Data Access and Analysis Training

DEED’s Regional Analysts are offering the following sessions on Labor Market Information for the staffs of DEED, WorkForce Centers, and partner agencies.The class descriptions and the session dates, times, and locations are listed below.  To attend, please follow the procedures indicated under TO REGISTER.

Labor Market Intelligence for Decision-Making

This class provides you with an overview and better understanding of the regional economy and job market by:

• Applying job market info to job development and career counseling
• Answering the tough questions about the regional economy and job market
• Accessing stats and reports on the internet or using other electronic tools

Current schedule:

October 25 (Mon.), 1:00-4:00,
Hennepin South WorkForce Center, Computer Lab,
Bloomington

November 3 (Wed.), 9:00-12:00,
Willmar WorkForce Center, Computer Lab, 
Willmar

November 5 (Fri.), 9:00-12:00,
Marshall MERIT Center Computer Lab, 
Marshall

November 5* (Fri.), 1:00-3:00,
Dakota County West – Burnsville WorkForce Center,
Burnsville
 *this is a PRESENTATION ONLY – no hands-on computer training

November 9* (Tues.), 1:00-4:00,
Duluth WorkForce Center, Conf Rm A,
Duluth
 *this is a PRESENTATION ONLY – no hands-on computer training

November 10* (Wed.), 9:00-11:00,
Ramsey County – St. Paul WorkForce Center, Room 1A,
St. Paul
 *this is a PRESENTATION ONLY – no hands-on computer training

November 16 (Tues.), 8:30-11:30,
Northland College, Room 603, 
Thief River Falls

November 18* (Thurs.), 1:00-4:00,
Hibbing WorkForce Center, Conf Rm,
Hibbing
 *this is a PRESENTATION ONLY – no hands-on computer training

November 22 (Mon.), 9:00-12:00,
Hennepin South WorkForce Center, Computer Lab, 
Bloomington

November 30 (Tues.), 1:00-4:00,
Owatonna WorkForce Center,
Owatonna

Labor Market and Economic Data for Community Leaders

(Non-profits, government agencies, businesses)

• Ever wonder how to do your own research about wages, jobs, economic forecasts and the general state of the economy in Northeast Minnesota? 

Come to this two-hour workshop about data from DEED, Minnesota Compass and the Duluth Prosperity Index to learn more. We'll show you data tools on DEED's new website, plus new tools from the Minnesota Compass project, and talk about the city's new Prosperity Index.  Great for strategic planning, grant writing, and communications workers.

November 5* (Friday), 9:00-12:00,  
Duluth WorkForce Center, Conf Rm A,
Duluth
*this is a PRESENTATION ONLY – no hands-on computer training

 TO REGISTER

Please register by sending the following information to DEED.Training@state.mn.us :

• Your NAME
• Your PHONE NUMBER
• The name of your AGENCY/ORGANIZATION
• The name of the CLASS you wish to attend
• The DATE of the session you wish to attend
• The LOCATION of the session you wish to attend
• Any REQUIRED ACCOMMODATIONS

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Because there is limited seating in each session, please be sure to CANCEL your registration ASAP if you are unable to attend.  Please e-mail jo.nelson@state.mn.us and include your name, the class name, and session date that you wish to cancel.

If you have difficulty registering or if you need to CANCEL your registration, please contact Jo Nelson (jo.nelson@state.mn.us or 651/259-7094) or Becky French (becky.french@state.mn.us or 651-259-7093).

If you have questions about the class, please contact a Regional Analyst using the following link: http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/Data_Publications/Data/Talk_to_Our_Experts/
Regional_Labor_Market_Analysts.aspx

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