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Every great technology has transformed work, and AI is no exception. While many fear mass unemployment, AI's biggest impact is task transformation — routine work is increasingly handled by AI, freeing people to focus on judgment, creativity, and human connection. Marketers refine strategy instead of drafting first versions; analysts move faster from data to insight; customer service teams let AI handle basic queries while they tackle complex cases. This is changing what "

It’s Spring! With a new season comes a time for reflection and positive change. If you’ve been job searching without success, it may be time to adjust your approach or schedule a practice interview with your coach. And if your target job is shrinking or disappearing in your market, this may be the moment to reevaluate your career direction. If so, 2026 is the perfect year to pivot.

The job search is hard, particularly if you were laid off. Add age to the mix, and it instantly becomes even more difficult. It’s an unfortunate fact but ageism does exist in the job market. In fact, recent AARP research on work and jobs shows that almost 66% of workers over 50 reports observing or experiencing age discrimination in their workplace. The good news is that you have the power to push back against ageism in your job search. The key is to first understand what

Negotiating your salary can feel intimidating—so much so that many people prefer to bypass this step. Worries about appearing greedy, damaging the relationship with a future boss, risking the offer, or not “deserving” more can shut down the conversation before it even begins. But here’s the truth: every year, candidates leave thousands - if not millions —of dollars - on the table simply because they don’t negotiate. Here is the good news - it’s a critical part of the job se

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shown us the future isn't coming, it's already here! It’s reshaping how we live and work, including the...

By Raul Sanchez, Minnesota Job Partners A virtual job interview is an opportunity to showcase your skills and experience to a potential...

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Hi, my name is Ralph. I would like to tell you about my story. I had worked at a steel mill for 13 years when we received word that the...

By Maria Isabel Gonzalez When I got laid off, it was a shock. I was supposed to be promoted, but instead I found myself sitting at a...

An interview with Toni Amenrud, Kitchen Tune Up franchise owner How did you hear about Minnesota Job Partners and the CLIMB program? I...

By Joanne Hager I couldn’t go through another layoff as a tradeswoman and breadwinner. My mental health and my bank account couldn’t...

Krishna Chand knows how to seize opportunity – whether it’s behind-the-wheel as a trucker or in front of a computer as a technologist. ...

Now is a great time to start a truck driving career. The trucking industry is in dire need of qualified truck drivers. Huge demand for...

By Imogene Ervin ​ Unfortunately, I was one of the millions of people who was let go from my job during the COVID pandemic. After taking...

I am Zariyah. Wife and mother of three beautiful children. Fully employed in a cosmetology career I love. My job search motto: Never...

By Fong Vang ​ It's been a little over a year since I was laid off. I worked at a steel mill, where I thought I would stay for a while...

By Deb ​ When COVID-19 hit, Deb was laid off from a law firm, where she worked at the front desk as an administrative assistant,...

By Thomas Buol I find it difficult to succinctly express the full blessing that the Dislocated Worker program provided me. I had no idea...

By Jessica Adolph ​ The pandemic adversely affected the corporate travel industry, so as much as I loved my company, I knew my chances of...

By Robert “Barney” Barnwell ​ I was registering patients for a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at a church in South Minneapolis. The WiFi...