1. MANUFACTURING IN MINNESOTA Manufacturer’s Week in Minnesota

2. JUST THE “Minnesota” FACTS MANUFACTURING REPRESENTS 14% private sector jobs 300,000 jobs statewide $33.7 billion to our economy

3. MANUFACTURING BUSINESSES NEEDS WORKERS ! Skilled Production Higher Education Scientists and Engineers

4. MANUFACTURING JOBS CONCENTRATION Computer and electronic products Food manufacturing Fabricated metal products Machinery & production Renewable energy

5. Minnesota WorkForce Centers 49 locations in Minnesota Your library, workshop headquarters and job search office Offer quick online access to MinnesotaWorks.net, ISEEK & Labor Market information

6. WFC Manufacturing Offerings Green Power classes National Career Readiness Certification 1 Day Green Generalist Program Workshops on Green & Sustainable Jobs Labor Market Information

7. NEW Minnesota Opportunity! –RIGHT SKILLS NOW –MINNESOTA MANUFACTURING AND WORKFORCE TRAINING PILOT PROGRAM –FAST TRACK EDUCATION AND TRAINING

8. WEBSITES ISEEK.org Careeronestop.org MinnesotaWorks.net PositivelyMinnesota.com MnManufacturingCareers.org

9. MINNESOTAWORKS.NET Jobs on Minnesota Works.net increased 69% from 2009-2010 69,000+ Active Resumes 45,000+ Active Job Listings

10. Enhanced features BULLET 3

18. Manufacturing Jobs on MinnesotaWorks.net From October 1 – September 30, 2011 11.6% of the jobs on Minnesota Works.net were from the Manufacturing sector. 45% Production, installation and maintenance 10% Transportation and moving materials 9% Administrative 7% Architecture & engineering

19. Investing in a Better Resume Matters 95% of employers indicated that resumes on our site provide the information they need 47% of job seekers who posted a resume were contacted by a verified employer for interview Source: MinnesotaWorks.net Employer & Job Seeker Surveys, 2010

20. JACKIE’S TOP 5 MATCHING CAPABILITY Resume to Jobs Occupation Unique Keyword(s) NO-FEE FOR BOTH SEEKERS & EMPLOYERS REAL EMPLOYERS ---- REAL JOBS IMPROVED REPUTATION – INCREASED REFERRALS PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE

21. QUESTIONS Jacqueline Buck Outreach and Training MinnesotaWorks.net / WorkForce Centers Jacqueline.buck@state.mn.us