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Career Pathways and Employee Development

04/17/2018

Want to switch careers but worried about taking the plunge? Want to apply but afraid your experience isn’t enough to get you hired? We get it! There’s no single path…[more]

Safety Campaign Scales for New Growth in 2018

04/10/2018

Design Ready Controls has grown to more than 250 employees just at our Minnesota location, so our 2018 Safety Campaign is growing, too. This includes a number of new initiatives…[more]

7 Ways to Secure Skilled Manufacturing Talent

02/27/2018

With talent shortages rising and the skills gap looming, manufacturers struggle to find the skilled employees they need to keep their businesses growing. Ask any advanced manufacturer about obstacles to…[more]

Entry-Level Job: Experience Required. Wait, What?

02/06/2018

If you’re trying to enter the workforce or change careers, you’ve probably faced this problem: Many entry-level jobs require previous experience, but experience is hard to get without a job.…[more]

Unexpected Career Opportunities Emerge in Modern Manufacturing through PIPELINE Program

12/19/2017

The need for a skilled workforce has become urgent. Many employers report challenges in finding qualified workers. The problem is expected to grow, with more than three million new manufacturing…[more]

New Consortium Addresses Skill Development in Advanced Manufacturing

11/02/2017

The Manufacturers Consortium (TMC) is a new association in the North West Metro joining members of Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), local manufacturing businesses, and higher education…[more]