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What Does Being a Good Jobs Employer Mean?

Designated employers demonstrate a commitment to:

  • Creating quality jobs that support employee stability and growth
  • Building a workplace culture where employees can succeed
  • Supporting recruitment, retention, and workforce development efforts
  • Investing in employees and creating opportunities for advancement
  • Partnering with their communities to strengthen the regional workforce

Good Jobs: Eight Principles

  • Recruitment and Hiring: Ensuring equitable and effective practices to attract talent.
  • Benefits: Providing comprehensive packages that support employee well-being.
  • Pay: Establishing fair and competitive compensation structures.
  • Empowerment and Representation: Giving workers a voice and involvement in decision-making.
  • Organizational Culture: Fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
  • DEI-A: Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility.
  • Skills and Career Advancement: Investing in the growth and professional development of the workforce.
  • Job Security and Working Conditions: Ensuring stable employment and safe, healthy workplaces.

Good Jobs Employer Designation Levels

Employers are recognized based on their commitment and implementation of the Good Jobs principles:

  • Recognized Employer: Meets foundational job quality expectations and commits to continuous improvement.
  • Advancing Employer: Shows measurable progress in implementing Good Jobs practices.
  • Certified Employer: Meets established benchmarks across the designation criteria.
  • Employer of Excellence: Exceeds all standards and serves as a regional model for exceptional job quality.

Apply Today

Interested organizations can access the application materials via the following link or by scanning the provided QR code in official documentation.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE APPLICATION

Program Partners and Resources

Website: https://www.mawb-mn.org/about-mawb
Affiliation: Rural Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. (CEP) and Inter-County Community Council 
Program: Minnesota Program

Why It Matters

Today's workforce is looking for employers who value their employees and provide opportunities to grow. The Good Jobs Employer Designation helps organizations showcase the positive work they are already doing and be recognized as leaders in our region.

This designation is more than recognition. It is a commitment to strengthening businesses, supporting employees, and building stronger communities.

Good Jobs Employer Designation Tour

1 Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. (RMCEP) • Certified

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc. 803 Roosevelt Ave Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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2 Initiative Foundation • Certified

Initiative Foundation 405 First St. S.E. Little Falls, MN 56345
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3 Essentia Health • Employer of Excellence

Essentia Health 523 N 3rd St Brainerd, MN 56401
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4 Battle Lake Dairy Queen

Battle Lake Dairy Queen 301 Lake Ave S Battle Lake, MN 56515
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