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  1. Careers

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    Minnesota, Stratis Health to Share More Than $30M in Health IT Cash
    Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal
    02/12/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    Six Tips for Exploring Green Careers
    There's lots of buzz around green jobs right now. Have you considered moving into a green career field?
    01/20/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    Running With the Wind: Trends in the Wind Energy Industry
    Take an in-depth look at trends that are driving employment growth in the wind energy industry - both statewide and in southwest Minnesota.
    12/28/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    The Best Careers
    U.S. News examined the Labor Department's brand-new job growth projections for 2008 to 2018 looking for occupations that will add jobs at an above-average rate over the next decade or so and those that provide an above-average median income.
    12/28/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Becoming a Vet
    Many would-be veterinary students get discouraged early on by horror stories about getting into veterinary school, however, good vets are needed, and this rewarding career is worth the effort.
    12/17/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Drive for Geothermal Power Heats up on US Campuses
    While solar and wind power get most of the headlines, geothermalpower is quietly gaining traction on college campuses where energy costs cansiphon millions each year from the budget.
    12/06/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Project Encourages Alternative Energy Careers for Students
    A cooperative project between colleges in Minnesota and North Dakota is encouraging high school students to consider alternative energy careers.
    11/27/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Laboratory Jobs Open as Recession Eases
    Clinical laboratory scientists help physicians pinpoint most diagnoses, but many are on the verge of retirement. Minnesota colleges and universities are offering more educational opportunities than ever before for those interested in entering ...
    11/25/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Slower Growth in Healthcare
    Jobs exist but market is competitive.
    11/25/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Civilian to Military: Assisting Clients Seeking a Military Option
    During the recent economic downturn, business has significantly increased in military recruiting offices. Individuals who once thought such a career wasn't reasonable have turned to the military for employment.
    11/20/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Tooling Up: The Project Management Career Track
    Recruiters will tell you that the three words "project management experience" are golden on a curriculum vitae (CV).
    11/20/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Job Prospects Drawing Students to Ag Schools
    Enrollment in bachelor's degree programs in agriculture across the country grew by 21.8 percent from 2005 to 2008, from about 58,300 students to nearly 71,000, according to surveys conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
    11/17/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    100 Green Career Links
    Looking for information about green? Want to know more about green careers, find a green job, or network with people in green organizations?
    11/03/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Why the World May Turn to Nuclear Power
    Demand for fossil fuels may decline, but demand for electric power will soar. Nuclear power, resisted by many, may provide a long-term solution, and it has come a long way since Three Mile Island and Chernobyl.
    11/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Green Technologies Will Revitalize Manufacturing
    Clean energy can revitalize U.S. manufacturing, according to a report by the Blue Green Alliance.
    11/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Wind Energy Research to be Conducted at UMore, DCTC in Rosemount
    Rosemount will be home to three wind turbines thanks to an $8 million federal stimulus grant.
    10/29/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Minnesota Ranks High in Wind Power
    Minnesota continues to punch above its weight in generating electricity from the wind.
    10/28/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Learn about the Skills Needed in Green Jobs
    O*NET, the authoritative national source of occupation information, has a new website devoted to green occupations.
    10/23/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    It's All What You Study
    At community colleges, an underperforming high school graduate studying computer science is much more likely to see an earnings increase than is a well-prepared high school graduate studying literature.
    10/21/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Top 10 Reasons Why You (Yes You) Should Take a Self-Assessment
    Did you know that the process of taking an assessment might be just as valuable as the results you get?
    10/21/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Community Manager
    It's not a skill that's been widely understood until quite recently, however *community management* has begun to move to the forefront of discussions about enterprise social computing as the use of social tools begins to climb the maturity curve.
    10/19/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Newest Professions, 12 Jobs That Didn't Exist Until Recently
    The latest directory of job titles from Occupational Information Network, O*Net, features a variety of new entries that many people have never heard before.
