DEPARTMENT: Employment and Economic Assistance
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
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Update From Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board And Proclamation Of September 2025 As Workforce Development Month In Dakota County
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Receive updates about the activities and programs of the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board (WDB) and proclaim September 2025 as Workforce Development Month in Dakota County.
SUMMARY
The month of September is a time to honor workforce development leaders and staff across Minnesota, as well as draw attention to the resources available to those looking for work and to employers who need workers now. Workforce development professionals throughout the state are working hard to connect all Minnesotans who need work with employment and to help employers reach often-overlooked labor pools.
The WDB's mission is "to lead, collaborate and provide linkages that facilitate workforce planning and support economic development, providing individuals, families, employers and the community opportunities to transform lives through optimal employment." See Attachment: Workforce Development Board Overview, for more information about the WDB.
Representatives from the WDB's executive committee will update the Dakota County Board on items including the plan of work, the current economic situation relative to the workforce, services to youth and adults, program innovations, key labor force statistics, and accomplishments and challenges over the past year.
OUTCOMES
* 3.0 percent - May 2025 Unemployment Rate for Dakota County; 3.5 percent in June, 3.7 percent in July
* $41.39 - Average Wage at Placement - State Dislocated Worker Program
* $20.03 - Average Wage at Placement - Minnesota Family Investment Program
* 4,328 - number of residents in 2024 who accessed in-person services at CareerForce West St. Paul
* 760 - number of residents that attended the 2025 Teen Job Fair at the Dakota County Western Service Center/Galaxie Libra...
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