Komal Sri-Kumar, an economist who runs an independent research

Komal Sri-Kumar, an economist who runs an independent research shop, says the employment figures released Friday contain “enough information for the yellow light to flash for investors, the Federal Reserve and the Trump administration.”

He writes in an opinion piece published on Business Insider that widespread underemployment and stagnant wages mean there has effectively been no economic recovery “for a significant portion of the US labor force.”

Read more about the story by clicking on this link. https://www.businessinsider.com/more-americans-working-more-than-one-job-to-make-ends-meet-2017-8?fbclid=IwAR077n6RJ4g1I75ZTsiEFVZ4y4gltlpkWlPRGE4wxGi0PFfp9nCugSAszUM

Link for classes at Saint Paul Library. https://sppl.bibliocommons.com/events/search/fq=types:(5a6b42356d697e2500299826)

Saint Paul Public Library offers events: An employment counselor from Ramsey County Workforce Solutions will be available during Open Lab to help you in your job search. Drop in and take advantage of the expert guidance of someone who can help you look for a new job!

Saint Paul Public Library offers events like:

One-on-one technology assistance with:

• Job applications and resumes
• Emailing, Internet, and Google
• Computer programs like Word and PowerPoint

Helping people find jobs or better jobs.

Link for Employment Assistance for Ramsey County. https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/assistance-support/employment-assistance-0

Do you live in a home built before 1978? ESNDC offers free in home blood lead testing (a quick finger poke) for children and pregnant women, free lead remediation up to $1200 worth of work by a certified Lead Certified Contractor, Free In Home Lead Assessments, and a Window Replacement program for homes with original windows whom have children under 6 yrs old living in the home or one that visits frequently. ESNDC works with both home owners and property owners. Not sure if you have lead in the home? Give us a call to schedule a free in home lead assessment 651 288-8751. Services are available to all Ramsey County residents!

Early Notification System

1. Applicant’s Name: City of Saint Paul

2. Project Description: Notice of Public Comment Period for amendments to the 2018 and 2019 Consolidated Plans which move funding in the amount of $446,179 from the Business Activity to the Acquisition Activity. Copies of the 2018 and 2019 Consolidated Plans are available at: www.stpaul.gov/conplan or at the Department of Planning and Economic Development (25 West 4th Street, #1100) Public Comment Period runs December 7, 2019 through January 6, 2020

3. Contact Person for Questions on Project: Name: Julie Hostak Phone number: 651-266-8545 Email address: Julie.Hostak@ci.stpaul.mn.us

Do you want to learn to drive a bus, snowplow, or other commercial vehicle? We only have two information sessions left, don’t miss out on this opportunity! 

To learn more, visit here to see future dates.

Wednesday, December 11
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
East Side Learning Hub@Harding
1526 East Sixth Street, Saint Paul
Click on link for flyer: CDL_Dec_Flyer

https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/human-resources/jobs/commercial-drivers-license-cdl-informational-session

Enroll in the Saint Paul EMS Academy to become a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Tuition, textbooks, uniforms, and equipment are paid for by the academy, and participants receive an hourly wage to attend class. We seek diverse young adults of Ramsey County interested in starting a career in emergency medicine.

For more information and instructions to apply, please visit here. 

Applications due 01/10/2020

Did you know Saint Paul Public Library offers drop-in assistance for:

• Resume Writing
• Job Searches
• Online Applications
• General Computer Questions
• Computer Skill Certifications

Click this link to find an Open Lab at a Library near you.  Dates, Times Places.

Click on the link below to find out more job information in the city of Saint Paul, MN.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stpaul?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending

Elevate Registrations for City of St. Paul Employment

Do you have questions about the City of Saint Paul’s hiring process? Attend one of these sessions! You will receive tips on how to navigate through our application system, learn about our hiring process, and discover the many careers available with us.

This session is approximately 2 hours long and includes a presentation. Please plan to arrive at the beginning of the session; however not required.

To see the full schedule and more information, visit www.stpaul.gov/elevate.

Date, Times, and Places. https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/human-resources/jobs/elevate-employment-information-session

The Next Step Fund, made possible by the McKnight Foundation.

The Next Step Fund, made possible by the McKnight Foundation, provides project grants up to $5,000 to artists, creators, and makers in any discipline for the purpose of career development and artistic achievement. Applicants may be at any stage of their career, but must demonstrate achievement in their artistic field and have a history of public presentation or community contribution.

This is a highly competitive program and to help applicants, MRAC offers grant workshops and, new this year, we are also offering draft review of applications before the Monday January 27, 2020 deadline. 

Upcoming workshops in the community include: 

• Thursday, December 5 @ 3:30 pm — 5:00 pm  at In Progress in Saint Paul
• Wednesday, December 11 @ 10:00 am — 11:30 am  at Off-Leash Art Box in South Minneapolis
• Monday, January 6, 2020 @ 6:00 pm — 7:30 pm  at UROC in North Minneapolis
• Tuesday, January 7, 2020 @ 2:00 pm — 3:30 pm  at All My Relations Arts in Minneapolis
• Wednesday, January 8, 2020 @ 4:00 pm — 5:30 pm  at the Arts Consortium of Carver County Arts Center in Victoria
• Saturday, January 11, 2020 @ 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm  at the Merriam Park Library in Saint Paul. This workshop will be ASL interpreted and Live Captioned.

Sign-up for a workshop at the links above and reach out for sample grants and draft support. More information is available at https://mrac.org/grants/next-step-fund/