    10/10/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Slump Removes Hard Hats' Ladder to Prosperity
    What Will Become of Blue-Collar Men? Construction's decline, here and elsewhere, has fallen hardest on the least-educated men ..
    10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Preparing for an IT Talent Squeeze
    The federal government's tight time frame for computerization, along with a steep implementation curve, will require more bodies-soon, and in the thousands at least, they say.
    10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Building the Clean Energy Assembly Line: How Renewable Energy Can Revitalize U.S. Manufactur ing and the American Middle Class
    This report examines how U.S. manufacturers can realize significant economic benefits from clean energy development. It draws on research conducted by the Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP).
    10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    National Commission on Energy Policy's Task Force on America's Future Energy Jobs
    In this report, the Task Force on America's Future Energy Jobs looks at the educational and infrastructural changes needed to transform our nation's energy system in order to meet future demands.
    10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Green Jobs - Survey of the Energy Industry
    This survey, conducted by the Association of Energy Engineers, includes information about ARRA industry funding, salary information, and links to employment and training opportunities.
    10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    A Job in the Arts
    Throughout history, only a fraction of the world's artists have made a living at their avocation. But even today, at a time of imploding arts budgets, you can build a meaningful career related to it.
    09/29/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Biodiesel Refinery in Isanti is Ready to Rev
    Ever Cat Fuels aims to put a dent in the amount of oil we import by turning weeds and algae, among other things, into diesel.
    09/28/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Looking for a New Career? Try Physical Therapy
    In a new SimplyHired.com study that names the occupations in greatest demand in the U.S., physical therapist ranked in the Top 3 in 29 out of the 40 metro areas...
    09/24/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Development and Fundraising Jobs
    As they struggle to survive the economic crisis, nonprofits are hungry for donations. Many are hiring fundraisers-and there are not enough applicants to fill the open slots.
    09/18/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Choosing a Hands-on Career Path
    It is no secret that the great recession of 2009 has been tough on workers in the skilled building trades. But that short-term blip in employment may eventually lead to longer-term career fulfillment.
    09/14/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    How to Become an Engineering Manager
    You'll need solid technical skills to become a credible engineering manager - but you'll also need to develop key soft skills to deal with the people and a big-picture organizational perspective.
    09/09/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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  2. Education

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    Education Gains Shield Women From Worst of Job Woes
    Steady increases among women with college degrees over the past two decades apparently have paid off during the recession, with government statistics showing they fared better than men over the past year, and for the first time surpassed the men ...
    02/12/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    How and Why to Get an Internship: A Personal Story
    Diane Kulseth is a junior marketing major at the University of St. Thomas. She has benefited from several internship experiences...
    01/26/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    Wired Campus
    Colleges saw a 17 percent increase in online enrollment, with more than one in four students taking at least one online course in the fall of 2008 ...
    01/26/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    Job Growth in Renewable Energy Prompts Training Options
    In the midst of bleak employment reports, there is some encouraging news about renewable energy.
    01/20/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    More Minnesota Students Taking Online, Hybrid Classes
    Both the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system say they've seen double-digit increases in recent years in the number of students taking online courses.
    01/12/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    Barnes & Noble Announces Textbook Rental Service for College Campuses Nationwide
    Bookseller Barnes & Noble Inc. is launching a textbook rental program for college students, making it the newest entrant in a growing field.
    01/11/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    Minn.-N.D. Program Prepares Students for Growing Nanotech Industry
    Nanotechnology is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, and a two-year training program in Fargo-Moorhead gives students hands on training to prepare them for nanotech jobs.
    01/08/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    Would You Go Deeply into Debt for a College Education?
    Graduates from Minnesota's colleges and universities in 2008 carried an average student debt of more than $25,000. That put Minnesota among the states with the highest student debt. Would you go deeply into debt for a college education?
    01/04/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    SCSU Expands Online Courses
    St. Cloud State University will expand its online course offerings to include training for people interested in careers in medical transcription and medical coding and billing.
    01/02/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    Making College 'Relevant'
    Students are increasingly focused on how their major will translate into a job. The response to that demand is changing higher education.
