Workforce Development Continues
As we adjust to providing services virtually and remotely, our workforce system remains strong and continues to help people find employment, even in this uncertain era of Covid-19. Essential employers are still hiring and critical workers are still in need of employment. Whether it’s online resume review, individual training on LinkedIn, or career counseling, services are available for career seekers and employers. Job seekers can go to www.careerforcemn.com for a full listing of Minneapolis service providers. Employers are encouraged to list their job openings with www.minnesotaworks.net. Workers impacted by Covid-19 are encouraged to visit www.uimn.org for updated Unemployment Insurance information.
We continue to plan for and adjust the Step Up summer experience for youth as we adapt the model to the changing work environment and social distancing guidelines. We will keep you up to date as we learn more.
Visit the City of Minneapolis’ Coronavirus Update page for current resources for community, workers and businesses. Additionally, a specific page for Worker Resources can be found at: www.minneapolismn.gov/coronavirus/workers. Information and resources will be updated frequently so feel free to check back to these pages and share with others.
DEED has been hosting State of Minnesota calls twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays at 7am. Please use only the call-in phone number. DEED will no longer provide a web link for joining the call. This will allow us to mute listeners automatically and unmute our speakers more easily.
Here is the call-in information: 415-655-0003 / Code: 962-723-908
Resources and information for businesses: https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/covid/
Guide for MN Small Businesses who need help
Please submit your questions here prior to or during to the call and DEED will answer them.
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Youth Logo Winner and Update on Tech Month
New Minneapolis Tech Month Logo created by Elian Hernandez
At the beginning of 2020, the City announced a challenge for Minneapolis youth in grades 6-12 to design the 2020 Tech Month Logo. The winning design was created by Elian Hernandez, a 9th grade student at Edison High School. He received $1,000 for his design and two runners-up were each awarded $250 for their entries.
Minneapolis Tech Month was schedule for April but has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope to bring you Tech Month later this year. The goal of Minneapolis Tech month is to raise awareness about the training and career options available in the tech sector, particularly focused at young adults and underemployed job seekers. During the month of April, the City and its many community partners host and highlight events related to tech – from info sessions to hands-on activities – all geared to inspire more people to consider careers in IT.
Local Analysis of Unemployment Insurance Statistics
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has been releasing Unemployment Insurance Statistics on a weekly basis since March 16. This provides very up-to-date information on who has been impacted by the COIVD-19 pandemic and resulting economic slowdown.
As of April 15:
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112,377 Hennepin County residents filed for unemployment insurance
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255,515 Twin Cities (seven county) residents filed for unemployment insurance
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435,439 Minnesota residents filed for unemployment insurance
DEED has made additional information available for the seven-county metro area. The tables below compare UI claims to the latest metro labor force data available (2018). The Difference % column reflects the proportion of UI claims to the 2018 labor force. For example, in 2018 9.3% of the metro labor force was 20-24, but 12.6% of UI claims have come from that age group. The data shows that younger workers are feeling the impact more than older workers. The difference is even greater for those with a HS or Associate Degree vs Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
 A similar comparison can be made across occupations in the metro. Food Preparation & Serving occupations have had the worst job losses by a huge margin. Additional occupations with higher job losses include Arts, Design, Entertainment & Media, Construction & Extraction, Healthcare Support, and Personal Care & Service. These correlate with the industries that have been closed such as restaurants, elective procedures in hospitals, salons, and public events such as concerts and sports. Professional occupations have been less impacted,
The City is accepting applications to serve on the MWDB for 3-year Mayoral-appointed terms. Please visit the City Clerk’s Office website for information on the open seats and the application materials. Board members represent various business, labor, public, and nonprofit sectors as required by federal law, known as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Approximately $2.7 million is available to support the related instruction component of companies' dual-training programs.
Grants available: Applications for the Dual Training Grant Program are being accepted through May 8, 2020. This funding opportunity accompanies the Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline competency models and is administered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. The funding can be used to cover the related instruction component of companies' dual-training programs.
Resources: The Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline has available tools and resources for developing and writing the on-the-job training plans for dual-training programs.The Related Instruction Inventory lists training providers that could support your dual-training program.
Questions: Contact us at Pipeline.Program@state.mn.us. We are here to support employers as they establish and grow dual-training programs.
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Virtual Meeting Planned
Save the Date—May 19 Board Meeting
The next meeting of the board will be on Tuesday, May 19 at 8:00 am. We anticipate that social distancing requirements will continue to be in effect, so staff is working to host the meeting online in a way that meets the requirements of state Open Meeting Law. Information on how to attend and participate will be provided to members and the public in advance.
Information will be posted here:. https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/calendar/citycouncil/monthly
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