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November 2021
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Autumn is upon us and there's a lot happening in Ramsey County! In this month's newsletter, we highlight the importance of apprenticeships, share information about some great upcoming events, and provide an update on the WIB's planning activities. We're also celebrating the launch of the Inclusive Workplaces Cohort and featuring a new equity tool in this month's Promising Practices article. Enjoy! |
Apprenticeship Week in Minnesota is an opportunity for the apprenticeship community to tell their stories about registered apprenticeship and share with businesses, industry, labor, education, career-seekers, community-based organizations, students and workers the advantages of developing careers through adoption of the apprenticeship model.
Throughout the week the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry will host and share information about events and feature apprentices, community-based organizations and apprenticeship program sponsors.
Find more information about Apprenticeship Week here.
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The Inclusive Workplaces Cohort was launched by Ramsey County and the WIB on October 14. This new initiative supports 17 local employers in becoming more inclusive workplaces to amplify the diversity of our community as a tool for economic growth. These selected Ramsey County employers will participate in a 10-month peer learning cohort while advancing equity and inclusion in their organizations. Each of the employers has made a commitment of executive leadership participation with an agreement to bring about tangible action or policy changes to their organizations. Participating organizations will be featured on social media and in the WIB newsletter each month. This month, we are spotlighting Ehlers Public Finance Advisors and Newtrax.
Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County members are appointed by either the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners or the Saint Paul City Council. The County Board recently appointed Shym Cook, Field Operations Manager with DEED.
Welcome, Shym! We look forward to leveraging your skills and experience to advance the WIB's mission.
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Tom Aasheim
Director of Technical Education, Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest
Where do you see the most opportunities for individuals looking to start a career in the trades?
All trades are looking for people that want to work and have the ability to work on a scheduled project basis. If someone wants to look into a trade they can reach out to any apprenticeship and they will help them to understand the process for starting a career.
Read more about Tom and the Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest.
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Metro Area On-Line Apprenticeship Panel and Career Fair - November 16, 2-5 p.m.
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is hosting a virtual employer panel to discuss how registered apprenticeship has impacted businesses and their efforts to recruit, train and retain top talent. A metro area online career fair will follow the panel discussion. The apprenticeship panel is 2-3 p.m. followed by a virtual career fair from 3-5 p.m. Register to attend here.
Ramsey County along with other metro area workforce development areas, including the City of Minneapolis, Hennepin/Carver, Dakota/Scott, Washington, and Anoka Counties, are partnering together to provide regular metro area regional job fairs hosted on an interactive virtual platform. These online career fairs bring job seekers face-to -face with local employers looking to hire for a wide variety of high-paying jobs. From any internet-connected computer or smart phone, you can browse employer booths, apply for open positions and interview live.
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Green Job Green Futures Virtual Summit - November 19, 9-11 a.m.
Join us on November 19 from 9-11 a.m. for a virtual summit to build a shared understanding of the green jobs ecosystem in our region and spread the word about how to access career pathways and opportunities in Saint Paul to build our vibrant, sustainable future.
This event is presented in partnership with Ramsey County, the Ramsey County Workforce Innovation Board, the City of St. Paul and the St. Paul Area Chamber, with the goal to provide workforce and career professionals with insights and information about green career opportunities in Saint Paul. Speakers will share their own stories, current trends, workforce needs and opportunities and pathways for job seekers to explore.
Get more information and register here!
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Lunch and Learn - December 8, 2021 from 12-1p.m.
Join Ramsey County's One-Stop partners for a virtual Lunch and Learn event to get information about various partner services and build your referral network. This event is ideal for service delivery staff and supervisors in workforce, education and community services. No registration is required.
Ramsey County One-Stop partners are committed to increasing knowledge of available programs and services, and increasing partner referrals.
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Introducing the Racial Equity Dividends Index: A new tool to drive and support racially equitable business practices
By Nathan Arnosti, Director of Products & Analytics, Center for Economic Inclusion
In November, the Center for Economic Inclusion will introduce a new analytical tool that businesses can register for to help them make tangible, durable changes to inequitable internal systems, policies, and practices. The Racial Equity Dividends Index (REDI) will enable businesses to measure their progress on racial equity across seven dimensions: Hiring; Culture, Retention, and Advancement; Procurement; Philanthropy and Investment; Public Policy; Products; and Leadership.
Read the full article here.
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