    12/29/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    What Increased Role Will Collaborative Technologies Play?
    "We see a new era approaching in which people management systems will enable the high performance organization of the future."
    12/24/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Fewer High School Students Taking Computer Sciences
    Nationally, the portion of high schools that offer an introductory computer science course has dropped from 78 percent in 2005 to 65 percent this year.
    12/21/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Weighing the Value of That College Diploma
    As millions of students labor over college applications this month, they and their parents are pondering just how big a tuition bill they want to pay.
    12/16/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Internship, Key to Getting a Job
    What gives a new college graduate an edge in the job market? Employers taking part in NACE's Job Outlook 2010 survey expressed a strong preference for candidates who had taken part in an internship.
    12/11/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    U of M, MnSCU Plan Tuition Hikes to Cope with State Budget Deficit
    University of Minnesota plans to raise tuition 7.5 percent next year, but that increase could be larger if the U faces deeper than anticipated cuts during the next legislative session.
    12/10/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Majority of College Dropouts Cite Financial Struggles as Main Cause
    The No. 1 reason many young adults drop out of college is an inability to juggle school and work, according to a report released Wednesday morning.
    12/09/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    In the Midnight Hour
    Midnight classes, once a quirky scheduling option available at only a few institutions, are gaining currency at a growing number of community colleges as student demand for specific courses increases and available classroom space decreases..
    12/09/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Minn. High School Students Enrolling in College Hits Record Number
    A new report from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education says the number of Minnesota high school graduates enrolling in college has hit an all time high.
    12/09/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    How the iPhone Could Reboot Education
    How do you educate a generation of students eternally distracted by the internet, cellphones and video games? Easy. You enable them by handing out free iPhones - and then integrating the gadget into your curriculum.
    12/08/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Aid Cushions Blow of State Tuition Hikes
    If you're a college student, or a parent helping pay the bills, it's hard not to be alarmed at the rise in college tuition in recent years. The average yearly tuition bill at Minnesota's public and private colleges has gone up 82 percent ...
    12/08/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Student-debt Increases Correspond to Trends in Higher-ed Tuition, State Funding
    Students who graduated from Minnesota's colleges and universities last year carried $5,414 more debt on average than a graduate in 2005.
    12/08/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Top Ten Facts About Minnesota's Private Colleges
    With the year closing, we look back at some examples of the importance of the 17 member institutions of Minnesota Private College Council.
    12/01/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Investing in America's Future
    Our country is losing its competitiveness because we are not adequately investing in human capital. The most ominous sign of this trend is that the educational attainment of young adults is slipping steadily...
    11/17/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Broadening Community College's Reach
    A new report "Help Wanted: Postsecondary Education and Training Required" shows that a post-high school education is imperative for middle class earnings and standings.
    11/12/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Two-Year Colleges, Swamped, No Longer Welcome All
    This fall most of New York City's community colleges were forced to abandon their all-are-welcome admissions policies for the first time.
    11/11/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Digital School Library Leaves Book Stacks Behind
    A boarding school in Ashburnham, Mass. is getting rid of its actual, physical books in favor of going completely digital. The move, thought to be the first of its kind in the country, is worrying some librarians and book lovers.
    11/09/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Rising by Degrees
    Young Latinos are the fastest-growing segment of the population and the least likely to graduate from college. Experts say the future of the American economy is at stake, because higher education is essential in the 21st century economy.
    11/06/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Gauging Program Excellence
    One part of the decision about where to apply is often based on the perceived strength of programs in students' areas of interest. But families may well be stumped on whether a department or program is strong.
    11/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Gubernatorial Candidates Stress Post-Secondary Education at Forum
    At least a third of the candidates running for governor say they want to make sure post-secondary education is affordable and accessible.
    10/30/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Ray Suarez on Immigration and 'the Next America'
    PBS NewsHour correspondent Ray Suarez speaks about the importance of education and the immigrant experience, at the annual conference of Education Minnesota.
