Record Number of Job Vacancies Top 205,000 in Q2 2021
Vacancies are up 84% from same quarter last year; up 40% from previous record in 2019
Jobs in Minnesota soared to a record high in the second quarter of 2021 as demand for workers greatly outpaced hiring. As the state’s economy continues to recover from the pandemic recession, employers in Minnesota reported more than 205,000 vacancies according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Press release: https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/press-releases/?id=506627
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2021 End of Summer Celebration! |
This summer, 745 Step Up Interns and 628 Online Summer Learning Participants participated in the Step Up Program. Congratulations to these amazing individuals. Step Up has implemented meaningful, responsive work that uplifts us all. Thank you to the youth and Step Up Employers and Supervisors for their contributions this summer.
Watch the 2021 End of Summer Celebration video:
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November 15-21 is National Apprenticeship Week |
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.
More: https://www.dli.mn.gov/NAW?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Dislocated Worker Services - Support with Finding What's Next
If you’ve lost employment or are out of work, we can help you find what’s next. Dislocated Worker services are available to individuals who have lost their job through no fault of their own, including impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An employment counselor will help with job search services, career counseling and training opportunities so you can step back into the workforce with confidence.
Services include, but are not limited to:
- Career Counseling
- Resume writing assistance including creating online resumes
- Skills assessment and training to enhance skills
- Free workshops designed to help jobseekers with all aspects of the job search. Workshops may cover topics such as:
- Computer Skills
- Networking
- Self-Marketing
- Accessing Certifications/Training
- Career Transition/Skills Transition
All services are free and tailored to fit individual needs.
Apply by going to CareerForce and click on the “Change Your Career” option under For Career Seekers or contact Leah Temkin from Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis at 952-417-2108 or Heidi Stay from Department of Employment & Economic Development at 651-539-4421.
Get a head start by Filling out the short interest form.
 News Articles from DEED:
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November 2, 2021 - The jobs bill passed during the past legislative session is the largest jobs bill in Minnesota's history.
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November 1, 2021 - Just last week, we announced a new platform, joinusmn.com, to share news and insights about the great state that we get to live in.
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October 22, 2021 - The Minnesota Lottery worked with DEED to randomly select potential grantees from applicants for the Main Street COVID-19 Relief Grants approved by legislature during their last session.
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, November 16, 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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