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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...
Ramsey County Workforce Solutions series highlights the importance of helping residents land on their feet after incarceration.A legal mistake or misstep on the path of life shouldn’t mean an individual cannot find redemption, contribute to society and build an economically sustainable foundation. That’s why Minnesota’s Ramsey County Workforce Solutions, with...
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota estimates 6,000 youth experience homelessness on any given night, with about half in the Twin Cities area. There are many contributing factors like involvement in the justice system, neglect, abandonment or family conflict. Perhaps the biggest barrier for these youth to obtaining a place to...
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...
Incorporating justice-impacted individuals into a community can be difficult for businesses, landlords, school leaders, and others. Those working in various Minnesota and Ramsey County correctional departments build relationships throughout the community to help these individuals transition into society while keeping general public safety at the forefront of their decisions.“If we...
Recidivism is the tendency of a formerly incarcerated individual to engage in criminal behavior again, resulting in reincarceration. While the reasons are numerous, meaningful employment is highly correlated with low recidivism rates. Despite a significant understanding of the role gainful employment can provide universally and in Minnesota, justice-impacted individuals face many...
Participants role-play the part of an individual recently released from jail or prison who is attempting to successfully reenter society. By navigating a scenario-based simulation,employers and other stakeholders gain a fuller understanding of specific obstacles people face and how we can work together to provide a fair chance for employment.When:...
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...
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...
As industries evolve, nearly every organization needs more tech talent to keep up with the dynamics of rapid change. The skills candidates need in these roles – knowing how to write code, for example – can be a challenge to attain. Programming isn’t taught in many high schools, and barriers...
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...
The Ramsey County Workforce Solutions and Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County 2022 Annual Business Report is now available online.
The report showcases the achievements Ramsey County Workforce Solutions had working with residents, the Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County, business representatives, partners and others in 2022.
Explore the report to learn...