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    2024 Workforce Development Month blog posts

    • CareerForce Spotlight: Anoka County Economic and Workforce Development Summit
    • CareerForce Spotlight: Workforce Development, Inc. and the Equity in the Built Environment program
    • September is Workforce Development Month sharing information about the workforce development system in Minnesota
    • Central Minnesota Labor Market Information Blog As the regional economy continues to grow and diversify, the demand for skilled workers in various sectors has never been greater. From Health Care and Manufacturing to Education and Construction, Central Minnesota has a vibrant economy where individuals can find rewarding careers that align with their passions and strengths -and workforce development professionals are helping them do just that. 
    • Northeast Minnesota Labor Market Information Blog In observance of Workforce Development Month, this blog includes a selection of some of the highest-paying, most in-demand jobs in Northeast Minnesota. These are just a few of the many vocations that workforce development professionals are highlighting for jobseekers across the region. 
    • Northwest Minnesota Labor Market Information Blog Workforce development professionals can help anyone looking for work by assisting people in identifying interests and skills, setting career goals, connecting with training programs and other career exploration and job search services. To understand the context in Northwest Minnesota, this blog looks at changes in workforce demographics over the past five years by comparing American Community Survey data, showing current trends and the potential for future gains.
    • Southeast Minnesota Labor Market Information Blog Southeast Minnesota offers numerous education and training resources to help people advance in their careers, ranging from free community programs to specialized paid training that caters to diverse learning needs and career goals. Find out more about workforce development and other learning resources in the region in this blog.
    • Southwest Minnesota Labor Market Information Blog Southwest Minnesota is home to two local workforce development boards that are part of the statewide CareerForce system and dedicated to addressing workforce needs and challenges across the region. The efforts of these workforce development boards are crucial in providing a diverse and quality workforce that meets the needs of regional employers. 

    • Twin Cities Metro Labor Market Information Blog With changing labor force trends resulting in increasingly tight labor market conditions, the case for analyzing demographic shifts has become ever more important. This blog focuses on labor force participation trends for teenagers and opportunities for training. 

       

    2023 Workforce Development Month blog posts

     

    2022 Workforce Development Month blog posts