 Hibbing is Latest Stop for Commissioners
Hibbing Daily Tribune-05-04-14
Commissioner Sieben, above, joined Higher Education Commissioner Larry Pogemiller on a tour at Hibbing Community College on Friday. The goal of the visit was to outline how the governor's higher education bonding proposals can improve the college’s ability to address Minnesota's labor needs.
Another Strong Quarter for Expansions
Finance and Commerce-05-02-14
Companies announced 31 expansions in the first quarter that are expected to create nearly 1,800 jobs in Minnesota within the next two years, according to a new DEED report.
Air Canada Extends Contract with AAR
Duluth News Tribune-04/29/14
In just 1½ years, AAR has created 305 jobs and three maintenance lines. The company plans to launch a fourth line in September and to hire 55 workers, mostly licensed aircraft mechanics. Funding from DEED's Minnesota Job Skills Partnership will help meet AAR’s workforce needs.
NonProfit Colleges Online ranks the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities at No. 32 on its list of the World's 50 Wealthiest Universities.
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Andersen Planning $18M Expansion
An $18 million expansion project will create 100 full-time jobs -- paying on average $19 an hour including benefits -- at its Bayport manufacturing facility. DEED will award Andersen $625,000 from the Minnesota Job Creation Fund if the company meets performance goals.
Miller Expanding in Glencoe
Farm, ranch and pet supplier Miller Manufacturing will add 20 jobs as part of a $3 million distribution center expansion in Glencoe. The company expects to create jobs paying an average wage of $13 an hour within two years. If performance goals are met, DEED will award Miller $185,000 from the Minnesota Job Creation Fund.
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Selling goods and services to federal, state and local government offices and agencies can be profitable for all companies. But government contracts can be especially important for the stability and growth of small businesses. |
 During the last few years, several Minnesota Youthbuild graduates like Vincent have entered registered apprenticeship in Minnesota’s building trades. Although Vincent had attendance problems at school, Youthbuild staff said he could enroll in the program if he passed 10th grade. It took a couple of years and gentle but constant prodding from staff, but Vincent was promoted into11th grade. Once in Youthbuild, Vincent learned the skills necessary to get a job in construction. He attended the National Youth Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., and earned his diploma. Today Vincent has a job as a construction laborer with certifications in tiling/bricklaying and low voltage. |
