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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.
The Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation that provides quality workforce development services in a 19-county area in north central and west central Minnesota. The agency was incorporated in 1968 to operate employment and training programs, which include Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act services.
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POV: Enough about quiet quitting and the Great Resignation. We need to talk about job opportunity
Nov 9 2022What’s life like for workers now? Somewhere between terrible and meh, based on a quick scan of the news. We’re all enduring the Great Resignation, the Great Reshuffle, the Great Rethink. Whatever you call it, it feels like the opposite of great. Companies are coping with an epidemic of quiet quitting (the Chinese cal...
“Workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people, including people with disabilities, are a critical part of our efforts to build an inclusive community and strong economy…” – Proclamation recognizing and commemorating the 77th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s them...
It’s a New Day!
Sep 22 2022Fall is a time of the year that causes many of us to think of new beginnings. The crisp air, turning leaves, start of school sessions all remind us of the changing seasons and the changes in our lives. Post-pandemic we have seen a marked shift in the nature o...
Maintaining and developing a skilled workforce capable of meeting the needs of your manufacturing company is an ongoing task. Recruiting, hiring and training those necessary individuals is more complicated than ever in today’s economic environment. Hosting a Manufacturing Day Event may be the perfect method to increase your ability t...
Finding quality workers has become a common concern for employers across the country. In northwest Minnesota, that scarcity is growing and is one of the most significant barriers to future economic growth. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) estimates a 1.2% loss in workforce numbers by 203...
‘Meating’ Processing Needs in Rural Minnesota
Aug 10 2022As meat processing plants throughout the nation closed or curtailed production during the COVID-19 pandemic, farmers and suppliers turned to smaller, local processors as outlets for their animals. But after decades of being pushed out by the big processors, there simply were not enough to meet the demand. Officials i...
Today's job reports indicate low unemployment rates that contrast with struggles of employers’ ability to find quality workers. Perhaps one answer comes from a 2021 poll that showed barely half of those surveyed believed their job was meaningful. Individuals are being more selective, seeking that career to support their financia...
RMCEP Sets Workers on a New Path
Jun 15 2022A shortage of truck drivers has surfaced amidst national supply chain issues in recent years. The American Trucking Association estimated a shortage of 80,000 truck drivers in the United States at the end of 2021. Jamie Holm of Little Falls, MN, recently experienced what that means for those seeking employmen...
Happy Summer Everyone!
Jun 8 2022RMCEP recently represented the state’s rural areas on the State of Minnesota Performance Negotiation team to negotiate performance standards with the US Department of Labor for the upcoming two years for the WIOA programs. Those programs are WIOA Adult, WIOA Dislocated Worker, WIOA Youth and Wagner-Peyser. It is always a...
CDL Training Delivers New Career Options
Jun 3 2022Career transition can be a stressful experience for anyone. The task can be incredibly intimidating for individuals in their 60s. When Douglas Mason was laid off at that age, he knew he wanted to keep working but was unsure how to start the process of finding a new job. H...
State of Minnesota expands mobile app to connect workforce customers to services and benefits
May 3 2022The State of Minnesota has expanded a new mobile application, called Workforce One Connect, that provides customers of employment and economic support programs with quick and easy access to their counselors and caseworkers using a smartphone or tablet. Using the app, customers can sign in securely and directly message thei...
PUBLIC NOTICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Feb 15 2022Local Elected Officials and Local Workforce Development Boards within each Regional Workforce Development Area must participate in a planning process to address the following:
