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Top 10 Trends to Watch in Ramsey County’s Workforce Landscape: Part ThreeIn today's rapidly evolving job market, skills-based hiring is gaining traction in place of more traditional hiring methods. Erin Olson, Senior Director of Strategic Research, RealTime Talent, describes it as a transformative shift where candidates' skills take precedence over...
Top 10 Trends to Watch in Ramsey County’s Workforce Landscape: Part TwoRamsey County, a dynamic hub nestled in the urban heart of Minnesota, boasts a rich tapestry of diversity and talent that forms the cornerstone of its economic vitality. With nearly 550,000 residents calling Ramsey County home, each individual adds...
In the ever-changing work landscape, Ramsey County, MN, stands at the intersection of transformation and opportunity. Employers throughout the area offer a similar report regarding their workforce: there is a talent shortage. Despite having one of the country’s highest labor force participation rates and being ranked by CNBC as the...
Ramsey County Workforce Solutions series highlights the importance of helping residents land on their feet after incarceration.A legal mistake or misstep on the path of life shouldn’t mean an individual cannot find redemption, contribute to society and build an economically sustainable foundation. That’s why Minnesota’s Ramsey County Workforce Solutions, with...
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota estimates 6,000 youth experience homelessness on any given night, with about half in the Twin Cities area. There are many contributing factors like involvement in the justice system, neglect, abandonment or family conflict. Perhaps the biggest barrier for these youth to obtaining a place to...
Incorporating justice-impacted individuals into a community can be difficult for businesses, landlords, school leaders, and others. Those working in various Minnesota and Ramsey County correctional departments build relationships throughout the community to help these individuals transition into society while keeping general public safety at the forefront of their decisions.“If we...
As industries evolve, nearly every organization needs more tech talent to keep up with the dynamics of rapid change. The skills candidates need in these roles – knowing how to write code, for example – can be a challenge to attain. Programming isn’t taught in many high schools, and barriers...
Recidivism is the tendency of a formerly incarcerated individual to engage in criminal behavior again, resulting in reincarceration. While the reasons are numerous, meaningful employment is highly correlated with low recidivism rates. Despite a significant understanding of the role gainful employment can provide universally and in Minnesota, justice-impacted individuals face many...
