City of Minneapolis Workforce Development Board News

workforce development

April/May 2019

The First Tech Month Launches in Minneapolis

tech month

 

On March 29, Mayor Frey issued an official proclamation that April 2019 would be designated Tech for Tomorrow: Minneapolis Tech Month in the city. The goal of offering 20+ engaging tech related events quickly blossomed to nearly 60 events throughout the month. Thirty-six partners – including employers, community based organizations, trainers and libraries – hosted events during the month of April.

Tech Month focused on three training tracks:

Training and Employment: Information sessions on available training and how to get into a tech career; hiring events; networking and professional forums, speakers and tech workshops.

Addressing the Digital Divide: Access to low cost computer equipment, internet access and workshops to help repair broken devices.

Community Tech Resources: Training and access to professional associations, Fintech and entrepreneur workshops, AI and Virtual Reality demos, and tech training for kids.

Impact:

  • Fifty-nine events were held during Tech Month: 37 Adult Focused Events; 14 Events for Youth; 8 events served both youth and adults.
  • Over 40 individuals were able to purchase low-cost computers and/or internet access through PCs for People (the City donates outdated equipment to organizations like PCs for People that refurbish the items and provide them to low-income community members at a reduced cost).
  • Dozens of volunteers and hundreds of community members engaged in one or more of the events.

More >> here


2019 Teen Job Fair Hosted by Employment and Training

teen job fair

On Saturday, June 1, Minneapolis youth will  head over to the Hennepin County Library to job search, meet local employers and talk with a career coach. They are encouraged to explore and post their experience and photos on Twitter using #MPLSTeenJobFair!

More >> here

 


Deed Developments

Here are some recent publications:

High Wages, High Demand - In the Metro, These Jobs are High Paying – and Growing

February 2019 - Minnesota Employment Review

March 2019 - Minnesota Economic Trends

State Job Vacancies Climb to 137,000 in Fourth Quarter 2018 - Vacancies up 20 percent from one year ago

Racial Disparities by Region from DEED's Labor Market Information Office

Budget for One Minnesota - Closing the Opportunity Gap - proposed state budget

Educational Services Vital to Twin Cities - Labor Mark


 

Minneapolis Workforce Development Board Meeting

Date:  Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Time:  8:00am to 9:30am

Location: East Side Neighborhood Services

                1700 Second Street NE

                Minneapolis, MN  55413

Directions >> here  

Next Meeting

.

newsletter

Find past issues of the Minneapolis Workforce Development Board News >> here

 

About this newsletter

The Minneapolis Workforce Development Board News is a monthly e-newsletter from the City of Minneapolis. Equal Opportunity Employer and Program Provider. If you have questions, please contact Linda.DeHaven@minneapolismn.gov

For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats please contact Linda DeHaven at 612-673-5294. 

People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 at 612-673-3000. TTY users can call 612-673-2157 or 612-673-2626.

Para asistencia 612-673-2700, Yog xav tau kev pab, hu 612-673-2800, Hadii aad Caawimaad u baahantahay 612-673-3500.

minneapolismn.gov