    10/28/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Most College Students To Take Classes Online by 2014
    Nearly 12 million post-secondary students in the United States take some or all of their classes online right now. But this number will skyrocket to more than 22 million in the next five years, according to data released recently by research firm Ambient
    10/28/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Looking to Quickly Upgrade Your Skills?
    With what's going on in the economy today, more people are seeing the importance of keeping their skills updated.
    10/27/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    University of Minnesota to Lead New Wind Energy Consortium
    A consortium of wind energy researchers led by the University of Minnesota will receive up to $8 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for fostering wind energy development in the United States.
    10/27/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Minnesota Colleges Making Efforts to Prevent Dropouts
    In a new effort to keep students in school, Minnesota colleges are reaching out to students who face academic or financial challenges before those problems force them to drop out.
    10/26/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Why Do Students of Color Drop Out More Often in Minnesota?
    White high school students in Minnesota graduate at a 42 percent higher rate than Hispanics.
    10/26/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Advanced Technology Education Centers Help Meet Demand for Tech Skills
    The bad economy may be drying up many jobs, but industries from agriculture to manufacturing are seeking more technologically savvy workers-and the nation's 36 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) centers are at the forefront in fostering those skills.
    10/12/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    CLC Helps Dislocated Workers Prep for New Jobs
    Dislocated workers are getting a boost at Central Lakes College by learning skills to increase their chances of employment in fields that include retro-green construction and renewable-sustainable energy.
    10/08/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    The Changing Role of Community Colleges
    As more people turn to community colleges for their educational needs during the current economic downturn, it is important to have an informative picture of community college students, their goals, educational choices and outcomes.
    09/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Colleges Defer Tuition for Vets Waiting on GI Bill Checks
    The government is having a hard time processing the huge number of GI Bill applications, and that means veterans aren't likely to receive their first checks until weeks after school has started.
    08/31/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Minn. Colleges Receive Grants to Help Low-Income Parents
    St. Paul, Minn. - The U.S. Department of Education awarded four Minnesota colleges with $216,000 today to help low-income parents attend school, as part of $10.7 million in similar grants nationwide.
    08/27/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Federal Grants Aim to Boost STEM Equity
    The United States Department of Education is looking to give STEM equity a boost. The department this week announced about $6.3 million in grants to programs aimed at bringing underrepresented groups into STEM careers and pursuing advanced degrees.
    08/26/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Bemidji State Gets $250,000 to Help Veterans Stay in School
    A Minnesota college is getting $250,000 to help military veterans stay in school and finish their degrees.
    08/25/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Learning Online May Be Better
    A recent 93-page report on online education, conducted by SRI International for the Education Department, has a starchy academic title, but a most intriguing conclusion: "On average, students in online learning conditions performed better ...
    08/24/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Dental therapists will Provide Routine Care to Underserved Patients
    A dental therapist is a "midlevel provider" who practices alongside a dentist, much as physician assistants practice alongside a physician.
    08/21/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Education 2009
    National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) produces an array of reports each year that present findings about the U.S. education system. Education 2009 is the culmination of a year long project.
    07/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Building Bridges to Postsecondary Training for Low-Skill Adults
    Nationally, relatively few of the more than 2.5 million adults who enroll annually in basic skills programs advance successfully to college-level coursework.
    05/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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  3. Jobs

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    Department of Labor roles out Job Seeker Tools for Most Popular Websites Online
    The US Department of Labor received votes from 16,000 public individuals that helped to decide what job websites and job seeker tools third party websites to recommend on their website http://www.careeronestop.org/jobseekertools.
    02/07/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    How and Why to Get an Internship: A Personal Story
    Diane Kulseth is a junior marketing major at the University of St. Thomas. She has benefited from several internship experiences...
    01/26/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    Positive Job Signs Under the Radar?
    We did a shout-out a couple days ago just asking Minnesotans if they're seeing any surprising economic indicators...
