Workforce Reports

Understanding current and future workforce development needs is key to successful business development. Here you'll find reports that examine the kinds of knowledge, skills and abilities that employers want and need in workers. 

Select the links below to view or download the reports.

Workforce Competitiveness: Business Needs for International Business Skills, Knowledge and Abilities. The study examines international business knowledge, skills, abilities and second languages needed by businesses in Minnesota, the areas in which training was provided, and whether related costs were reimbursed.

Understanding the Worker Needs of Manufacturers: The 2007 Skills Gap Survey. The study gathers perspective on workforce shortages, business responses, training and education, collaboration with education systems, and government involvement.

• Executive Summary
• Full Report
• Survey Instrument
• Results by Business Size
• Results by Minnesota Planning Region
• Summary of Results Slide Presentation