Welcome to our Blog
We are focused on driving innovation and responding to the needs of our board, partners, and data users across the state of Minnesota.
We strive to remain on the cutting edge, being aware of new tools, research, strategies, and initiatives, learning every day from our partners across Minnesota.
We are committed to sharing knowledge and ideas – from the very complex and detailed to the helpful hint. Our blog and related social media are ways of connecting you with information, tools, and training resources. We encourage you to visit this page often, and to connect with us on social media.
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, […]
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 […]