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CareerForce is Minnesota's workforce system, providing services to employers, career seekers, and communities. Raise awareness and change perceptions to deliver successful outcomes.
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Welcome to CareerForce September 11, 2019 – GWDB Meeting Lorrie Janatopoulos, CareerForce Director
CareerForce Partnership Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards (MAWB) Governor’s Workforce Development Board (GWDB)
CareerForce is Minnesota’s Workforce System • One brand = less confusion, better service for customers • One brand = greater collaboration for staff and partners
Raise Awareness • Only 14% of Minnesotans actively looking for work or currently working are aware of our services • Only 36% of Minnesota employers are aware of our services • Change Perceptions • Common misperception: we are only able to serve unemployed, entry level and unskilled workers
CareerForce designed to deliver successful outcomes • Employers • Career seekers • Communities
Welcome to CareerForce! • The beginning of a journey • Equity at the center of all we do • Reach customers where they are • Enhance employer services • Leverage technology and innovation
Welcome to CareerForce! • Public promotion begins next week • September 17thRollout event at North Minneapolis CareerForce location • CareerForce locations hold welcoming events across Minnesota • Social media launch • Statewide listening tours
CareerForceMN.com Rita Beatty CareerForce Communications and Content Coordinator
On CareerForceMN.com employers can: • Access customized regional data on employment, wages, occupation demand and more • Create a profile page to tell potential employment candidates why your organization is a great place to work • See blog posts and news related to your industry and in your region of Minnesota • Get tips for attracting, developing and retaining employees • View regularly updated diversity in the workplace resources • Like, save and share content
CareerForceMN.com – tools for employers • Find a CareerForce location near you – connect online, in person or on the phone • Sign up for an employer account on CareerForceMN.com – or login to access all its features if you already have an account • See regularly updated information for employers on how to find, develop and retain talent under For Employers.
CareerForceMN.com – My Labor Market • Customize your My Labor Market display to show region(s) in Minnesota of interest to you • Labor market data, blog posts and news articles related to your selected region(s) will automatically display
CareerForceMN.com – My Labor Market • Find out more about occupation(s) for which you are currently or frequently hiring
CareerForceMN.com – My Labor Market • Find out more about occupation(s) for which you are currently or frequently hiring • See regional demand, wage ranges, typical daily activities and more for selected occupation(s)
CareerForceMN.com – Employer Profile Page • Each organization with an employer account on CareerForceMN.com is invited to create an Employer Profile page on the site
CareerForceMN.com – job postings • Job postings are updated daily on CareerForceMN.com. • They’re pulled from approved employer and government websites. • There are two ways to get approved so postings show up: • Register as an employer on MinnesotaWorks.net • Request to be indexed by the US National Labor Exchange
On CareerForceMN.com career seekers can: • Search thousands of job openings throughout Minnesota – postings are updated nightly • Access tools to help find the right career path, including interactive interest and skills assessments • Explore careers with summary occupation pages that highlight training education requirements, future demand, wage ranges, videos, daily activities, certifications and licensure required – and more • Find a CareerForce location near you – connect online, in person or on the phone
CareerForceMN.com – tools for career seekers • Find a CareerForce location near you – connect online, in person or on the phone • Sign up or log into your account on CareerForceMN.com • Get tips on finding the right career path for you, marketing yourself and locating “hidden jobs” • Search thousands of job openings throughout Minnesota • See a listing of workshops and other events near you
CareerForceMN.com – tools for career seekers • Search openings by: • Job title, keyword or company • City, state or zip code
CareerForceMN.com – tools for career seekers • Identify a good career fit for you by: • Assessing your interests • Assessing your skills • Building on your past experience • Translating military experience to in-demand civilian skills • View in-demand careers • Set personal career goals
CareerForceMN.com – tools for career seekers • Explore occupations of interest • Education requirements • Future demand • Wage ranges • Daily work activities • Licensing information • Certification information • Watch a video about the occupation
CareerForceMN.com – tools for career seekers • Connect with a CareerForce location near you: • By phone • By email • By CareerForce Connection online form • Each location’s page shows services offered, where it is located and office hours
Thank you! • Lorrie Janatopoulos • CareerForce Director • Lorrie.Janatopoulos@state.mn.us • 651-259-7572 • Rita Beatty • CareerForce Communications and Content Coordinator • Rita.Beatty@state.mn.us • 651-259-7534 • CareerForce help desk • CareerForce@state.mn.us • 651-259-7501