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Every February, our country lifts up the extraordinary achievements, contributions and history of the Black community in America. Here in Minnesota, Governor Walz issued a proclamation that recognizes the efforts and presence of generations of African Americans in Minnesota while recommitting to building a state that lives up to America's democratic ideals to create a better future for everyone. The spirit of Black History Month is imbued in DEED's mission to empower the growth of the Minnesota...
By DEED Commissioner Steve Grove As the Governor and Lt. Governor announced yesterday, I am moving to take on a new opportunity as the CEO of the Star Tribune. Leading DEED these last four years has been rewarding and inspirational for me, and I'm grateful for the opportunity I've had to serve with so many talented colleagues at the agency. I'm confident our team will continue to serve Minnesota well at an important moment for our state's future. Leadership transitions offer a moment to look back and look ahead, and I wanted to take a moment...
Last week, I was excited to continue our Summer of Job tour with a stop at Summit Academy in Minneapolis. Our conversation highlighted the critical nature of workforce development for Black Minnesotans, with a special focus on the tech industry. Jobs in tech pay well, and Minnesota employers will need thousands of new information technology professionals in the years ahead. But Black Minnesotans are significantly underrepresented in the industry. Along with Minnesota IT Services Commissioner...
We had a great day taking our "Summer of Jobs" campaign to Mercado Central in Minneapolis – it was an opportunity to highlight workers from immigrant and refugee communities as important sources of talent during this historically tight labor market, as well as to celebrate the critical work that's come out of the Office of New Americans in the last two years. Immigrant and Refugee Workers Roundtable Discussion Immigrants and refugees from all parts of the globe are an important part of M...
This week we were excited to take our "Summer of Jobs" campaign to Thief River Falls to visit some of Minnesota's manufacturing powerhouses in the northwest region. Given historic workforce shortages and an economy filled with opportunity, our campaign focuses on: 1. Showcasing the thousands of amazing jobs available in Minnesota. 2. Amplifying the many sources of labor that employers often overlook. 3. Highlighting the innovation and best practices in workforce development from businesses,...
This past Monday, we convened workforce development leaders from across the state for a virtual Summer of Jobs Summit. Our goals: to share updates and insights with one another and to build on our Summer of Jobs momentum as we prepare to move into fall. We took some time to share our updated service model for helping Minnesotans, which is a critical part of how we’re innovating in the face of modern realities for training in the wake of COVID-19. And, we heard from some great partners on how they’re finding new ways to reach people in the tig...
This week we were excited to take our "Summer of Jobs" campaign to Owatonna to focus on high-demand careers from manufacturing to computer engineering. Given historic workforce shortages and an economy teeming with opportunity, our campaign has three primary goals: 1. Showcase the thousands of amazing jobs available in Minnesota. 2. Amplify the many sources of labor that employers often overlook. 3. Highlight the innovation and best practices in workforce development from businesses,...
This week we were excited to take our "Summer of Jobs" campaign to Eagan to highlight hiring People with Disabilities. Given historic workforce shortages and an economy teeming with opportunity, our campaign has three primary goals: 1. Showcase the thousands of amazing jobs available in Minnesota. 2. Amplify the many sources of labor that employers often overlook. 3. Highlight the innovation and best practices in workforce development from businesses, jobseekers, and communities. We know...
Here at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), we know systemic racial inequality is one of the biggest impediments to growth in our state. By so many measures, the disparities are stunning. 30% of American Indians and 27% of Black Minnesotans are living below the poverty line in our state, compared to 7% of white Minnesotans. When it comes to home ownership (one of the central factors in generational wealth), 76% of people in the white community own their own homes, while just 25% of Black Minnesotans are homeo...
Entrepreneurship is on the rise in Minnesota. Business starts have jumped by more than 40% in the last year, and our economy is growing. At the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), we believe it's essential that entrepreneurs from all backgrounds are able to succeed in our economy – especially those who face systemic barriers to success. To that end, DEED seeks volunteers to join the Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Board. Board members will be appointed by G...
DEED’s agency-wide goal in 2022 is to drive an economic comeback from the COVID-19 pandemic, focused on people and businesses who face systemic barriers to growth. In order to do that, we need to know who was most negatively impacted and how systemic barriers play a role in that negative impact. There is plenty of data to show that Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Minnesotans bore the brunt of job and wage loss during the pandemic. But a deeper dive into the data reveals additional information about what factors – like occ...
At DEED, our agency’s mission is to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone. Every year, our agency leadership creates goals – and metrics for success – that provide a roadmap for how we can best meet that mission. Today we’re sharing our 2022 goals with the public, so that you know what we’re focused on – and can hold us accountable. This planning process is grounded in the Governor and Lt. Governor’s vision of One Minnesota, and is informed by the thousands of conversations DEED leaders and staff have with job seekers, busin...
