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Midway Area Job Fair
Jun 14 2024All are welcome to attend the fourth annual Midway Area Job Fair on June 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Allianz Field in Saint Paul. Forty local companies that are ready to hire will be on-site at this outdoor event! Featured employers include:ACR Homes / ACR HealthcareAmerican Security & InvestigationsBay WestBEST Crowd Management - A GardaWorld...
Top 10 Trends to Watch in Ramsey County’s Workforce Landscape: Part FiveMinnesota employers continue to face a workforce shortage, totaling approximately 164,000 job openings in March 2024. Reducing hiring bottlenecks is imperative to help match eager job seekers with businesses in need of potential workers. In Ramsey County, one trend...
Top 10 Trends to Watch in Ramsey County’s Workforce Landscape: Part FourThe supply and demand of employer needs and workforce availability is an ever-shifting dynamic, tethered together but each impacted by differing factors. Like many communities nationwide, Ramsey County faces a shortage of workers for existing jobs. Numerous factors have...
More than 80 medical device companies in and outside the U.S. rely on the team at Minnetronix Medical to design and manufacture technologies that improve life for patients across the world. Their location in the Midway area of Saint Paul affords them two important advantages. This central location provides great...
MNGI Digestive Health, a leading healthcare provider in the Northeast Metro area, has 11 locations, including a cutting-edge facility in Vadnais Heights. Renowned for its commitment to gastroenterology diagnosis and patient care, MNGI Digestive Health continually adopts the latest technologies to enhance its processes and procedures."We are always using the...
The 2023 Annual Business Report for the WIB and Workforce Solutions has been released. This report showcases the steadfast leadership of workforce board members, the dedication of our staff, and the invaluable partnerships we have established within our community. Together, we have worked diligently to create meaningful impact and foster a...
Top 10 Trends to Watch in Ramsey County’s Workforce Landscape: Part ThreeIn today's rapidly evolving job market, skills-based hiring is gaining traction in place of more traditional hiring methods. Erin Olson, Senior Director of Strategic Research, RealTime Talent, describes it as a transformative shift where candidates' skills take precedence over...
Top 10 Trends to Watch in Ramsey County’s Workforce Landscape: Part TwoRamsey County, a dynamic hub nestled in the urban heart of Minnesota, boasts a rich tapestry of diversity and talent that forms the cornerstone of its economic vitality. With nearly 550,000 residents calling Ramsey County home, each individual adds...
In the ever-changing work landscape, Ramsey County, MN, stands at the intersection of transformation and opportunity. Employers throughout the area offer a similar report regarding their workforce: there is a talent shortage. Despite having one of the country’s highest labor force participation rates and being ranked by CNBC as the...
Thank you for attending Ramsey County's Inclusive Hiring Connections Summit!We hope you found the information, workforce resources and networking opportunities to be valuable for implementing innovative and effective hiring practices to increase diversity and inclusiveness in your organization. The presentation slide decks are linked below. Ramsey County Workforce Solutions Resources-Inclusive Employer Cohort...
According to a 2021 survey, many in Minnesota's Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic communities believed they experienced discrimination when applying for jobs. As one of the most diverse counties in Minnesota, Ramsey County Workforce Solutions and the Workforce Innovation Board (WIB) of Ramsey County are leading efforts to support employers to address discrimination and unconscious...
In collaboration with Goodwill Easter Seals (Goodwill), Ramsey County Workforce Solutions, and the Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association (MPMA), Saint Paul College has established a Manufacturing Training Program to help youth transition into high-paying manufacturing careers. Eleven students are enrolled in this initial cohort with training in job skills like advanced...
Ramsey County is partnering with World Youth Connect, a local youth-led organization, to help bridge generational and cultural gaps between Ramsey County employers and the region’s young workforce. As Minnesota’s most diverse county, Ramsey County is excited to support employers to be more inclusive youth and young adult friendly workplaces. This...