DEED in the News
Alexandria Echo Press - 8/1/19
The state unemployment rate for people age 16-19 dropped sharply, from 18.6 percent in 2012 to 5.4 percent in 2018, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The population of teenagers of working age has grown by 13,900 over those six years and the number of employed teens has grown by 38,800.
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Business North - 7/31/19
Commercial redevelopment in Two Harbors appears to be having a catalyst effect on the community, leading to practically unprecedented business growth. For years, empty storefronts have been a poorly heeded battlecry for development – until now. A $777,000 grant from the DEED through its Small City Development Program will help rehabilitate both commercial and residential properties in Two Harbors.
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WJON AM 1240 - 8/1/19
St. Cloud commercial printing company Nahan Printing has partnered with St. Cloud State University to help new and current employees sharpen their technical skills. In March of 2019, DEED awarded St. Cloud State University a Minnesota Job Skills Partnership grant to create training materials specifically for Nahan employees.
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Updates from DEED
In this issue, DEED’s Labor Market Information Office examines the gender pay gap issue in Minnesota, working with those of different abilities, and the changes in Minnesota farmer income.
See how CareerForce, Minnesota’s career development and talent matching resource, recently helped Andrew and Melissa with their career search in these latest videos.
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