We are an employer-led public-private collaborative focused on aligning Minnesota’s workforce.
We partner with
Post-Secondary Education
Industry Associations
Training Organizations
Public Sector
to ensure students & job-seekers have the skills and experience needed to grow in high-demand opportunities.
We do this by elevating employers’ collective workforce needs that are impacting economic stability and growth for their industries.
Our relevant and current labor market information, customized research, and human-centered facilitation and consulting, fosters accelerated solutions for the talent pipeline and encourages market-oriented data-informed decisions in recruitment, education, and training processes.
Our partners and stakeholders across Minnesota provide services to employers, job-seekers, planners and educators using the tools, research, and strategies we provide.
Together, we can build the best workforce and a prosperous economy for all.
In the News
5 reasons people are changing careers now more than ever
December 14, 2021: Peter Lauria, U.S. Chamber of Commerce CLICK TO READ
Twin Cities ‘technologist’ sees expanding future for young minorities in IT
February 6, 2021: Neal St. Anthony, Star Tribune CLICK TO READ
Minnesota’s job market coming back slowly as companies remain cautious
August 7, 2020: Kavita Kumar, Star Tribune CLICK TO READ
Tackling our state and region’s workforce shortage head-on
December 20, 2019: Jonathan Weinhagen, Finance & Commerce CLICK TO READ
Project for Pride in Living opens expanded career center in south Minneapolis
July 8, 2019: Neal St. Anthony, Star Tribune CLICK TO READ
The IT Workforce Quandary
May 6, 2019: Gene Rebeck, Twin Cities Business CLICK TO READ
Here’s what Minnesota must do to fully staff a growing economy
April 9, 2019: Neal St. Anthony, Star Tribune CLICK TO READ
Demand for workers in Minnesota could expand sharply, raising pressure on employers, educators
March 3, 2019: Neal St. Anthony, Star Tribune CLICK TO READ
To Keep Employees Engaged, Companies are Creating Meaning in the Workplace
November 28, 2018: Gene Rebeck, Twin Cities Business CLICK TO READ
Hiring by Twin Cities employers dipped over past year, LinkedIn study finds
October 26, 2018: Michael Carrol, MN Watchdog CLICK TO READ
Tackling our state and region’s workforce shortage head-on
December 20, 2018: Jonathon Weinhagen, Finance & Commerce CLICK TO READ
To Keep Employees Engaged, Companies are Creating Meaning in the Workplace
November 28, 2018: Gene Rebeck, Twin Cities Business CLICK TO READ
Hiring by Twin Cities employers dipped over past year, LinkedIn study finds
October 26, 2018: Michael Carrol, MN Watchdog CLICK TO READ
Using the workforce shortage to close the inclusion gap
October 8, 2018: Jonathon Weinhagen, Finance & Commerce CLICK TO READ
Chamber of Commerce Launches Workforce Shortage Initiative
May 8, 2018: Amanda Ostuni, Twin Cities Business CLICK TO READ
Minnesota Chamber Expands Workforce Solutions Effort
May 8, 2018: Neal St. Anthony, Star Tribune CLICK TO READ
Twin Cities business and non-profit leaders tie ‘equity’ to improved economic growth
May 5, 2018: Neal St. Anthony, Star Tribune CLICK TO READ
Partnership with RealTime Talent
March 27, 2018: Richfield Chamber of Commerce, Weekly Update CLICK TO READ
Tackling Workforce Shortage on Multiple Fronts
September 19, 2017: Doug Loon, InForum28 CLICK TO READ
How a State-Funded Job Matching System Hopes to Improve Employee Recruitment–And Reduce Hiring Bias
September 15, 2017: Ibrahim Hirsi, MinnPost CLICK TO READ
St. Peter Graduate Helps Create Regional Job Search Website
July 29, 2017: Ashley Murtha, lecenter.com CLICK TO READ
Ag Partners Talk Workforce Recruitment
June 8, 2017: Brian Arola, Mankato Free Press CLICK TO READ
Employers Getting Creative in the Hunt for Good Workers in Good Economy
May 16, 2017: Neal St. Anthony, StarTribune CLICK TO READ
Talking Iron Range workforce challenges at ‘Policy & Pint’
May 9, 2017: Minnesota Brown CLICK TO READ
RealTime Talent Believes Information Sharing can Help it Improve Minnesota’s Workforce
May 6, 2017: Neal St. Anthony, StarTribune CLICK TO READ
T3 Talent Matching Technology, WorkFountain
March 4, 2017: Tim Sackett, Blogger CLICK TO READ
Minnesota AgriGrowth Launches Job Exchange
March 3, 2017: The Farmer CLICK TO READ
MHTA rolls out new skills-focused job board
Feb 27, 2017: Twin Cities Business CLICK TO READ
AgriGrowth launches new talent system that connects employers and candidates using recruiting technology
Feb 26, 2017: Dairyland Peach CLICK TO READ
AgriGrowth Launches Groundbreaking Talent System that Connects Employers and Candidates
Feb 24, 2017: AgriGrowth CLICK TO READ
Minnesota High Tech Association Launches New Groundbreaking Talent System that Connects Employers…
Feb 23, 2017: MHTA CLICK TO READ
VHEDC Launches Groundbreaking Talent System
Feb 15, 2017: White Bear Press CLICK TO READ
VHEDC Launches New Groundbreaking Talent System
Feb 6, 2017: VHEDC News Article CLICK TO READ
Itasca Project’s Work on Racial Disparities Highlighted in New Book
Dec 12, 2016: Neal St. Anthony, Star Tribune CLICK TO READ
Minnesota Launches New Statewide Talent Strategy led by Schwans CHRO
Oct 30, 2015: HR Policy Association CLICK TO READ