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The presence of such industry powerhouses as Polaris, Arctic Cat and New Flyer make Northwest Minnesota a hub of transportation equipment manufacturing.

From wheat and potatoes to soybeans and sugar beets, the region is a major producer and processor of food staples and specialty agricultural products. Click here to view the blog.

Integrating New Americans into the workforce

Monday, June 26, 2017

As fertility rates decline and Baby Boomers age and retire, the U.S. workforce is starting to shrink. Historically, evidence has shown the more people in the workforce; the more goods and services are produced. This reduction of the labor pool is expected to present significant challenges to the economy in the future. A recent report from the University of Minnesota, “Immigrants and Minnesota’s Workforce,” asserts recent immigrants are uniquely positioned to fill gaps in the workforce. But integrating immigrants into the workforce can be tricky. Moorhead and Fargo have become popular cities for secondary migration of families that initially settled elsewhere in...

Employment services site set up at public library

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Job seekers have a new ally. Scott Piepkorn, an employment counselor with Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program (CEP), will offer free assistance two days a week. As of May 30, he has set up "a mobile workforce site" at the Park Rapids Area Library. Rural Minnesota CEP is a private, non-profit corporation that provides job development services in north-central and west-central Minnesota. Its mission is to help individuals find, get and keep jobs and grow in their careers. The agency also help employers find and keep workers. Click here for the complete article.

Keeping up with workplace trends

Monday, May 22, 2017

The nature of work has shifted dramatically in recent years. Much of the changes can be attributed to advances in technology, which help workers become more mobile and less constrained by geographic boundaries. Technology has also resulted in more automation, which can influence job availability. Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program strives to keep up with the latest workplace trends. As part of this effort, Executive Director Dan Wenner attended a National Association of Workforce Boards conference in Washington, D.C. this spring with board members Carol Anderson and Janet Green. While in D.C., the CEP group visited with Representatives Collin Peterson and Rick...

Rising Demand for Home-Based Care

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

As the population ages, industries that provide home care for older adults and people with disabilities will be in greater demand. Two of those industries –...

New Normal in the Labor Market

Thursday, May 04, 2017

While it didn’t get a lot of attention, Minnesota’s annual unemployment rate finished below 4 percent in both 2015 and 2016, according to a story...

Successful Spring Job Fairs

Monday, May 01, 2017

Finding a job isn’t an easy task. Thankfully, there’s assistance out there. Rural MN CEP has been helping match employees with jobs for nearly 50...

In the Know: Fueling the 'workforce engine'

Thursday, April 27, 2017

In May, 591 students will become graduates of Alexandria Technical and Community College and will begin a new chapter in their lives. Most of the...

Region Five Development Commission announces 2017 Board of Directors

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Region Five Development Commission has announced this year's board of directors, along with the newest members to the Commission. The 2017 Board of Directors includes David...

Job Seekers: Don't Miss This Critical Step

Friday, December 30, 2016

Many job seekers put so much of themselves on succeeding in the job interview that they overlook a key element that comes right after the...