Roundtable in “The Next Minnesota Economy” Series Focuses on Getting Unemployed Minnesotans Ready for In-Demand Careers

St. Paul - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner Steve Grove and Office of Higher Education (OHE) Commissioner Dennis Olson engaged in a dynamic discussion about training Minnesotans for in-demand careers with representatives from health care, manufacturing, technology, workforce development boards, unions and higher education on Friday, March 5. The discussion was the latest in a series of roundtables on “The Next Minnesota Economy,” focused on rebuilding a more inclusive economic recovery that works for all Minnesotans.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has created a paradox in Minnesota’s economy. While hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are unemployed, there are thousands of businesses across the state who are struggling to hire,” said DEED Commissioner Steve Grove. “To maximize the economic recovery, we need to support workers in finding careers that require additional skills, have a strong future, and offer better pay.”

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