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Erin Olson Graduates from U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program
/0 Comments/in Blog Post /by U.S. ChamberFellowship Provided State and Local Chambers with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Erin Olson, Research Strategist of the Minnesota Chamber Foundation graduated from its premier business leadership program. The inaugural Business Leads Fellowship Program trained and equipped leaders from […]
Insights For Action
/0 Comments/in Blog Post /by Erin OlsonHow the MSP Region is Addressing the Growing Talent Crisis with Analysis of Real-time Labor Market Data In the last few years, a range of online analytical tools has enabled a clear view of our dynamic and constantly changing labor market. For the first time, this data is available to job counselors and planners not […]
RTT Joins Center for Workforce Solutions
/0 Comments/in Blog Post /by Phil ArellanoAs a Program of the Minnesota Chamber Foundation, RealTime Talent Joins the Newly Created Center for Workforce Solutions St. Paul, MN (05/08/18): The Minnesota Chamber yesterday announced the creation of the Center for Workforce Solutions, an innovative initiative under the leadership of the Chamber Foundation. Through collaboration and key partnerships, it offers research and programs […]
Big Data Speaks Up for Soft Skills
/0 Comments/in Blog Post /by John ManningAsk employers what they seek in new hires and “soft skills” rise to the top. Yes, it is a squishy buzz word but it covers a lot of what matters, including communication, teamwork, creativity and problem solving. For the new grads from our colleges, this is good news — they can show that they’ve got […]
Successes of 2017
/0 Comments/in Blog Post /by Erin OlsonRealTime Talent closed 2017 with a large and growing impact on Minnesota’s education-workforce ecosystem. Here are a few of the accomplishments from 2017 that we are proud of: Created a movement to align talent development, workforce services and Minnesota’s labor market RealTime Talent developed 21 career pathway guidance reports in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, […]