    01/26/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    Finding a Job: Target Areas That Are Hiring
    While any position is challenging to come by right now, your chances improve when you go after openings in the areas that are doing the most hiring.
    01/25/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    6 Steps to How I Landed My Dream Job in Renewable Energy
    As of last week I will be working with Nexamp. I'm really stoked, I think they have one of the best business models in the clean energy industry hands down. I wanted to walk through the 6 steps that I took to get the job...
    01/21/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    Job Growth in Renewable Energy Prompts Training Options
    In the midst of bleak employment reports, there is some encouraging news about renewable energy.
    01/20/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    Preparing for a New Job in a New Economy
    Minnesota's Private Colleges are helping unemployed Minnesotans get back on their feet.
    01/01/2010 12:00 AM CST
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    American Workforce Lowers Mobility Rate
    The recession of the last two years has produced a profound change, creating conditions that have tethered many people where they are, reducing their employment options.
    12/25/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    What Increased Role Will Collaborative Technologies Play?
    "We see a new era approaching in which people management systems will enable the high performance organization of the future."
    12/24/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Internship, Key to Getting a Job
    What gives a new college graduate an edge in the job market? Employers taking part in NACE's Job Outlook 2010 survey expressed a strong preference for candidates who had taken part in an internship.
    12/11/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Looks at Next Decade Work
    BLS released a ten-year employment projection for the 2008-2018 time period. Total employment is expected to increase by 15.3 million, or 10.1 percent, with an older, more racially and ethnically diverse labor force. The projections show ...
    12/10/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    GE Receives $1.4 Billion Contract to Supply Turbines for Largest Wind Farm Ever Built in the US
    Caithness Energy estimates that the $2 billion project will inject $16 million annually of direct economic benefits into Oregon, and will employ 400 workers during construction and 35 during operation. Construction will be on a grand scale ...
    12/10/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Employment Projections 2008-18
    Employment projections during the 2008-18 period show an aging and more racially and ethnically diverse labor force, and employment growth in service-providing industries.
    12/10/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Why You Haven't Gotten a Job Offer (Yet)
    If you've been searching for awhile, try reading the signals you've been getting from prospective employers to see what, if anything, is going wrong.
    12/08/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    8 Things Older Workers Should Look for in their Companies
    Here are eight features that mature workers can look for in their company that make it easier to continue working later in life.
    12/03/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Illegal Immigrants Have Small Impact on Economy
    When the pros and cons are tallied up, illegal immigration's overall impact on the economy is small, a new report from the Migration Policy Institute, a think tank in Washington, says.
    12/02/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Our Graying Workforce
    As baby boomers approach retirement age, Minnesota employers are mapping ways to tap their experience - and to accommodate those who want to stay on the job.
    12/01/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Prospects for a Rural Recovery
    The long term health of rural America in the 21st century will rest on developing policies that focus on amenity-based development, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
    12/01/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    In Job Hunt, College Degree Can't Close Racial Gap
    There is ample evidence that racial inequalities remain when it comes to employment. Some people, including Johnny Williams, have scrubbed their resumes of any details that might tip off skin color.
    11/30/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Job Hunting Pitfalls
    Watch your step when looking for your next position by reviewing these five job search ''don'ts.''
    11/23/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Job Market Even Tougher for Ex-offenders
    Finding a job in this economy is difficult, and with a criminal background it's even more so. At the same time, foundations are cutting funds for ex-offender work programs.
    11/19/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Working with a Disability: 8 Things to Know
    Are you working with a disability? Check out these 8 tips to make your job search and work life easier.
    11/17/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    'Dislocated' workers can find relief in programs
    There are several programs available that can help dislocated workers finish school or attend college for a more lucrative career.
    11/17/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    New Website is a One-stop Job Shop
    A new site, minnesotaunemployed.com, helps laid-off workers find the resources they need.
    11/16/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Money Trickles North as Mexicans Help Relatives
    Unemployment has hit migrant communities in the United States so hard that a startling new phenomenon has been detected: instead of receiving remittances from relatives in the United States, some down-and-out Mexican families are sending money north.
