September is Workforce Development Month

September is Workforce Development Month, a time to honor workforce development leaders and staff across Minnesota, as well as draw attention to the resources available to those looking for work and to employers who need workers. In Minnesota, the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and its business and nonprofit partners throughout the state are working hard to connect all Minnesotans who need work with employment and to help employers reach often overlooked labor pools.

"At DEED we are laser-focused on connecting people who need work with the employers who need them," said DEED Commissioner Steve Grove. "These efforts accelerated over the past several months during our Summer of Jobs campaign, and our proactive approach will continue."

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