This op-ed was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune. In an economy that’s been disrupted in almost every way these past few years, it can be hard to point to one single indicator of how well we’re doing as a state. But in a highly competitive environment for workers and jobs, there's one question I find myself coming back to again and again: Where are people and businesses moving to? The pandemic has made where you work more flexible than ever before, and new business starts are on the rise across the country. That kind of mob...
Every quarter, the Labor Market Information (LMI) Office of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) publishes a slate of research articles that offer insights into important labor market trends. Below are articles featured in the December 2021 edition of Minnesota Economic Trends - select the title to open the full article: Pandemic-era Job Postings Reveal Top Occupations Offering Remote Work From June 2020 to October 2021, the share of Minnesota job postings offering the option of working remotely nearly...
I was honored to lead a robust roundtable discussion yesterday featuring representatives of the hospital, long-term care, and disability services industries, along with labor, employer and worker representatives, as well as leaders of the Minnesota Departments of Employment and Economic Development, Education, Health, Human Services, and the Office of Higher Education. We engaged in a very candid, hopeful, and I would even say inspiring discussion about the health care workforce shortage and what can be and is being done about it. The...
We are pleased to welcome Angelina Nguyễn as the Director of Research for DEED's Labor Market Information Office. She brings a strong background in labor market data as well as experience at various state agencies and a passion for creating strong and equitable communities. Angelina joins DEED and its Senior Leadership Team after managing the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry's Research and Statistics Unit since 2016 – performing analyses and working to effectively communicate data to...
This week, the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) convened business leaders from across Minnesota to learn about the latest information on the Omicron strain of COVID-19. If you missed these webinars, you can watch it here. Omicron is a very effective strain of the virus and moves quickly, in fact, it is doubling every 1.5 - 3 days. In Minnesota, the large number of cases suggest widespread community transmission, leading to an estimated 90% of cases right now likely...
I was honored to lead a robust roundtable discussion yesterday featuring representatives of the hospital, long-term care, and disability services industries, along with labor, employer and worker representatives, as well as leaders of the Minnesota Departments of Employment and Economic Development, Education, Health, Human Services, and the Office of Higher Education. We engaged in a very candid, hopeful, and I would even say inspiring discussion about the health care workforce shortage and what can be and is being done about it. The...
The jobs bill passed during the past legislative session is the largest jobs bill in Minnesota's history. Over $275M will be available through a host of economic development programs that will help Minnesota recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. DEED is continuing to work hard to make sure businesses and communities across the state have access to this funding and are aware of our economic development programs and services. At the same time, we're helping ensure individual Minnesotans get the training and resources they need to secure good jobs...
As Launch Minnesota, our statewide collaboration to support technology startups enters its third year, I’m excited to announce our new appointments to its advisory board including Alfonso Cornish II with Gener8tor, Yu Sunny Han Founder of Fulcrum and Benjamin Wright Vice President of 3M Ventures. Each of the 10 members of our advisory board come from unique backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship. We believe their wisdom and guidance will help Launch Minnesota empower a stronger startup ecosystem for everyone. Since Launch M...
Right now, it’s hard to overstate just how much opportunity there is to receive funding and support from government to help grow our economy. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan has created an extraordinary slate of programs available for economic recovery, and funds appropriated by the state legislature during the 2021 legislative session put forth hundreds of millions of dollars in specific programs for Minnesota businesses and support organizations, too. With all that money that’s out there, where should a businesses or support org...
Twin Cities Start Up Week kicks off a week-long celebration of Minnesota’s strong and growing startup ecosystem. Right now, in Minnesota, innovative entrepreneurs are tackling the problems that are going to redefine the future of the global economy. And, any business that starts here has a better chance of surviving than in any other state. Through the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)’s Launch Minnesota program, we believe that innovation exists across our state. Since its creation two years ago, we have already awarded...
Today, the Department of Employment and Economic Development is releasing applications for the Small Business Partnership Grant Program. We are seeking proposals from non-profits and public entities to provide and facilitate business development assistance and technical assistance services to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Applications open today and are due by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15th. The purpose of this grant is to support the start-up, growth, and success of Minnesota’s entrepreneurs and small business owners through t...
If you are receiving unemployment benefits through Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), and are receiving an additional $300 a week on top of your regular unemployment benefits, the last week those additional benefits will be available is the week ending September 4, 2021. To verify which unemployment benefits you are receiving, you can look in your unemployment insurance account. You will also be receiving official notification in the...
Minnesota's CareerForce system, a network of partners designed to help Minnesotans find jobs, is essential to our economic recovery from the pandemic. DEED plays an important role in this system, and we're committed to evolving our efforts to better connect Minnesotans with family-sustaining work – and help employers find the workers they need to grow and thrive. The pandemic highlighted – and in many cases accelerated – disparities that existed long before COVID-19, which workforce devel...
