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For would-be Minnesota workers, a step onto a career rung
STAR TRIBUNE The Career Pathways program provides a holistic model for solving two of the state's most pressing problems. Regina Wilson and Samantha Raines are Anoka County moms who were homeless at various times in 2014 and 2015. Yet they find themselves, as 2016 begins, not only with good jobs at last, but also with some pretty clear ideas about how they might advance next in their new careers. Wilson, 40, enjoys her work at an assist... Read More
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‘Career Pathway’ investment should come first
ST. PAUL LEGAL LEDGER CAPITOL REPORT Minnesota’s enviable but temporary projected budget surplus must be applied first to investing in our increasingly diverse workforce, easily the most important resource on which our long-term prosperity depends. Amid all the conventional signs of growth and prosperity at the top end, with high profits and low unemployment generally, far too many Minnesotans underneath continue to suffer from economic... Read More
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Value of higher education is underrated, not overrated
ST. PAUL LEGAL LEDGER CAPITOL REPORT The notion that college and higher education is overrated or unnecessary has gained currency in recent years, owing in part to rising student debt and disappointing entry-level pay and benefits, even for the growing number of jobs that require degrees and credentials. We hear anecdotes all the time about Ph.D.s waiting tables and master’s degree holders with $100,000 or more in student debt. We ... Read More
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The Progress Report - Autumn 2015
The new issue of The Progress Report is out today. This is our twice-yearly publication that gives you an in-depth look at progress being made towards making Minnesota’s economy more prosperous and fair. Download the new issue now! Below you’ll find a preview of what's inside. In this issue: Progress toward Workforce Equity for a Competitive Economy Recent reports showing declining income and employment rates for Black Mi... Read More
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November E-News: Elevating Workforce Equity as a Top Priority
Elevating Workforce Equity as a Top Priority Our latest Capitol Report column praises Gov. Dayton for his words and immediate action in the face of recent reports about worsening economic and workforce disparities for African-Americans. We note how Dayton’s apologetic resolve and his creation of a new Office of Business and Career Opportunity meshes with efforts by business and community leaders to elevate workforce equity and eliminating... Read More
