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Incentives for hiring people with a criminal record or other barriers to employment

Minnesota employers can access various complementary incentive programs designed to support companies that offer opportunities to people with a…
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CareerForce Veterans Employment Services rep helps Navy vet revamp resume and land exciting new position

Joseph was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 2016 and used the GI Bill to earn his bachelor’s degree and MBA in New York. Right out of…
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It’s Apprenticeship Week

It’s Apprenticeship Week in Minnesota and around the country! Whether you’re looking for a career path where you can earn while you learn or you’re…
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Building a Brighter Future: Arianna and Jonny's Journey into Construction Trades

In today's rapidly evolving job market, it’s crucial to highlight stories of young people forging their paths toward fulfilling careers. One such…
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Manufacturing Month 2024 is wrapping up; resources live on!

While the many events of Manufacturing Month are winding down across Minnesota, CareerForce will continue to highlight the many career paths and…
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Dominic lands dream job thanks to Rebecca in CareerForce Veterans Employment Services

Dominic, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, found himself reentering the civilian job market after seven years of service. Separating from the Air…
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6 Reasons to Consider a Career in Manufacturing

#1: It pays well. Manufacturing offers stable, dependable jobs that pay well.  $79,000 is the average annual manufacturing wage  in…
October is Manufacturing Month Welcoming Manufacturing Workplaces

DEED grant helps fund specialized training for diverse employees of Maple Grove-based company

Upsher-Smith Laboratories (USL) has struggled to recruit and retain employees in a tight labor market, particularly in its operations and maintenance…
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Native American Contributions to Manufacturing in Minnesota

Image Beadwork by Virginia Davis As a child, my brother and I would sit together and study my mother’s beadwork. Whether it was a pair of…
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The Diversity in Manufacturing Initiative (DiMi): A Pathway to Inclusion in Manufacturing

Launched in 2022, the Diversity in Manufacturing Initiative (DiMi) was created in response to a need within Minnesota’s manufacturing sector: the…