Tag: Minnesota DEED
Togo-born Ama Eli Akakpo and Mitzi Hobot named as directors at...
Commissioner Matt Varilek of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) on Friday named Togo-born Ama Eli Akakpo as the new director...
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...
Abdiwahab Mohamed appointed to permanent role as assistant commissioner
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Abdiwahab Mohamed as Assistant Commissioner for Immigrant and Refugee...
Review your broadband map to improve border-to-border access
Recently, Governor Tim Walz announced that internet providers will receive nearly $100 million in funding to expand broadband coverage to more Minnesotans. This largest-ever...
Abdiwahab Mohamed appointed temporary assistant commissioner by state employment agency
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has appointed Abdiwahab Mohamed as its temporary Assistant Commissioner for Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. Mohamed,...
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...
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...
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...
‘DEED taking lead to ensure African businesses get assistance’: An interview...
Mshale interviewed Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan today on the state's COVID-19 response and impact on the African immigrant business community as well as...