Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Post

Happy Workforce Development Month! Throughout September, we'll be highlighting DEED's efforts to connect more Minnesotans to high-growth, high-demand jobs through job training and workforce development programs. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/47eXP2I

Great to see DEED staff volunteering at the Minnesota Council on Disability booth at the final day of the State Fair this past Monday!

Registration has reached capacity for the Minnesota Workforce Summit. We look forward to meeting all of those who registered - it will be a great event! You can find the agenda and speaker info on our website here: https://bit.ly/3LXtjkj

Happy Labor Day! Today at DEED, we're celebrating the contributions and achievements of Minnesota's workforce! Learn more about the history behind Labor Day here: https://bit.ly/2XMcjYf

If you’re at the State Fair over Labor Day weekend, stop by the Minnesota Council for Disability booth in the Education Building to learn about what DEED’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) has to offer! VRS serves Minnesotans with disabilities around the state so they can join the workforce and find fulfilling careers. A counselor works closely with each participant to draft a personalized plan for getting a first job, obtaining training or making a career move. Services may also include assistive technology, workplace accommodations, coaching or on-the-job experiences. See you at the Great Minnesota Get-Together!

Registration is filling fast for the Minnesota Workforce Summit on Sept. 12 in Duluth! Make sure you reserve your spot today! Among the highlights: panels featuring state agency commissioners, business leaders and others from the workforce development system, moderated by Marketplace and MPR Senior Economics Contributor Chris Farrell. Minnesota employers, workforce development professionals, labor leaders & industry reps, check out the full agenda and register today! https://bit.ly/3LXtjkj

DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek and Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen welcomed Deputy UK Ambassador James Roscoe, UK Consul in Minneapolis Jan Bauer and UK Consul General in Chicago Richard Hyde the Minnesotan way: a trip to the Great Minnesota Get-Together! They celebrated the successful visit with glasses of chocolate milk from the legendary All You Can Drink Milk stand!

There’s a great speaker lineup for the Minnesota Workforce Summit Sept. 12 in Duluth! Minnesota employers, workforce development professionals, labor leaders & industry reps, check out the agenda and register today! https://bit.ly/3LXtjkj