Posted 3 years ago
JFCS Career Services is part of statewide effort to adapt Minnesota’s workforce to fill thousands of open jobs
By Sheilah Howard • JFCS Career Services Director
September is Workforce Development Month, a time to honor workforce development leaders and staff across Minnesota, as well [...] Posted 3 years ago
By Sheilah Howard • Career Services Director
There are two truths about the job market right now. One – there is a near-record number of jobs available. Two – the unemployment rate remains higher now than before the onset of the pandemic. Simple logic suggests that unemployed workers wou[...] Posted 3 years ago
By Leah Temkin • IT Pathways and Dislocated Worker Program Manager
Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed April 2021 Technology Month in Minnesota. ”It’s an opportunity to draw attention to our technology sector and workforce and its importance to Minnesota’s economy,” the Minnes[...] Posted 3 years ago
Bruno worked as a leasing consultant, making $13/hour, when the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in his layoff. At the time, Bruno was considering a career in food systems management, but the pandemic affected that industry as well. Bruno contacted JFCS and was enrolled in the Dislocated Worker program. [...] Posted 5 years ago
Workforce development positively influences economy for individuals and businesses
September is Workforce Development Month. Workforce development is an organized set of solutions to meet employment needs, and can address cultural, educational, and systemic challenges, which helps to positi[...] Posted 5 years ago
JFCS Career Services helps Petra get back on her feet and start her own counseling practice
Before moving to the U.S., Petra had a degree in mental health nursing and an established clinical services career in England, Ireland and Australia. However, now living in Minnesota, she and her f[...] Posted 5 years ago
The City of Minneapolis has officially recognized April as its inaugural “tech month” with a series of events aimed at strengthening partnerships between employers, training outfits, and public partners and making opportunities in the tech sector accessible to all residents.
In a metro-[...] Posted 5 years ago
JFCS' Vocational Rehabilitation program, which provides personalized services to individuals with disabilities who are seeking to improve their work lives or find employment, is excited to begin a new partnership with Project SEARCH! The partnership is part of JFCS Career Services’ efforts to expa[...] Posted 5 years ago
‘Many of the people who seek career assistance now often need help the most,’ Howard said of the current low unemployment rate
Sheilah Howard, who previously served as JFCS’ IT Pathways Program Manager and Data Optimization Manager, has been named the agency’s Career Services Director[...] Posted 6 years ago
By Dianne Bari • JFCS Career Services Director
Everyone loves JFCS’ new building, and the Career Services team is no exception. Our new home provides a professional physical environment that equals the level of professionalism that our staff has always provided. It sets the tone tha[...] 