You may not realize it, but Minnesota’s West Central reg ion is one of the coolest places to live, learn, and work! Okay, it does get cold in the winter, but that’s why they make long underwear.

With eight post-secondary schools, the region has a great reputation for training and employing highly skilled workers. This high concentration of colleges and universities not only increases the number of smart people, it increases the number of creative, young people in the region.

This website will give you the information you need to choose a good paying job. Did you know about 240 jobs are posted on Minnesota Works (Minnesota's Job Bank) in our area? But even better, if you are looking for meaningful work, nearly 2,000 jobs are left unfilled because employers are having a heck of a time finding skilled workers.

Click on the links above to get information on interesting jobs, wages, how much education you may or may not need, and which employers are hiring for the job you want. You can start your job search by taking a career assessment, by selecting jobs that meet your current education level or salary requirements, or by scheduling an appointment with a specialist at your local Minnesota Workforce Center.