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Summer 2025 Training Sessions

DATE & TIME TITLE OBJECTIVES TRAINER
Tuesday, May 13
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Education, Training, and the Workforce: Data Tools for Research and Career Exploration This training will focus on DEED data and tools that assess and measure the connections between education and training programs in the state with employment and wage outcomes. We will cover tools such as Graduate Employment Outcomes (GEO), the Statewide Longitudinal Education Data System (SLEDS), Occupations in Demand, and more!

Carson Gorecki

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Tuesday, May 27
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Labor Market Information Training for Career Tools This training is offered for any DEED and DEED partner staff who are interested in learning more about state and local labor markets, and resources accessible through the Labor Market Information Office.
  1. Receive a brief overview of the current Minnesota labor market
  2. Learn how to navigate and use DEED's Labor Market Information data tools, with an emphasis on career-seeking tools
  3. Identify ways to use the relevant data found on the LMI site to understand the local economy to provide the best job guidance
Ask questions about specific scenarios to your role

Tim O'Neill

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Thursday, May 29
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Northeast Minnesota Workforce Data & Trends This presentation will provide a comprehensive look at the region's labor market conditions, characteristics, and trends. Using the most accurate and current information available this session will include employment and unemployment numbers, wages, job vacancies, projections, and more!

Carson Gorecki

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Friday, May 30
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Labor Market Information Training for Businesses & Media This training is offered for any DEED and DEED partner staff who are interested in learning more about state and local labor markets, and resources accessible through the Labor Market Information Office.
  1. Receive a brief overview of the current Minnesota labor market
  2. Learn how to navigate and use DEED's Labor Market Information data tools, with an emphasis on those tools that can assist Businesses and the Media
  3. Identify ways to use the relevant data found on the LMI site to understand the local economy
Ask questions about specific scenarios to your role

Tim O'Neill

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Tuesday, June 3
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Understanding Minnesota's Labor Market Trends 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 accessible 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, industry growth, hiring demand, and projections
Ask questions pertaining to current trends and how to find out more using DEED's labor market tools and resources

Tim O'Neill

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Tuesday, June 10
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Southeast Minnesota Healthcare Workforce Data & Trends This presentation examines Southeast Minnesota's healthcare workforce using current labor market data. The presentation will cover employment numbers, wages, job vacancies, future projections, and demographic characteristics of healthcare workers along with in-demand occupations and training programs. These insights support practical workforce planning and development in the region's healthcare industry.

Amanda Blaschko

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Wednesday, June 18
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wage Data: Your Secret Weapon for Solving Staffing Challenges in Long-Term Care Struggling with staff shortages? Tired of losing qualified candidates to competitors? You're not alone, but you do have little-known resources at your fingertips. Discover how Minnesota DEED's Labor Market Information (LMI) can transform your recruitment and retention strategy with powerful, actionable wage data. While compensation isn't the only factor in staffing success, it's often the deciding factor for potential employees choosing between multiple offers.
In this practical session, you'll learn:
  • How to access DEED's comprehensive wage database (completely free to your facility!)
  • Techniques to benchmark your compensation against local competitors
  • Strategies to leverage these data for immediate improvements in recruitment outcomes
  • Ways to use market insights to reduce staff turnover
Stop guessing what you should be paying and start making data-driven decisions that attract and keep quality staff. This session delivers practical tools you can implement immediately to address your most pressing staffing challenges.

Anthony Schaffhauser

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Thursday, September 4
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Central Minnesota Workforce Data & Trends This presentation will provide a comprehensive look at the region's labor market conditions, characteristics, and trends. Using the most accurate and current information available this session will include employment and unemployment numbers, wages, job vacancies, projections, and more!

Luke Greiner

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Wednesday, September 17
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Southwest Minnesota Workforce Data & Trends 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 accessible 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 Southwest Minnesota, including labor force trends, industry growth, hiring demand, and projections
Ask questions pertaining to current trends and how to find out more using DEED's labor market tools and resources

Luke Greiner

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Tuesday, October 7
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
South Central Minnesota Manufacturing Workforce Data & Trends This presentation examines South Central Minnesota's manufacturing workforce using current labor market data. The presentation will cover employment numbers, wages, job vacancies, and future projections along with in-demand occupations. These insights support practical workforce planning and development in the region's manufacturing sector.

Amanda Blaschko

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Recorded LMI Training Sessions

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)

Data Tool Tutorials (printable pdf) | (video)

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