Ramsey County Green Construction Careers
This report signifies an ongoing collaboration between RealTime Talent and Ramsey County Workforce Solutions aimed at comprehending and tackling the workforce opportunities and challenges prevalent in Ramsey County. In 2021, RealTime Talent and Ramsey County Workforce Solutions will delve into four primary activity and outcome areas, which include opportunities for children & youth, the Ramsey County Local Plan Labor Market Report, opportunities in the IT and Hospitality/Services Sectors, and opportunities and challenges in suburban Ramsey County and St. Paul’s East Side.
This report explores the following research questions:
How is technology transforming the Construction industry?
What employment, wage, and unemployment trends were observed in Green Construction careers over the past five years, focusing on occupations that require green-enhanced skills?
What Green Construction jobs are employers struggling most to fill, as evidenced by job posting data? • Which construction companies are seeking green-enhanced skills in new talent?
What are the most promising entry points for jobseekers into Green Construction Careers?
Where is the region (and Ramsey County) underproducing Green Construction postsecondary talent?
What are the local Green Construction training programs offered to youth and in the workforce system?
What are the most pressing equity issues in Green Construction careers?
As we look to the future and work to build an economy that works for everyone, we must start with local insights and community voices. This report is a place to begin the conversations that will spark our collective next steps. To learn more about what Ramsey County Workforce Solutions is doing with these findings and to get involved in Reimagining Ramsey County, visit www.ramseycountymeansbusiness.com.
