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Colin's Story: Seeing a World of Career Opportunities

“They made me feel part of the family,” that’s how Colin described working as an intern at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic…
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A Career and Technical Education Jamboree

More than 100 attendees participated in the Central Minnesota Manufacturing Association (CMMA) Career and Technical Education (CTE)…
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Apprenticeship 101 for the Construction Trades

Faced with a tight labor market and with many employers having difficulty hiring new workers, the city of Duluth hosted the first Northeast Minnesota…
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An Aging Workforce – Challenges and Opportunities

The data is clear, and the trend is eye-opening: the Twin Cities Metro Area’s population is getting older. Since the turn of the century, the Metro…
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Southeast Minnesota’s Young Workers

With a current ratio of just six job seekers for every 10 open positions in Southeast Minnesota, employers are desperately looking for more…
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Hidden Talent Pools: Benefits of Hiring Employees With A Disability

The Southwest Minnesota CareerForce and partners held a December event for employers focused on the benefits of hiring employees with a disability.…
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New Americans and the Labor Force

Throughout its history, Leading CareerForce partner Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program (RMCEP) has assisted thousands of individuals…
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Excited for the opportunity

The course of Sabrie's life changed, thanks to assistance she received through the Office and Administrative Technology (OATs) program, which is…
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Why Minnesota employers hire veterans

We reached out to Minnesota employers and asked them why they specifically seek out veterans when they are hiring. Here’s what they said, in their…
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Paula thanks CareerForce, in her own words

“After 19 years of working, my former company was sold and my position eliminated. For a few days, I was concerned about where life would lead me…