    11/15/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    How to Handle "The Salary Question"
    When applying for jobs, you're almost certain to get this question at some point or another: "What are your salary expectations?"
    11/13/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Women Hold Half of US Jobs
    Due in part to deep layoffs of men, women are poised to become the majority of workers for the first time.
    11/12/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    A New Approach to Immigration
    The Obama Administration's new immigration strategy, focusing more on crackdowns on employers than worker deportations, has its first Minnesota test case.
    11/11/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Unseasonably Cool Job Market
    Retail positions for the holidays will be hard to come by this year. As companies scale back on hiring while the number of jobless Minnesotans soars, the competition will be fierce.
    11/08/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Where Will the Jobs Come From?
    The key to economic recovery, from our current recession, will come in the form of newly created jobs. But where will these jobs come from?
    11/05/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    The Path to a New Job
    So we've been interested in how Minnesotans are trying to retrain and remake themselves for the economy ahead. One, Tom Koller, has been letting us tag along on his quest and he checked in recently to tell us things are moving ahead for him.
    11/04/2009 12:00 AM CST
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    Launch of New Disability Interest Area
    The newest section on the NCDA website gives immediate access to resources for assisting clients/students with disabilities in searching for employment.
    11/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Manage Costs. Invest in Talent.
    The current economic crisis has changed the employment landscape. A major struggle is the effort to manage operating costs while investing in talent to maximize performance.
    11/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Underemployment in Minnesota
    There's unemployment, and then there's underemployment.
    10/28/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Senate Votes to Take Up Jobless Benefit Extension
    After weeks of political haggling, the Senate agreed Tuesday to take up legislation that would give people running out of unemployment insurance benefits up to 20 more weeks of federal aid.
    10/27/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    It Works for Dating, Why Not for Jobs?
    After four fruitless months of searching for a job, Danielle E. Lazzaro knew there were not many promising openings. So Ms. Lazzaro, 24, had high hopes for a new matchmaking service the State Department of Labor is trying out.
    10/21/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Younger Workers Want More Than a Paycheck
    New look at the Generation X and Generation Y as they prepare to take over for a graying workforce.
    10/21/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Work Centers Still Seeing High Volume of Jobseekers
    People look through the employment listings at a state-run job center. Officials say that as low-skilled workers compete with laid-off college educated professionals for fewer positions, it's taking longer for the unemployed to find jobs.
    10/20/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    How to Make Yourself Layoff-proof
    Despite talk of an economic recovery on the horizon, countless lost jobs won't be replaced and IT organizations are still weighing layoffs as a way to cut operations budgets.
    10/20/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Are You an Unemployed Minnesotan? Don't Miss this New Site!
    If you're out of work, underemployed, or just looking for ways to tighten the belt, be sure to check out this brand new site: MinnesotaUnemployed.com.
    10/15/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Wide Support for Women in Workplace
    Men and women are accepting - and even embracing - the increasing role of women in the workplace, but many is still struggling with the repercussions on family life.
    10/15/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Job Hunters: Listen Up!
    If you're job hunting right now, let's face it: you've got lots of company. Jobseekers need to find ways stand out.
    10/08/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    CLC Helps Dislocated Workers Prep for New Jobs
    Dislocated workers are getting a boost at Central Lakes College by learning skills to increase their chances of employment in fields that include retro-green construction and renewable-sustainable energy.
    10/08/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    The Lost Generation
    The continuing job crisis is hitting young people especially hard-damaging both their future and the economy.
    10/08/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Can't Find People With Right Skills
    Even with 15 million people hunting for work, even with the unemployment rate nearing 10 percent, some employers can't find enough qualified people for good-paying career jobs.
    10/04/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Lack of Computer Skills Foils Many Job-seekers
    It's impossible to quantify the impact of computer literacy on unemployment. But related research and anecdotal evidence suggest a significant link.
