Looking for work: Minnesota teens and the summer job market
About this episode
The episode discusses the summer job market for teens and young adults in Minnesota, including opportunities and strategies for job seekers.
Summer job season is here and many teens and young adults are looking for a chance to earn money, gain experience and build skills. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the state of the summer job market for young workers in Minnesota. They'll discuss where opportunities exist, what employers are looking for and how job seekers can stand out in a competitive hiring environment. Guests: Mark Brinda is the Workforce Development Manager for the City of Minneapolis. Oriane Casale is the assistant director of the Labor Market Information Office for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Chris Farrell is a senior economics contributor for MPR News and Marketplace. During the show, the guests shared this job search resource: Jobs in Minnesota | Career Resources | CareerForce.MN.gov
People in this episode
Host: Angela Davis
Guests: Mark Brinda, Oriane Casale, Chris Farrell
Topics covered
- summer job market
- teen employment
- workforce development
- job search strategies
- Minnesota economy
Keywords
- summer jobs
- Minnesota teens
- employment opportunities
- job seekers
- workforce development
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, MPR News, Marketplace, CareerForce.MN.gov
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