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The official Twitter account for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
St. Paul, MNmn.gov/deedJoined July 2009
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It's an exciting day at the Capitol! Commissioner
@grove
attended the first-ever Black Entrepreneurs Day led by
@ShelettaIsFunny
where Black small business owners met with legislators to discuss unique challenges they face & find ways to better build Black wealth in Minnesota.
Commissioner Grove poses with Sheletta Brundidge during Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Capitol.
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February's Workforce Wednesday highlighted the important topic of biases, microaggressions and code-switching as they relate to the workforce – and how organizations can recognize and respond to them. Here's what our panel of DEI professionals had to say: bit.ly/3JEp6BW
Screenshot of February's Workforce Wednesday discussion.
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It's Low Vision Awareness Month! Check out this great blog post from DEED to learn about different skills, tools, and techniques blind and low vision folks use!
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To highlight Low Vision Awareness Month, DEED's Deputy Commissioner Evan Rowe met with State Services for the Blind staff who shared a few of the skills, tools, and techniques that people who are blind or visually impaired use in their daily lives: bit.ly/3REgDRv
Kia and Charlene, two SSB staffers, sit at a table across from each other with Low Vision training tools.
Bump dots, which are used by sticking them on frequently used objects for both identification and directional orientation.
A prescription reader, which uses an RFID tag to audibly read the prescription drug instructions.
A children's sound puzzle featuring animals that need to go in the correct spots.
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DEED's Office of Broadband Development is developing a digital equity plan and we need your help in sharing with us critical insights by forming Digital Connection Committees to gather info on local digital inclusion strengths, needs, and goals. Learn more bit.ly/3Rv00rc
Older woman sitting at a table working on a laptop.
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To highlight Low Vision Awareness Month, DEED's Deputy Commissioner Evan Rowe met with State Services for the Blind staff who shared a few of the skills, tools, and techniques that people who are blind or visually impaired use in their daily lives: bit.ly/3REgDRv
Kia and Charlene, two SSB staffers, sit at a table across from each other with Low Vision training tools.
Bump dots, which are used by sticking them on frequently used objects for both identification and directional orientation.
A prescription reader, which uses an RFID tag to audibly read the prescription drug instructions.
A children's sound puzzle featuring animals that need to go in the correct spots.
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DEED is hiring for an Employment & Training Program Coordinator (Job ID #61641) to help coordinate the alignment of the state's workforce development system. Learn more and apply today! bit.ly/3j86C23
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DEED is hiring for an Employment & Training Program Coordinator (Job ID #61641) to help coordinate the alignment of the state's workforce development system. Learn more and apply today! bit.ly/3j86C23
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DEED is hiring for an Employment & Training Program Coordinator (Job ID #61641) to help coordinate the alignment of the state's workforce development system. Learn more and apply today! bit.ly/3j86C23
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@LaunchMinnesota
just released their year-end recap to highlight the many ways their program catalyzed the work of entrepreneurs, startups and support organizations across the state in 2022. Check out highlights from their report here 👀 bit.ly/3HfuNUm
Launch Minnesota Year-End Recap for 2022.
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We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in the people and places of Minnesota to deeply improve people’s lives. The #OneMinnesota budget includes a bold set of strategic priorities that will bring more jobs, workers, and opportunity to our state bit.ly/3wuHoOu
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DEED is hiring for an Employment & Training Program Coordinator (Job ID #61641) to help coordinate the alignment of the states workforce development system. Learn more and apply today! bit.ly/3kasIkA
Join the DEED Team!
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and finally diversify transitioning economies to support impacted areas by providing resources for these communities to diversify their economies and find new opportunities for quality jobs and economic growth.
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Increase access to broadband by expanding The Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant Program to bring service to areas of Minnesota that are unserved or underserved in pursuit of the state’s goal that all homes and businesses have access to broadband by 2026.
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Create inclusive workplaces by creating a Minnesota Reasonable Accommodation Program, which will reimburse small- to mid-sized Minnesota employers for expenses tied to providing reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
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Prepare more youth to enter the workforce by expanding Minnesota’s high functioning and results-driven Youth at Work, Minnesota Youth Program, and YouthBuild programs to prepare more youth to enter the workforce focused and work-ready.
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Establishing an Office of New Americans explicitly focused on supporting immigrant and refugee integration, reducing barriers to employment, and improving connections between employers and job seekers.
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Decrease disparities by investing in employment services and training to bring workers typically overlooked, particularly people of color, for employment into the workforce at family-sustaining wages.
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Expand opportunity for small businesses with an Expanding Opportunity Fund, which will vastly accelerate capital into small businesses through partnerships with nonprofit lenders.
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Empower entrepreneurs by expanding Launch Minnesota's work connecting start-ups to capital, expanding entrepreneurial expertise, and cultivating collaboration with business leaders.
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Support small businesses with new funding for the Small Business Navigation Program, Small Business Development Centers, and the Small Business Partnerships Program which provide the funding, coaching, and consulting small businesses deeply need to thrive.
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Continue revitalizing Minnesota main streets via The Main Street Economic Revitalization Fund to catalyze investments in business corridors – neighborhoods and main streets – where they can make a big difference for individual businesses and communities as a whole.
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Encouraging startup businesses with the Angel Tax Credit to help communities across the state create wealth by incentivizing investment in companies with founders that are women, veterans, people of color, Native people, and those headquartered in Greater Minnesota.
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Growing Minnesota’s workforce via the Drive for 5 Workforce Fund to prepare workers to enter five of the most critical occupational categories in the state with high-growth jobs and family-sustaining wages: technology, caring professions, education, manufacturing, and trades.
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Competing for new business development with a revitalized toolbox that would be used to make grants, loans, forgivable loans, or grants for infrastructure or large-scale economic development projects in existing, new, and emerging industries.
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Expand Unemployment Benefits to hourly school workers during summer break to help support themselves and their families, while also countering challenging trends in recruitment and retention for these critical roles in our schools.
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Today's budget rollout included a number of important DEED initiatives which include: Paid Family and Medical Leave to support businesses, ensure more equitable economic opportunities for all and make Minnesota a more attractive state at a time of historic workforce challenges🧵
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Commissioner
@grove
spoke at
@GovTimWalz
and
@LtGovFlanagan
's rollout for the second component of their One Minnesota Budget focused on investing in Minnesota’s future through workforce development, economic expansion, and a cleaner climate. Details here: bit.ly/3HeXjXk
Governor Tim Walz speaks at a podium during a press conference.
Commissioner Grove speaks at a podium with Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan.
Commissioner speaks during a press conference unveiling the One Minnesota Budget for investing in Minnesota's economic future.