    10/02/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Preparing for an IT Talent Squeeze
    The federal government's tight time frame for computerization, along with a steep implementation curve, will require more bodies-soon, and in the thousands at least, they say.
    10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Survey Finds Workers Want Ethical, Socially Responsible Companies
    Acting ethically and in socially and environmentally responsible manners is the key to gaining top talent, according to a new Kelly Services Inc. study.
    10/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    An Internship from Your Couch
    Virtual internships, while relatively rare, are becoming more common, career experts say, fueled by improving technology and the growth of social media.
    09/29/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Biodiesel Refinery in Isanti is Ready to Rev
    Ever Cat Fuels aims to put a dent in the amount of oil we import by turning weeds and algae, among other things, into diesel.
    09/28/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    After Returning Home, Soldiers Face Tough Job Market
    On top of the already tight job market, military officials say fewer recent veterans have jobs waiting for them, and many who do find their hours cut.
    09/21/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    A New Job Just a Tweet Away
    As online job boards have grown crowded amid the recession, many big companies, including Microsoft Corp., Verizon Communications Inc., Raytheon Corp. and Viacom Inc.'s MTV Networks, now list job openings on the Twitter microblogging site.
    09/08/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Like, Where are all the Teen Workers?
    Going back a decade and a half, teens have been slowly and steadily leaving the labor force, given the recession, teen labor participation could well drop below already historic lows.
    09/01/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Flat Incomes Raise Doubts about Recovery
    Household income in the United States is essentially stagnant.The now-ended Cash for Clunkers program helped lift consumer spending and is expected to deliver a bigger boost in August. But any economic rebound likely would falter if shoppers lack ...
    08/28/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    Dissecting the Recession: Who's Hurt, Who's Not
    If you are one of the more than 2.6 million Minnesotans who have held onto jobs during this recession, you already know that economic pain is not spread evenly.
    08/21/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    45 Good Reasons to Clean Up Your Online Identity
    It used to be that employers only had resumes, cover letters, and interviews to go by when making hiring decisions. No more.
    08/20/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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    More Employers use Social Networks to Check out Job Applicants
    Most job applicants have a general checklist before a job interview - updating a resume, ironing a professional outfit, rehearsing an explanation for those two years spent bumming ...
    08/20/2009 12:00 AM CDT
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  1. ISEEK in the news

    Positive Job Signs Under the Radar?
    We were intrigued when Denise Felder tweeted us that she's seeing some positive potential in the state's job market.
    01/26/2010
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    Web Site Shines Spotlight on Energy Careers
    The Minnesota Energy Careers Web site provides a wealth of information for people who are interested in working in the energy field.
    12/30/2009
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    ISEEK Supports Parent Engagement as a Part of Minnesota Parents Know
    The Minnesota ParentsKnow Web site recently added substantial content for parents of school-age children. Eleven topics have been posted for grades 6 to 12 on careers, higher education and jobs.
    02/01/2009
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    ISEEK Open House
    On Jan. 22, 2009 ISEEK celebrated 10 years of service with an open house and a preview of its soon-to-launch, web re-design.
    02/01/2009
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    Redesigned ISEEK Receives MAGC Northern Lights Award
    ISEEK.org was presented with a Minnesota Association of Government's Northern Lights "Award of Merit" on May 21, 2009, in the Web site category for its recent redesign.
    06/01/2009
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    New Training Resource Center
    iSeek Solutions recently launched the new Training Resource Center. www.iseek.org/trc/ The Training Resource Center is a web-based tool that allows counselors, businesses, and the general public to quickly find or request training ...
    06/01/2009
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    A Powerful Job
    Work in a growing industry. Find a "green" job.
    08/07/2009
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    Ask Matt: Resources To Help Find A New Career
    At some point many people consider switching careers. In other instances, they are forced to switch careers. Here is how to make a smooth transition and find out what you really want to do and what career/profession is right for you.
    07/20/2009
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    Looking for information on green careers? E-mail etiquette? Surviving a layoff? Check out ISEEK?s Blog.
