The official Twitter account for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
Minnesota's unemployment rate ticked up one-tenth of a percentage point to 2.9% from May to June, and the labor force participation rate ticked down two-tenths of a percentage point to 67.8% over the month. Check out more of the latest jobs data here:
During Disability Pride Month in July, DEED and its Vocational Rehabilitation team recognize that disabilities aren't always physical or visible. However, embracing and celebrating those differences can help build a better Minnesota and a stronger workforce!
Entrepreneurs! Don't miss the upcoming BIPOC Entrepreneur Day on July 18! This powerful one day event will energize, connect, and equip BIPOC entrepreneurs with essential resources, networking opportunities, and expert knowledge all in one place!
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@LaunchMinnesota
grant recipient Waypoint Forward is featured in an article where they share how they've developed a machine that makes textiles more recyclable! The Fiber Shredder breaks down waste fabrics into recyclable materials in just 90 seconds!
@mndeed
's Office of Small Business Development (OSBI) is excited to participate in Black Business Week! Join us for the kickoff on 7/22. There will be a ton of great local vendors and a panel discussion on accessing capital for small businesses!
Minnesota was just ranked a top 10 state for businesses.
We’re investing in the fundamentals like child care, job training, and workforce development to ensure businesses in top industries can continue to invest and grow in Minnesota.
Businesses in high-growth industries choose to invest in Minnesota, whether it’s Polar Semiconductor’s historic $525 million investment in Bloomington or Mayo Clinic’s $5 billion expansion in downtown Rochester.
That’s why we’re a top 10 state for business.
DEED announces nearly $1 million in contamination cleanup grants to six communities statewide. This grant round is expected to create 67 jobs, add more than $1 million to the local tax bases and create 353 housing units. Project details here:
Don't miss this upcoming hiring event on Wednesday, July 24, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the CareerForce location in Chaska! Meet with local employers and learn more about their current job openings. Attending employer details here:
DEED’s American Indian Liaison, Kirk Crow Shoe, was recently honored to attend the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Tribal Chairman, Bruce Savage of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s Tribal Council.
Rural Dakota to benefit from fiber upgrade that will provide rural residents with much faster internet speeds of up to 1 Gig and will include 623 homes, businesses and farms. DEED's Broadband Director, Bree Maki attended their recent groundbreaking event:
Don't miss next week's Small Business Call, hosted every second Tuesday of the month at 2pm. This month's call will highlight useful data around occupational employment and wages, recent business expansions, and other topics. Register today:
DEED secures federal grant to provide workforce development services for young Minnesotans with disabilities to prepare them for a post-secondary education and successfully transition into the workforce. Details here:
I call this: “Fun with fabulous future phlebotomists”. 😀 During a visit to
@PPLTwinCities
with the great Paul Williams, I got to meet this group in their second week of training, funded by
@mndeed
’s flagship Drive for Five program!
An engaging day at the 4th annual Midway Area Job Fair this week where more than 200 job seekers attended! Helping job seekers connect with job opportunities is what we do best. Learn more here:
Every June, the annual state-of-the-state Minnesota Economic Trends issue provides an overview of Minnesota's labor market changes and job growth over the past year and takes a closer look at the labor market situation in each of the state's six regions:
Saturday I helped to celebrate Twin Cities World Refugee Day. Thanks
@CAPIUSA1982
for bringing attention to the ways refugees embody courage and strengthen our state through their talents, culture, and resilience!