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A Growing Field in Central Minnesota
by Luke Greiner~ While growing up on a farm, I didn’t really understand the interconnections of agriculture. It did help me to appreciate the vital role that farming plays in the success of our...
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Southwest MN Is Where It’s At — Job for Teens, That Is!
by Luke Greiner and Mark Schultz~ Southwest Minnesota boasts an almost 57% of people aged 16-19 were in the labor force over the last 5 years. That’s just over 13,000 teenage workers, which was about...
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16,000 Strong – Southeast’s Teen Workforce
by Mark Schultz~ Teenagers provide a welcome bump in the available labor force across Minnesota, having the seventh-highest labor force participation rate for teenagers in the country, at 48.5%. The...
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Twin City Teens: A Workforce to Be Reckoned With
by Tim O’Neill~ Teenage workers within the Twin Cities metro area accounted for nearly half (48.5%) of all teenage workers in the state. Not surprisingly, teens are most likely to work in the...
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Willing and Able: Northwest Teens Ready to Work
By Chet Bodin~ As schools begin wrapping up for the summer and businesses continue to post “help wanted” signs looking for workers to fill their jobs, teenagers will find many opportunities to earn...
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Central Minnesota’s Summertime Outlook
By Luke Greiner~ Summertime employment provides youth with not only a break from school, but also a chance to make money, gain workplace knowledge, and lay the building blocks of a successful future....
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Teens in Northeast: Opportunities Abound!
by Erik White~ With schools nearing the conclusion of another year and students making their summer plans, it’s a great time to look at the job market and employment opportunities for teenagers....
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School’s Out! Now What?
As Alice Cooper once sang, “SCHOOOOOOOOOL’S OUT…FOR…SUMMER!” High school students’ hectic schedules may get some relief, but businesses continue posting “help wanted” signs. This creates the potential...
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Taking Advantage of a Second Chance
By Mark Schultz~ As many service providers know, working with special populations that have barriers to work presents a host of challenges. When assisting individuals who have been incarcerated, for...
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Sen. Franken Tackles Skills Gap During MN College Visit
Minnesota Senator Al Franken toured Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead last week. The college showcased its programs that pair students with local industry for work-based...
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