With the 21st-century economy increasingly reliant on a dizzying array of new technologies, it’s no exaggeration to say that nearly every business in…
Bruno was working as a leasing consultant, making $13 an hour, when the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in his layoff. At the time, Bruno was considering…
Four years ago, Kevin had what turned out to be a pivotal conversation, although he didn’t know it then. The conversation happened when Kevin was…
Hiring someone with a disability isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the lagniappe thing to do. What is lagniappe? Minnesota author and playwright…
2021 Computing Awards will be Celebrated on April 14
By Russell Fraenkel, IT Pathways Director, Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence
Throughout…
In 2019, Jeff and Sheila were living in a camper with no running water, electric or sewer. They were unemployed and living on $600 a month.
“We both…
Having not had to look for work for decades, Ryan was overwhelmed by all the things he had to do and the changes which had happened in the job search…
“We can teach them the technical skills needed to do the job. We just want them to come with the work ethic and the ability to communicate to be a…
Employers across the state are struggling to fill open positions. High schoolers are striving to figure out their futures before they graduate.…
Below is Ann’s story about how a layoff from her job as a claims examiner turned into a new career opportunity, thanks to Trade Adjustment Assistance…
