workforce

Younger Minnesotans aren't having kids, aren't buying homes, and aren't sticking around. Why?

The cost and availability of childcare can be a challenge for parents of young children. To talk about the issues of childcare in the workforce I was joined by Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation's Gail Cruikshank. She explains that 24% of parents surveyed withdrew from the workforce or denied employment due to childcare arrangements.

A St. Cloud workforce training center was awarded a grant to help provide more opportunities for job seekers.

Local employers looking to diversify their workforce have an opportunity to learn more about the different cultures we have in St. Cloud.

For over 20 year Talon Innovations has been manufacturing high purity components for the semi-conductor, medical and aerospace industries.

Gov. Mark Dayton has hired a new state official to help make Minnesota's workforce more diverse. Dayton announced the selection of James Burroughs as the state's chief inclusion officer.

Affordable housing for those in the workforce has become a growing concern around the region.

The Minnesota Senate has passed a funding bill for state agencies and programs that would freeze state employee pay and reduce the size of the state workforce. The Senate voted 37-29 on Wednesday for the $600 million state government bill.