Workforce

For some students, attending college right after high school is NOT their preferred or best option. In fact, according to the MN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), many of the jobs available in Minnesota do not require education beyond a high school diploma. In addition, many employers are willing to train you. Therefore, it is important for students to determine what they are looking for in a career and consider the options.

The Career Wheel dashboard : https://public.tableau.com/profile/magda.olson#!/vizhome/Greiner_CareerWheel/Story1 connects educational programming with economic data. The primary goal of this dashboard is to help students understand how their educational path matches employment opportunities, and to inform education curriculum, initiatives, and programming. The first tab, “Explore Careers in Your Region” is designed primarily for career exploration with students, parents, and counselors. The following tabs provide more detailed information for education institutions and partners to evaluate how well their programs, curriculum, and resources align with their regional economy.

The dashboard can help answer the following questions:

For Students

o What kind of jobs does my educational pathway lead to?

o What employment opportunities can I expect, and how much do they pay?

o How can I find out what a typical day in the job is like?

For Education Institutions and Workforce Development Partners

o What jobs are in-demand?

o How well do our current or proposed programs and curriculum match the job market?

o Does our advisory board accurately represent the opportunities in our region?

More information, help, and contact info can be found on the “Resources” tab of the dashboard.


Choosing a career is serious business. These handouts provide regional data to help guide students and job seekers.

Pathway in southeast Minnesota

Pathway in southwest Minnesota

South Central Workforce Council - Career Corner Newsletters: http://www.workforcecouncil.org/career-corner-newsletters/


Additional resources for entering the workforce include:

JOB OUTLOOK - https://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/job-outlook/

JOB SEARCH RESOURCES - https://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/job-guide/

WORKFORCE CENTERS - https://www.careerforcemn.com/

APPRENTICESHIPS - http://www.dli.mn.gov/about-department/our-areas-service/apprenticeship-minnesota

Construction Trades Contracts (in South Central Minnesota)

DISABILITIES - https://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/disabilities/

AND Employment Resource Guide (Successfully Preparing Student with Disabilities for Competitive Integrated Employment: https://mn.gov/deed/assets/employment-resource-guide_tcm1045-290595.pdf


Did you know?

Here are some of the options in the TRADES.:


Not finding enough about career options? - Click here to visit the Careers Page

MINNESOTA VALLEY ACTION COUNCIL (MVAC) YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM:

WHO? Youth ages 16-24 years old who are from a limited-income family and live in Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, or Watonwan County; and are a US citizen who is willing to work hard and cooperate with MVAC requirements. WHAT? A paid (minimum wage) work experience that helps youth develop work readiness skills. Plus, an opportunity to work with an advisor to develop training plans. WHERE? You would work in a private or public worksite in this nine-county area. WHY? To earn and save money as well as learn job skills, good job habits, and leadership skills. You will also learn financial fitness skills. Applications may be available from your HS Counselor or Faribault County office at #507-526-5291. Visit link: https://www.mnvac.org/programs-2/employment-training/young-adult-services/ DEADLINE: Rolling depending on openings available.