Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

DEED is working with partners to elevate Minnesota as a global leader in several target industries, including Medtech and advanced manufacturing. Philip's expansion shows our plan is working. To date, DEED has awarded Philips $3.5 million in funding, and we stand ready to help more business expand across Minnesota!

New dashboard tracks disruptions and cancellations of authorized federal funding to Minnesota. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dYXifZXS

With so much flux in the economy, it’s important to know where you can go for assistance with your job search and other related services. Here (in the lunch room of the North Minneapolis CareerForceMN) are the great Leona Martin and several other dedicated colleagues who can help! They’re part of a network of offices and digital services available to assist across Minnesota. Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Save the date for the 19th Annual Veterans Career Fair! Veterans, spouses, caregivers and Gold Star Families are invited to attend the 2025 Veterans Career Fair. May 21 from 2-6 p.m. Representatives who want to talk with you from 100 employers, including Land O'Lakes, Inc., Wipaire, 3M, BNSF Railway, and many more! View the details and put this event on your calendar today! https://lnkd.in/g3v6tZBt

Join us tomorrow at 2pm for this month's Small Business Call! This month's meeting will feature a member of the Minneapolis office of the U.S. Small Business Administration who will speak about services for Veterans and their spouses that includes access to capital and government contracting. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4i7dBR4

Minnesota Paid Leave is launching January 1, 2026. The program provides partial wage replacement for time taken off for your own serious health condition, family caregiving, welcoming a new child, and personal safety. To support outreach, DEED is offering competitive grant opportunities. This grant opportunity will support outreach, education, and/or technical assistance efforts to help communities across Minnesota understand and access Paid Leave. Lead applicants must be a nonprofit organization, public entity or Tribal Nation. Visit Minnesota Paid Leave Public outreach grants for complete details: https://bit.ly/43AaSw4

April is Youth Employment Month! View stats about teen employment, resources for young people exploring their career options and looking for work, and more! https://lnkd.in/g_pyjRPY #youthemploymentmonthmn

Minnesota Paid Leave is launching January 1, 2026. The program provides partial wage replacement for time taken off for your own serious health condition, family caregiving, welcoming a new child, and personal safety. To support outreach, DEED is offering competitive grant opportunities. This grant opportunity will support outreach, education, and/or technical assistance efforts to help communities across Minnesota understand and access Paid Leave. Lead applicants must be a nonprofit organization, public entity or Tribal Nation. Visit Minnesota Paid Leave Public outreach grants for complete details: https://bit.ly/43AaSw4

DEED awards more than $2.2 million in awards for eight redevelopment and demolition projects statewide. The grant funding will create or retain 112 jobs and leverage $230.9 million in private investment. Check out project details here: https://bit.ly/4lcnwHT

The CareerForce in Brooklyn Center grand opening celebration with Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Hennepin County, Avivo, Osseo Area Schools and many other workforce development partners took place this morning! It's great to bring employment preparation and job search assistance into the same building with many other services for local residents. lnkd.in/gWXdX9Nn