    ISEEK's blog (http://iseekinteractive.org) covers a variety of career-related topics, including new and emerging green occupations, career management tips...
    08/01/2009
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    New Website Launched
    ISEEK is pleased to announce the launch of its Minnesota Energy Careers website (www.MnEnergyCareers.org).
    08/01/2009
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    Minnesota's He-Cession
    Minnesota men have lost their jobs at a much faster rate than Minnesota women, according to a recent report written by ISEEK/COS Teri Fritsma.
    08/01/2009
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    ISEEK: Explore Careers
    Thinking of changing careers? Explore ISEEK. Recently revised & enriched, this website has resources for the newly unemployed, immigrants, people with disabilities, students, all job seekers, career counselors and HR professionals.
    04/07/2009
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    Men losing more jobs than women in economic downturn
    Two labor market experts join Midday to discuss a recent report from the state showing that men are losing more jobs than women in this recession -- and that in Minnesota the disparity is even greater.
    07/27/2009
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    How About a Little Career Exploration?
    Looking to explore career options? Maybe you're about to graduate from college Or maybe you're a seasoned pro interested in making a transition.
    05/07/2009
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    ISEEK.org launches new Minnesota Energy Careers web site
    ISEEK.org has announces the launch of its Minnesota Energy Careers website.
    07/31/2009
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    Career resources in demand at library
    A down economy means staff at the Fergus Falls Public Library are seeing a growing demand for the education and career-related resources they've provided for years.
    07/27/2009
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    Congratulations Graduates!
    Congratulations to each of you who is graduating from high school, vocational school or college! I salute your efforts and deserved recognition for achieving this important milestone.
    06/04/2009
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    ACE event went well
    The Area Career Exploration committee would like to thank all the area business, participants and sponsors for making the ACE event at the Fairmont High School on May 6 a huge success.
    05/12/2009
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    ACE to inform students
    FAIRMONT - ACE stands for "Area Career Exploration," and that's exactly what local businesses, colleges, schools and state agencies hope to encourage next week when 300-plus high school sophomores gather to learn more about local job opportunities.
    05/01/2009
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    ACE offers knowledge
    We offer our wholehearted support to an event taking place Wednesday at Fairmont Area High School. The Area Career Exploration, or ACE, gathering will allow 300 sophomores from the area to learn more about local job and schooling opportunities.
    05/02/2009
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    Fairmont Students Learn About Local Job Opportunities
    Most sophomores in high school have their mind on homework and activities. But today the focus was on their career at the "Area Career Exploration."
    05/06/2009
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    Work It Wednesday: Minnesota WorkForce Centers
    With a state unemployment rate at above 8-percent, there are a lot of Minnesotans looking for work right now.
    04/08/2009
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    Four Resources to Help Job Seekers During an Economic Crisis
    The Find a Job Guide. This guide helps to organize job search goals, keep track of employer contacts and record job application information. Individuals or organizations can order the guide for $5 per box of 100 (while supplies last).
    04/09/2009
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    Hot jobs? Try healthcare, education
    Health care and higher education are bright spots in West Central Minnesota's labor market, according to one state analyst.
    03/16/2009
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    Why entry level workers should consider a job shadow
    Have you ever wondered what someone really does at their job? Do you have a career in mind and wonder ?what does a person in this field really do all day?'
    01/27/2009
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    Ten Top Resources for Entry-Level Job Seekers, Part II
    The second of a two-part seriesIf you are just starting your career or stuck in that first job and looking for a change, there are a number of resources available to assist you in the job search and with career planning in the Twin Cities.
    01/12/2009
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    High schools offer more opportunities, information than ever in career planning
    High school students today have the same post-secondary options available to them as kids did 20 years ago, but the use of technology and better partnerships between school counselors...
    01/09/2009
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    Job Seekers: Resources Available
    Looking for a job can seem like a daunting task, but there is help available to make the process easier. By utilizing the right tools finding a career can be made easier.
    08/20/2009
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