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Step Up Work Wrap Up - Summer 2021 |
As we wrap up our summer 2021 Step Up program, take a look at some of the amazing work that our interns completed over the summer! The City of Minneapolis Communications Team hosted Noel Bode, a Step Up intern, as a Communications Assistant. Noel took photos and wrote a series of articles describing the work she did. These articles were compiled into a newsletter sent to all Minneapolis employees. Read the newsletter and you will see the rich variety of experiences she had as a Step Up intern!
Newsletter: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MPLS/bulletins/2e9543a
October is Manufacturing Month!
Now is the time to make sure local employers, educators, students, job seekers and community leaders are engaged for Manufacturing Month in October!
Did you know that 2,300 new manufacturing jobs were added in Minnesota in August? That job growth is another promising sign in an industry with many employment opportunities. Minnesota manufacturers could likely continue adding new jobs for some time - if there were enough workers to fill them.
Manufacturing Month is a time to raise awareness about all the great employment opportunities in this critically important industry.
More: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDEED/bulletins/2f1cfb8
Resources for Job Seekers as Federal Unemployment Insurance Benefits End
Many Minnesota residents have been receiving extended unemployment benefits under a federal program called Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation. The federal law that authorized the program expired Sept. 4, which means that these benefits have ended.
If you’re thinking of returning to a job like the one you had before, CareerForce’s online job bank is available to find the latest job postings. If you need assistance finding a job, your local CareerForce location can help. Staff there can help you update your resume, navigate online job sites and find jobs that are a good fit for you.
Need help figuring out your next career step? Thinking you might need training to prepare for your next job? Contact staff at a CareerForce location near you for help. Visit Minneapolis Employment and Training for locations and assistance in Minneapolis.
You may be eligible for dislocated worker services if you have been laid off (did not quit or were not fired), are unlikely to return to your previous occupation or industry, and/or are eligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits. Eligible workers may receive counselor-approved training, placement services and more. Dislocated Worker services are designed to help workers who have been laid off get back to work as quickly as possible. Visit Minneapolis Dislocated Worker Resources for more information.
Webinar for Minnesota Main Street COVID Relief Grants as Applications Launch
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) will host an informational webinar on the Main Street COVID Relief Grant program as the program starts accepting applications. The application portal will open September 20, 2021 and will accept applications for 10 days after opening. Applications will close on September 29 at 11:59 p.m.
A total of $64,200,000 is available in grants for Minnesotan owned and operated businesses that can demonstrate financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Businesses that are majority-owned by military veterans, women, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color individuals; employ 6 people or fewer; and/or did not receive previous assistance from other state relief programs will be prioritized in the selection process.
You can join the webinar through the link below.
More: https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/deed-programs/emergency-programs/main-street/
Trans Equity Career Fair - October 4
Metro Region workforce partners are collaborating to deliver an on-line Trans Equity Career Fair on October 4 from 3-5 p.m. Forty-four exhibitors will staff virtual booths in two pavilions, featuring both employment opportunities and resource providers. This event is being held in conjunction with the Eighth Annual Minneapolis Trans Equity Summit, taking place Sunday, October 3 and Monday, October 4. The 2021 Summit theme is “routes to joy, community and social change.”
Information on entertainment, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and registration can be found at https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/coordinator/race-equity/what-we-do/ongoing-work/trans-equity-summit/.
Learn more about Metro Region virtual career fairs at https://www.careerforcemn.com/metro.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration - Please Register for October 4 Event
You are formally invited to our annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month event on October 4, 2021 from 10-11:30 called Music Within-Disability Inclusion in a Business World. Please see attached flyer for information on the event and how to register. This event is geared towards businesses. Hope to see you all there!
Flyer: https://app.box.com/s/j2w2zwlyplui6nnzkrbbqyd4mqstebnw
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItf-msrD8jGVfkGtTd72TODwvtZVbbm8M
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Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis |
JFCS has been a partner of Minneapolis Employment and Training since 2006, providing a variety of employment services to Minneapolis residents, including those who were displaced from the workforce by the COVID pandemic. A highlight of the work of JFCS is working with job seekers who are interested in a career in tech. Experienced job counselors assist participants in selecting and training for tech careers with MSP TechHire, which provides scholarships that enable participants to obtain highly marketable credentials as network administrators, full-stack software engineers and UX designers.
Since January 2021, JFCS supported 79 low-income Minneapolis job seekers in this pathway, with 52 participants completing training, 33 of whom are now employed in the tech sector. In addition to helping participants find and select the right tech training, JFCS counselors assist with job search upon graduation, provide support while training, and have the ability to help participants who may experience financial challenges or emergencies while in training.
 Job Growth Continues in August
Press release: https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/press-releases/?id=499604
 Minnesota Employment-Based Training Programs for Manufacturers - October 7, 2021
Webinar: Minnesota Employment-Based Training Programs for Manufacturing
Join us from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, as we celebrate Manufacturing Month and share how manufacturers across the state are using employment-based training programs from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) .
This webinar will walk attendees through the basics of Registered Apprenticeship, Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline and Youth Skills Training. Presenters will share tips and advice about how to set up these initiatives at your company and also offer resources to support on-the-job training and partnerships with education providers. Attendees will hear directly from Minnesota manufacturers who have found success with DLI's employment-based training programs.
Register here to attend and please share the details with your contacts who may be interested in learning more about Registered Apprenticeship, Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline and Youth Skills Training.
 DEED's Data Center:
Minnesota DEED Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/mndeed
CareerForce Twitter Feed:https://twitter.com/careerforcemn
Minneapolis Workforce Development Board Meeting
Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Virtual Meeting
Members and Guests—due to the Covid-19 public health emergency, the meeting will be held remotely. Meeting information is available on the City’s Boards and Commissions calendar via the link below. The public is welcome to listen to the meeting. Guests will be muted. Member attendance and all actions will require a roll call vote. Agenda will be sent to members in advance and available online at least 24 hours before the meeting. https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/Calendar/all/monthly
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