Tag: DEED
Innovative program aims to evaluate impact of helping Minnesotans get back...
As a longtime restaurant manager, Victor Obisakin knows what it’s like to stay busy on your feet. Anyone who works in the industry knows...
As Minnesota sees lowest unemployment rate ever, efforts are underway to...
New research from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) suggests a swift economic recovery from the early days of the pandemic,...
Minnesota proposes ‘Office of New Americans’ to offer career services to...
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has proposed a new initiative that would deliver career readiness services to Minnesota’s immigrant workers.
The...
Top African immigrant in Minnesota state government departing to join Biden...
After three years leading Gov. Walz’s efforts in providing resources and training to Minnesota workers and businesses as deputy commissioner in the state’s economic...
Asst. Commissioner Hajimumin: Minnesota benefits when immigrant businesses succeed
In my first three months of work as the Assistant Commissioner for Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, I have been fortunate to meet with so...
DEED hands out computers as coronavirus spotlights digital divide
On September 23, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) distributed one hundred free computer packages for Minnesotans in need. Dozens of...
Deputy Commissioner Warfa: Training opportunities for Minnesotans looking for in-demand jobs
There are about 60,000 jobs posted in Minnesota right now. Minnesota employers are hiring. But jobs in demand now have shifted in some cases...
Minnesota creates office for immigrant and refugee affairs led by Anisa...
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has named Anisa Hajimumin as Assistant Commissioner of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. Hajimumin will serve as the...
Minnesota addressing racial disparities amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Stay at Home order is lifted, but that doesn’t mean it’s a complete return to normal. Governor Walz asks us to #StaySafeMN to...
Message from Deputy Commissioner Warfa on COVID-19 assistance to Minnesota workforce
Editor's note: Deputy Commissioner Hamse Warfa originally sent this message to Mshale eNewsletter subscribers on May 7, 2020.
My name is Hamse Warfa and I...
Governor Walz and Afro Deli’s Kahin give updates on COVID-19 impact
Governor Walz at Monday's daily COVID-19 briefing invited Abdirahman Kahin, owner of Afro Deli and the 2018 African Awards Business of the Year, to...