City of Minneapolis Workforce Development Board News

workforce development

January 2022


healthcare month

 

January is Health Care Month: Highlights Many Employment Opportunities

The critically important role of health care workers has never been more apparent than now as we enter a second winter with COVID-19. Minnesota's nursing assistants, RNs, respiratory therapists and many others have saved thousands of lives during the pandemic. They need more Minnesotans to join them in this noble and lifesaving work. That's why Governor Walz has proclaimed January as Health Care Month.

Read more about Health Care Month

 


 

Twin Cities Metro Region Presents 14 Days of Healthcare in January 2022

  • One-on-one healthcare career coaching is available. Enter your contact information here and a career coach in your area will follow up with you. If you need assistance, please call 612.673.3322.
  • CONNECT: Metro Region Health Care employers need your skills and talents!  Employers’ virtual booths will be open around the clock, from Jan 18  through Jan 31 2022, at metroregioninteractive.easyvirtualfair.com!  Connect any time during this 2-week event with your computer, tablet or phone.
  • INTERACT: Research employers, share your resume at virtual booths, and apply to openings 24/7! Your search history is automatically saved in your Career Fair Profile!
  • INTERVIEW: Chat live with healthcare employers on Tuesday, January 18 and Tuesday, January 25, from 2-4 pm.

GET STARTED by registering today at metroregioninteractive.easyvirtualfair.com/.

WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION AT CAREERFORCEMN.COM/METRO


 

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Step Up 2022 is Underway!

Here are two ways to support Step Up:

One: Help promote Step Up with the information and links below. The application opened on January 3 and 500+ youth have already applied.

How you can promote Step Up

Youth advocates can find detailed information about the Step Up program in this Community Advocates Guide.

Application deadline and support

Please encourage young people to apply now at www.StepUpMpls.org. Applications close on Friday, February 18.

Two: Help us recruit Step Up Employers

Interested in becoming a Step Up employer?

Learn more about the benefits of becoming a Step Up employer through our Step Up employer video.

The 2022 Summer Employer Pledge form is also available now. Submit your 2022 pledge here.


 

Minneapolis Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program

The application for the Minneapolis Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program (GBI) closed on December 31, 2021. GBI aims to help 200 low-income families become more financially secure by providing them with monthly payments of $500 for a period of 24 months, beginning in Spring 2022. Eligibility requirements include: 

  • Live in one of the following Minneapolis ZIP Codes: 55403, 55404, 55405, 55407, 55411, 55412, 55413, 55430, 55454
  • Meet an annual income requirement
  • Have experienced negative economic impact due to the Covid-19 pandemic
  • Be the age 18+ years by January 1, 2022 

 

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Gearing Up for Automotive Careers

 

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is excited to provide youth career exploration in the automotive field. With support and partnership from the MN Department of Labor and Industry, Step Up, and Project for Pride in Living, 16-24 year-old youth will be introduced to essential skills in the automotive field. They also receive support identifying how their experience will transfer to other jobs, the opportunity to explore the various entry level roles and learn more about specialty areas in transportation

Starting in Spring 2022, enrolled students will participate in paid, hands-on automotive training at GESMN’s training location, learning basic skills, earning industry credentials, and deepening their knowledge through an immersive virtual reality lab. Students can connect with other youth, build their professional networks, and develop their future skills including industry-specific resumes and mock interviews. Individualized services also include tours, guest speakers, continuing education consultation and internships. For more information or to learn how to enroll, contact automotive@gesmn.org.


 

DEED developments

News Articles from DEED:

Local Look - Health Care Month 

  • This month's Local Look blogs from DEED's Labor Market Information office focus on the importance and opportunities health care provides in every region of the state.  

Steady job growth continues in Minnesota, outpacing the nation 

  • State unemployment rate ticks down to 3.3%.  Minnesota gained 8,600 jobs in November, up 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis.

Governor’s Council on Economic Expansion Recommendations

  • Their first phase of work was to put forth potential policy changes and recommendations to advance equitable economic growth.

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, January 18, 2022

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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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. 

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