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New Year, New Location, Same Mission
/0 Comments/in Blog Post /by Erin OlsonThe new year marks several exciting new beginnings for RealTime Talent. We are pleased to announce that we completed our transition and are now operating as a public-private collaborative program within the Minnesota Chamber Foundation. We are thankful for the generosity and support of The Saint Paul and Minnesota Community Foundations that we have called […]
As Labor Shortage Looms, Metro Workforce Planning Ramps Up
/0 Comments/in Blog Post /by Erin OlsonThe 7-county Minneapolis-Saint Paul region faces a worker shortage of over 62,000 by 2020. RealTime Talent and MSP Win are bringing new research to the table to help workforce planners mobilize around our current and future needs, an essential step if we are to maintain our region’s growth and competitiveness. Workforce development professionals must be […]
Hispanics and Latinos in the Workforce
/0 Comments/in Blog Post /by Phil ArellanoSeptember 15th through October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic and Latino people began to arrive to Minnesota in significant numbers in the early 1900’s. Currently, over 280,000 Hispanic and Latinos reside in Minnesota. This infographic details the impact our Hispanic and Latino population has on our state and the workforce. To download a […]
IT Jobs Continue in High Demand Across Industries
/0 Comments/in Blog Post /by Erin OlsonOur newest infographic highlights some of the latest trends in Information Technology–including the top soft skills, character traits, and computer skills that employers are looking for in new candidates. Take a look to see what employers are demanding from today’s Minnesota job seekers and get a sense of how much this field is expected to […]
Know another language? Bilingual jobs are on the rise in Minnesota
/0 Comments/in Blog Post /by Erin OlsonIf English isn’t your only language, you can find some great opportunities that leverage your unique skills ¿Se Habla Español? Chances are good that you do, because speaking a language other than English is at an all-time high in the United States. As of 2015, one in five Americans—nearly 62 million people—speak a language […]