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Measuring Talent
Posted on April 19th, 2013 No commentsAccording to a new report (pdf) from the MN State Demographic Center, workers with higher-order skills and education – or “talent” – are an important part of our state’s workforce. The ability to train, retain, and recruit talented workers will impact our current and long-term economic growth. So, how does Minnesota’s talent stack up?
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Turn Over a New Leaf
Posted on April 4th, 2013 No commentsSome job seekers face barriers to employment. This is especially true for job seekers who must address a felony or former offense in their job search. Don’t let your criminal background hold you back from meaningful employment!
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Be an Intrapreneur
Posted on March 20th, 2013 No commentsI just read a new study on the employment traits for various generations of workers (Gen-Y, Gen-X and Baby Boomers) which mentioned each generation’s ability to have resources, support, and freedom to become an intrapreneur. Wait a minute. Not entrepreneur? What’s an intrapreneur?
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Work as a Way of Being
Posted on January 3rd, 2013 2 commentsMost of us define ourselves by what we do for a living. The Vietnamese monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, says that that the way you support yourself can be an expression of your deepest self and promote compassion for others. This concept is called right livelihood. The search for meaningful work is important; how do we find a vocation that reflects our personal values, beliefs, and vision for how we see ourselves and others in this world?
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Skill Enhancement through Volunteering
Posted on December 18th, 2012 No commentsAre there skills you would like to develop on your resume? Think about volunteering! In 2011, 38 percent of Minnesota residents volunteered in 2011. Minnesota ranked 4th among all states in volunteer rates, according to a new report from the Corporation for National & Community Service. That’s 1.58 million volunteers giving nearly 172 million hours of service to religious, civic, health, and educational organizations across the state.
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Skills Gap in Minnesota? Look to the Data!
Posted on October 19th, 2012 No commentsEarlier this week the skills gap issue was explained and we presented how one expert presents the issue. Analysts in Minnesota’s Labor Market Information Office are also looking into the question: is there really a skills gap in Minnesota?
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