: Use the Force…
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Benefits cliff in NE MN

One of the challenges we hear about often from employers and others in our work as CareerForce Workforce Strategy Consultants is the benefits cliff…
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An EPIC career exploration opportunity for central Minnesota students

CareerForce is partnering with numerous businesses and community organizations to host Exploring Potential Interests & Careers (EPIC) on Friday,…