Labor Market Information Training

Fall 2026 Training Sessions
| DATE & TIME | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | TRAINER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, September 24
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Career Exploration Tools 101 | What occupations are in demand in Minnesota? What are the starting wages for these occupations? What type of education and skills sets are needed? This training is offered for any DEED and DEED partner staff who are interested in answering these types of questions. Emphasis will be on DEED Labor Market Information (LMI) data tools, with an additional look at outside resources that can assist with career exploration. |
Tim O'Neill |
| Tuesday, September 29
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Education, Training, and Employment: Labor Market Information for Workforce Alignment | This one hour webinar will highlight some of the most useful data and tools that the Minnesota Labor Market Information Office provides to track and measure connections between our education and training systems and the workforce. We will walk through tools including Graduate Employment Outcomes (GEO), the Statewide Longitudinal Education Data System (SLEDS), Career Pathways, Occupations in Demand, and more! This webinar is for anyone working in local workforce development, career guidance, or just interested in how these systems interact in our state. |
Carson Gorecki |
| Wednesday, September 30
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
South Central Labor Market Update | This presentation takes a close look at the labor market in South Central Minnesota, covering population and labor force trends and projections, key industry trends, employment projections, wages, and workforce demographics. |
Amanda Blaschko |
| Thursday, October 1
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
What's Happening in Northwest Minnesota's Job Market? | The Northwest Minnesota labor market is shifting, and if you're making hiring, training, or economic development decisions, you need to know the trends. This presentation provides a data-driven look at the forces reshaping our regional labor market, including:
* Which industries and occupations are experiencing the highest demand? * What industries and occupations are expected to be in the highest demand in the future? * What are competitive wages? * What demographic trends impact workforce availability now and into the future? |
Anthony Schaffhauser |
| Thursday, October 22
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
The Latest in Northeast Minnesota's Labor Market | Join me for a Northeast Minnesota labor market update. I will provide a summary of the latest data available and dive into some of the trends in employment, unemployment, labor force, and wages. We will examine how the region compares and contrasts with the rest of the state over recent months and years. I encourage people to bring their questions! |
Carson Gorecki |
| Thursday, October 22
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Understanding Minnesota's Labor Market | This presentation is offered for any DEED and DEED partner staff who are interested in learning more about state and local labor markets, and resources available through the Labor Market Information Office
1. Learn about DEED's Labor Market Information Office and resources available 2. Learn about current labor market trends in Minnesota, including labor force trends, demographic shifts, industry growth, hiring demand, and employment projections 3. Ask questions pertaining to current trends and how to find out more using DEED's labor market tools and resources |
Tim O'Neill |
Recorded LMI Training Sessions
- The Latest in Northeast Minnesota’s Labor Market - June 2026 - hosted by Carson Gorecki, Northeast Regional Labor Market Analyst
- Labor Market Information to Connect Education, Training, and the Workforce - January 8, 2026 - hosted by Carson Gorecki, Northeast Regional Labor Market Analyst
- Northeast Minnesota Workforce Data & Trends - May 29, 2025 - hosted by Carson Gorecki, Northeast Regional Labor Market Analyst
- Education, Training, and Workforce Data Tools for Research and Career Exploration - May 13, 2025 - hosted by Carson Gorecki, Northeast Regional Labor Market Analyst
- Employment Projections, Wages and Occupations in Demand - May 7, 2025 - hosted by Amanda Blaschko, Southeast Regional Labor Market Analyst
- Labor Market Information at the Intersection of Education, Training and the Workforce, hosted by Carson Gorecki, Northeast Regional Labor Market Analyst
- Labor Market Information Training for Career Tools, hosted by Tim O'Neill, Twin Cities Regional Labor Market Analyst
- Labor Market Information Training for Research, Economic Development, and Grant Writing, hosted by Carson Gorecki, Northeast Regional Labor Market Analyst
- Labor Market Information Training for HR, Workforce Development, and Educators, hosted by Carson Gorecki, Northeast Regional Labor Market Analyst
- Understanding Northeast Minnesota's Labor Market, hosted by Carson Gorecki, Northeast Regional Labor Market Analyst
- Labor Market Information Tool Training for Grant Writing & Economic Development Professionals, hosted by Carson Gorecki, Northeast Regional Labor Market Analyst
Videos and Tutorials
These videos and tutorials can help you better understand our labor market information. If you have questions about how to use any of our data tools, click on the links below to access a virtual training session, a video tutorial, or a step-by-step PDF tutorial or contact your regional labor market analyst.
Data Tool Virtual Training (video)
- DEED Career Pathways Virtual Training Session
- 2022-2032 Employment Outlook (EO) Virtual Training Session
- Graduate Employment Outcomes (GEO) Virtual Training Session
- Job Vacancy Survey (JVS) Virtual Training Session
- Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) Virtual Training Session
- Occupations in Demand (OID) Virtual Training Session
Data Tool Tutorials (printable pdf) | (video)
- DEED Career Pathways Worksheet | For Counselors and Teachers - Helpful Hints (PDF)
- 2022-2032 Employment Outlook (EO)
- Graduate Employment Outcomes (GEO) Printable Tutorial | Graduate Employment Outcomes Video Tutorial
- Job Skills Transferability Assessment (JobSTAT)
- Job Vacancy Survey (JVS)
- Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)
- Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) Printable Tutorial | Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics Video Tutorial
- Occupations in Demand (OID) | Occupations in Demand Video Tutorial
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW)