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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.
Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced the Pilot Re-Entry Competitive Grant award recipients. Thirteen organizations across the state are being awarded a total of $3 million to provide training and employment services to more than 650 people coming home from Minnesota correctional facilities.
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Confidence is a Skill Built in Detroit Lakes
Jan 6 2023Educational experiences for many can be quite difficult and vary significantly from person to person. As individuals approach the end of their high school years, some are conflicted about what options to pursue after graduation, while others struggle just to stay in school. For all, the possibilities typically come down...
Endings and Beginnings
Dec 22 2022The end of the year is a time for reflection and gratitude. As we look over the past year, we see that many challenges were met: We met or exceeded our performance standards for our programs, we helped thousands of people change their life through a new job, we helped...
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....
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 call...
“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...
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 of...
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 to...
