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Building a Brighter Future: Arianna and Jonny's Journey into Construction Trades

In today's rapidly evolving job market, it’s crucial to highlight stories of young people forging their paths toward fulfilling careers. One such…
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Manufacturing Month 2024 is wrapping up; resources live on!

While the many events of Manufacturing Month are winding down across Minnesota, CareerForce will continue to highlight the many career paths and…
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Dominic lands dream job thanks to Rebecca in CareerForce Veterans Employment Services

Dominic, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, found himself reentering the civilian job market after seven years of service. Separating from the Air…
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6 Reasons to Consider a Career in Manufacturing

#1: It pays well. Manufacturing offers stable, dependable jobs that pay well.  $79,000 is the average annual manufacturing wage  in…
October is Manufacturing Month Welcoming Manufacturing Workplaces

DEED grant helps fund specialized training for diverse employees of Maple Grove-based company

Upsher-Smith Laboratories (USL) has struggled to recruit and retain employees in a tight labor market, particularly in its operations and maintenance…
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Native American Contributions to Manufacturing in Minnesota

Image Beadwork by Virginia Davis As a child, my brother and I would sit together and study my mother’s beadwork. Whether it was a pair of…
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Recognizing young people on track for bright future in manufacturing

Part of recognizing the importance of manufacturing in Minnesota is recognizing and nurturing the next generation of manufacturing leadership. In…
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Career Solutions is providing Manufacturing Certificate Training through their Minnesota Drive for 5 Grant

Leading CareerForce partner Career Solutions, an employment and training organization that serves Stearns and Benton counties, was awarded a…
October is Manufacturing Month Earn While You Learn

Earn while you learn

Many manufacturing jobs can be started with a high school diploma or equivalent (for example, a GED) and employer provided on-the-job training. …
October is Manufacturing Month Take Another Look at Manufacturing

2024 Tour of Manufacturing in Northeast Minnesota: A Truly Regional Event

October 23 through 25, dozens of Northeast Minnesota manufacturers are opening their doors to the public to take another look at manufacturing. This…