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Workforce Resources

2025 Southwest MN Workforce Summit

The 2025 Southwest MN Workforce Summit welcomed 106 attendees at the beautiful Heritage Event Center outside of Taunton, MN. From an inspiring keynote by Gerry Hoeffner to practical insights on workplace culture, employment law, and artificial intelligence, the day was packed with valuable conversations, collaboration, and connections. Panel discussions, engaging breakout sessions, and a powerful closing by Mike Kutzke left us energized and ready to take action. Interested in joining our upcoming Employer Lunch & Learns?  Email kevin@umvrdc.org to be added to our mailing list.  View slides and handouts from our presenters below.

Nancy Walker Presentation Mike Kutzke Presentation

Southwest Minnesota Meat Processor Workforce Development Initiative Flyer

Employment Law Handouts
Paid Leave Overview ESST Law Change Independent Contractors

Employer Lunch and Learns

Labor Law Updates

Presentation
Vivid Image & Prairie Waters Marketing

PowerPoint Presentation Prairie Waters Website
Career Opportunities in the Region for Youth

Internship Program PresentationCDL Training in Schools Presentation
Small Town Vibes, Josh Hansen-Connell

 

Presentation Slides

Small Town Vibes Links
Website: smalltownvibesmn.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smalltownvibesmn/
Materials Folder (sample itineraries, etc.): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IMkNCADPDv7Qn0ETpphWoosCrTXqnib7?usp=drive_link

Gen Z and Millennial Workforce Resources
Johns Hopkins – Gen Z in the Workplace
Deloitte – Making Waves
McKinsey – Debunking Age Stereotypes in the Workplace
Society of Human Resources and Management – Recruiting Gen Z

Examples/Inspiration
KLN Family Brands is a great example of effective branding, recruitment, content generation, etc… I really encourage folks to peek at their website and Linkedin for inspiration.
https://klnfamilybrands.com/
KLN Linkedin – “Dream Manager”

https://ottertaillakescountry.com/

Employment Law Update

PowerPoint Slides
Improving Your Job Postings Using Social Media
PowerPoint Slides
Employer/Youth Connections

Powerpoint Presentation

Workforce Summit

Workforce Data/Trends

DEED Labor Market Data Resident Recruitment

Employer/Youth Connections Breakout Session

Childcare Panel Breakout Session

Child Care Slides

Strategies to Recruit/Retain Employees Breakout Session

Employee Time Off Breakout Session

New Leave Laws

Workforce Housing Panel Breakout Session

Resources, Recruitment and Retention

Workforce ResourcesUpcoming EventsDEI Employer Guide

Workforce Marketing/Recruitment

Resident Recruitment Tools

Employer Roundtable Discussion

Mentimeter Results

Our Mission

Enable the region to thrive through assisting local units of government.

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