Friday, November 13, 2020
Rural Minnesota CEP: CareerForce Challenge Highlights
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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.
Thursday, November 12, 2020
A very special thanks to our participating employers:
Delta Dental
Teachers on Call
Bath & Body Works
TJ Max
Lutheran Social Services
TEAM
Evergreen Youth & Family Services
Anderson Fabrics
EON
PDW – Performance Driven Workforce
Target
Tradehome Shoes
Sanford Health
Cornerstone
Lueken’s
Buena Vista
Nortech
Post Office
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
As a board member of Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program (RMCEP) for over 15 years, Carol Anderson has lengthy experience helping job seekers and employers through tough economic conditions.
“I was around during the Great Recession in the late 2000’s and the most crucial aspect of economic recovery is the same now as it was then,” she said. “You have to be involved with employment, and at RMCEP, we do that very well.”
RMCEP is a private non-profit WorkForce Center partner that helps people find the jobs or training they need. With eight offices in Moorhead, Alexandria, Fergus Falls, Detroit Lakes, Bemidji...
Monday, November 09, 2020
RMCEP cares about our customers and our staff. We want to help everyone stay healthy and well. Due to the alarming increase of COVID-19 cases in our service area, beginning Monday November 16, RMCEP will provide services through remote or virtual methods only. Please feel free to contact us by phone at your local CareerForce Center. Stay well! #MaskUpMN!
Thursday, October 29, 2020
WHEREAS, National Apprenticeship Week is celebrating its sixth anniversary of raising awareness of the vital role apprenticeships provide in creating a qualified and highly skilled workforce in diverse industries in our 26-county region and across the nation; and
WHEREAS, the advancement and well-being of the United States of America depends upon the continued development of skilled workers in their chosen fields; and
WHEREAS, an ever-growing number of job creators and career seekers are discovering the benefits of apprenticeship’s unique learn-while-your-earn model; and
WHEREAS, Rural MN CEP, Inc. recognizes that robust apprenticeship programs provide tangible value to both job creators and apprentices, with the potential to increase productivity, improv...
Thursday, October 15, 2020
The changes a young adult can experience over a few years can be quite extensive and challenging. For D’Andre Gordon, predicting he would graduate from college this spring was difficult to envision when he moved to Bemidji seven years ago.
“I had big plans, but honestly I never thought I would be where I am when I was 14,” he said. “I am very thankful and fortunate for the opportunities provided to me by Rural Minnesota CEP to help me get to where I am.”
Gordon moved with his family from his native Jamaica to Bemidji in 2013 and now is o...
RMCEP Receives Inclusive Workforce Employer Designation
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Pictured are Nathan Fetting, RMCEP Board Chair and Vicki Leaderbrand, RMCEP Executive Director
Northwest, MN – Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc (RMCEP) received a certificate which formally designates it as an inclusive employer. RMCEP received this designation from the Regional Workforce Alliance in recognition of the organization’s commitment to welcoming potential employees with diverse backgrounds. The Inclusive Workforce Employer (I-WE) designation was created to recognize and promote inclusive employers, reduce regional disparities and bring awareness to the value and methods of increasing workforce diversity.
In order to receive the I-WE designation, RMCEP had to meet four criteria set by the Regional Workforce Alliance:
Express a commitmen...
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has brought an unprecedented amount of change to businesses across the country. As employers and workers seek to understand the skills those changes may require, one common obstacle is the ability for businesses to afford necessary training. In Minnesota, the Incumbent Worker Training Program provides businesses a grant to offset a portion of the costs to train and upgrade the skills of its workers. Staff at Rural Minnesota CEP (RMCEP) are available to help local businesses navigate the application process and help businesses improve their workers skills while developing opportunities for growth.
Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economi...
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Northwest, MN – The Regional Workforce Alliance (RWA) of Northwest Minnesota is proud to announce the completion of the Inclusive Workforce Employer (I-WE) Designation Pilot Program, in which five regional organizations were formally designated as ‘inclusive employers’ for their commitment to and development of an inclusive and equitable culture within their business and the region. The I-WE designation was created to recognize and promote inclusive employers, reduce regional disparities and bring awareness to the value and methods of increasing workforce diversity. As part of the pilot phase, the following organizations received the I-WE designation:
DyCast Specialties (Starbuck, MN)
CHI St. Joseph’s Health (Park Rapids...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Every 10 years, the U.S. Census is conducted across the United States, with the purpose of providing an accurate count of the entire population of the United States. The Census asks American households certain questions such as sex, age, and race of each person in the household. These demographics help determine congressional representation and how much funding each state, county, and community received of the $675 billion per year in federal funding. These funds are spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works, and other essential programs.
The U.S. Census data is also very helpful for businesses and developers. Businesses can us...
Monday, June 22, 2020
The Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program (RMCEP), a member of the CareerForce system, is reopening on Monday, June 22nd after being temporarily closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
CareerForce offices across RMCEP’s service area are able to see customers by appointment only beginning June 22. Walk-ins are still not allowed, but individuals can contact their local RMCEP CareerForce office by phone or email to schedule time to use the Career Lab resources, or to speak with their job counselors. The contact information for each office can be found at the RMCEP website or by calling the Administrative Center at 218-846-7400.
RMCEP leadership ha...
Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program Job Services Available
Monday, June 22, 2020
By Appointment Only in Phase 1 Opening
Detroit Lakes, MN., June 20, 2020 – The Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program (RMCEP), a member of the CareerForce system, is reopening on Monday, June 22nd after being temporarily closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
CareerForce offices across RMCEP’s service area are able to see customers by appointment only beginning June 22. Walk-ins are still not allowed, but individuals can contact their local RMCEP CareerForce office by phone or email to schedule time to use the Career Lab resources, or to speak with their job counselors. The contact information for each office can be found a...
