Volume: 2 Number: 7
July, 2009

Hello,
Many of the organizations we are working with today are experiencing a high volume of people seeking guidance in finding employment. Our partners are reporting that people in all skill levels are using their services. Working with Diversity Minnesota ensures that you are reaching committed em

ployment counselors who are matching skilled and professional people to your opportunities. This aspect of Diversity Minnesota, among many programs we offer, keeps employers connected to Minnesota talent from all backgrounds and cultures.

Warmest Regards,
Colette
Diversity Minnesota Editor

The Department of Corrections is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment where all employees feel valued, safe, and free from harassment of any kind. It's our highest priority to make sure that all employees and potential employees have equal access to opportunities for employment, assignments, and promotion. All new employees participate in diversity training.

This Issue:

Featured Diversity Leader- State of Minnesota Department of Corrections
Featured Organization - HIRED
The Power of Personal Perception
MINNESOTAJOBS.COM Named a Top 100 Job Board
Sponsor Spotlight - Metropolitan Council and Metro Transit
FREE Sponsorships on Diversity Minnesota

Local Events:

Diversity Discussion Group - July 10th
Dragon Festival (Asian Pacific Heritage Festival) - July 11th
Now & The Future, Wine and Cheese Reception - July 14th
ADA Anniversary - July 24th
Keepers Pow Wow - July 25th
Diversity Minnesota's Ethnic and Cultural Event Calendar
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Quick Links:

HIRED, founded in 1968, is a leading Twin Cities area provider of job-skills training and employment training. HIRED assists disadvantaged people and other job seekers to become qualified for and obtain employment. HIRED enrolls more than 8,000 persons annually in a number of programs designed to assist low-income adults, dislocated workers, welfare-to-work individuals, refugees and youth. In addition, HIRED provides recruitment and retention services for hundreds of employers each year.

The Power of Personal Perception

We so easily take it for granted that, just because we are part of the human race, we automatically share the reality of others, share their perspectives and, above all, share their perceptions. But we don’t.

MINNESOTAJOBS.COM Named a Top 100 Job Board

Congratulations to our sister site MINNESOTAJOBS.COM for being recognized as a top 100 job board by WEDDLE's, the world's largest publisher of print guides to job boards!

For the full press release and to learn more about WEDDLE's, click here.

Free Sponsorship on Diversity Minnesota

As a purely Minnesota resource, Diversity Minnesota is meeting face to face with cultural, religious and other specialized organizations on a daily basis. Sponsoring Diversity Minnesota has many rewards for diversity-minded Minnesota employers.

For a limited time, each month Diversity Minnesota will be randomly selecting a company to receive a 30 day FREE sponsorship! Just have your HR manager complete a simple form here and your company or organization will be entered in our monthly drawing.

We will announce the winner in next month's newsletter. Be sure you're signed up to receive next month's edition!

To become a sponsor of this newsletter, please email ColetteB@DiversityMinnesota.com
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