South Central WorkForce Council

06/02/2026

A new chapter for Minnesota job seekers! 💼 Join the thousands already exploring it today!

🔜 Make the move to CareerForce.MN.gov! On June 10, 2026, we will bid a fond farewell to MinnesotaWorks.net. Considered state of the art when it first launched in 2007, the site is now ready for retirement, to be replaced by a site that is mobile-friendly, has more job search resources and is easier to access.

⚡ CareerForce.MN.gov becomes the new official state labor exchange on June 10 - so check it out now! Hundreds of thousands of job seekers and employers have visited the site in the past year - tallying a total of nearly 5 million pageviews.

Find out about all the great resources on Minnesota's official career exploration and job search resource - and make the move to CareerForce.MN.gov today! https://careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-blog/farewell-minnesotaworksnet-welcome-careerforcemngov

06/02/2026

Explore the many ways you can make a difference through a career in education! 🤩

📢 June is Education Employment Month!❓ Do you remember a favorite teacher? Did an educator make a big difference in your life? Do you want to help young people learn and grow in confidence? ❗ Consider a career in education! Find out more about the range of career opportunities in education employment.
https://careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-blog/june-education-employment-month

05/29/2026

🎓 Graduation season is in full swing across Southwest Minnesota! Not every path after graduation leads to a classroom. Explore what’s possible⬇️⬇️

For students ready to move directly into a career after high school, apprenticeship provides real workplace experience from day one. Explore pathways and entry requirements at apprenticeship.mn.gov

05/29/2026

The newest Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Local Look article celebrates the Class of 2026! 🎓

With thousands of graduates across Southwest Minnesota, this year’s data shows both changing classrooms and exciting pathways ahead. 🌟

➡️Read the article: https://mn.gov/deed/data/locallook/southwest/southwest-blog.jsp?id=1045-749610

05/19/2026

It takes a community to create opportunities—grateful for our partners who help students discover what’s possible! ☀️

05/13/2026

Check out these summer opportunities in South Central Minnesota!☀️

Career Corner

05/06/2026

Check out this opportunity for high school students! 🤩

Jun 09, 2026 • Students will experience the world of transportation with tours and hands on experiences

05/05/2026

A head start can make all the difference. 💡 Area sophomores are exploring career options, learning what’s possible, and starting to plan for their futures.



Check out this work spotlighted by KEYC News Now! 👇

More than 1500 high school sophomores looked to get a headstart on their futures Wednesday.

05/04/2026

CareerForce & Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development invite you to a powerful conversation about how embracing neurodiversity can transform the way we work, hire, and lead.

Workforce Wednesday - May 6
👉 Register here: www.careerforce.mn.gov/WorkforceWednesday

05/01/2026

Happy National Apprenticeship Week! 🛠️
Thanks to our partners our Construction Trades Boot Camp gives students hands-on experience, real-world skills, and a direct look at careers in the building trades. From learning the basics to exploring apprenticeship pathways, these students are building a strong foundation for their futures. 💪

🔸LIUNA Minnesota & North Dakota 🔸Laborers Local 563 North Dakota🔸Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters 🔸Local 633 Cement Masons, Plasterers & Shophands Training Center 🔸 Insulators JATC🔸IBEW LOCAL 343 🔸Local 34 Apprenticeship 🔸Millwrights Local 548 🔸IUOE Local 49 🔸FTIUM 🔸 Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest 🔸