DEED in the News

State Jobs Picture Brightens as Minn Added 6,100 Jobs in March
Star Tribune-09/18/14
The increase in jobs was driven by gains in construction, temp work and administrative support jobs. In addition, unemployment hit an 8-year low, according to the state report.

The Degree-to-Paycheck Decision
Twin Cities Business-09/19/14
With high tuition costs and a competitive job market, choosing a college program is tough. But a new DEED website gives students and parents more power: They can see which industries are hiring and how much new graduates are getting paid.

Roseau to get state grant for new 30-unit apartment
Grand Forks Herald-09/15/14
The $325,000 DEED grant comes through a new workforce housing pilot project, which the state Legislature created earlier this year.

Job Fair in North Minneapolis

Check Sept. 25 on the calendar for the Northside Community Job and Resource Fair. Something for everyone at the North Minneapolis WorkForce Center.

Did You Know?

Rochester and St. Louis Park are among the 'Top 100 Best Places to Live' according to this Livability.com survey.

Recent Press Releases

DEED Awards $1.7M for Redevelopment Projects
The redevelopment projects are expected to create or retain more than 5,700 jobs. 

State Gains 6,100 Jobs in August
Over the past 12 months, the state has added 56,311 jobs, a 2 percent growth rate compared with a U.S. growth rate of 1.8 percent. 

DEED Pilot Program Helps Fund Roseau Apartment Project
A 30-unit housing project is underway in Roseau with financial assistance from a DEED pilot program.

Rochester WorkForce Center Holds Grand Opening 

Commissioner: 'With this new facility, the critical forces are aligned to ensure targeted skills development to meet business needs in the southeast region.' 

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Serving Our Clients

The newly opened Rochester WorkForce Center, located on the campus of Rochester Community and Technical College, is the seventh WorkForce Center co-located with a MnSCU institution. They even have a Zone for youth. Nearly 50 Minnesota WorkForce Centers throughout the state provide free essential services to job seekers. In 2013 the Rochester WorkForce Center served 7,060 customers, both in person and online; held 89 workshops; and served more than 600 veterans.