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40 individuals were able to purchase low-cost computers and/or internet access through PCs for People (the City donates outdated equipment to organizations like PCs for People that refurbish the items and provide them to low-income community members at a reduced cost).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
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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!
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Here are some recent publications:
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
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Find past issues of the Minneapolis Workforce Development Board News >> here
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