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Introducing DEED's new Local Look e-newsletters and blog

Following is an example of DEED's new regional employment newsletters.
We're excited to announce this new product and encourage you to sign up for your local regional information!

Introducing DEED's new Local Look e-newsletters and blog

Map of Minnesota's Workforce Service Areas

Whether you are currently unemployed, looking for something different, or simply interested in the labor market around you, DEED has developed a new resource to provide you with valuable information.

This inaugural Local Look e-newsletter is an example of the regionally distributed monthly e-newsletters dedicated to providing job seekers - and those assisting job seekers - with real-time, useful news and information about their local job market in a consolidated format.

There will be one newsletter per Workforce Service Area each month. The newsletters will be distributed by email and then stored on the new Local Look blog, where you can also find more information of interest from your regional Labor Market Analyst.

To sign up, visit http://mn.gov/deed/data/locallook/, select your local area, enter your email address, and press subscribe!

Jobs in Demand in Central Minnesota

graph of the number of job openings in march 2015 (in the top 10 occupations)

source: Minnesota Works

Over 1,800 jobs were posted by employers in the area so far in March.Health care positions, like registered nurses and personal and home care aides, had the largest numbers of openings.

No College Required

Not everybody wants to attend college or has the time or money to earn a college degree. Fortunately, there are options for people who want indemand careers that don’t require extensive education or training programs. In many cases, earning a certificate or license is sufficient for landing a good job. Read more

By the Numbers: Local Labor Market Analysis

Electricians in Central Minnesota

Central Minnesota is home to about 1,250 electricians, which is the largest concentration in Greater Minnesota of these powerful jobs, according to our Occupational Employment Statistics data tool. Electricians enjoy great wages and a variety of interesting work. Read more on the blog.

March 2015

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Unemployment Update

Click the image to view Local Unemployment Statistics in your county.

New Tool Alert!

What does it cost to live in your county?

DEED’s Cost of Living Tool provides a yearly estimate of the basic-needs cost of living for individuals and families. The tool uses data to examine monthly living costs in seven categories: food, housing, health care, transportation, child care, other necessities, and net taxes.

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This service is provided to you at no charge by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. DEED is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.