RCLLG May Newsletter

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Newsletter Content:

1. Announcing our June Program

2. May Program Summary

3. MN Thrives 2022 Campaign

4. RCLLG's MN Legislative Priorities

5. Previous RCLLG Monthly Programs

R.S.V.P!

June Members' Program

RCLLG Monthly Programs are open to all elected/appointed officials and staff of RCLLG member organizations.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Ramsey County Public Safety Update

Friday, June 10 | 7:30 – 9:00 AM | Zoom Meeting

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi will share data from his office related to recent increases in violent crime, describe how he and other county leaders have responded, and seek feedback and input from meeting participants. He will discuss new sources of funding, relevant policies and initiatives, and legislative efforts.

Attendance is FREE! All RCLLG member communities and organizations are invited – please share this invitation with your elected officials and staff!

RCLLG May Program

Summary

Last Friday, May 13th, RCLLG members attended the "Ramsey County Workforce Trends" program. The program began with a presentation from Erin Olsen and Ling Becker. Erin is the Director of Strategic Research at RealTime Talent and Ling is the Director of Workforce Solutions at Ramsey County.

We learned that as of March 2022, the unemployment rate in Ramsey County is 2.6%, compared to 7.8% in Q1 of 2021. There is a forecast of 0.3% average annual growth for Ramsey County. The tech industry is the largest industry in Ramsey County and the MSP tech industry is one of the largest in the Nation. There is a 2.1% unemployment rate in the Ramsey County tech industry. 64% of IT roles in Ramsey County are fully onsite, the rest being hybrid or remote. (82% of all roles are fully onsite in Ramsey County). We also learned that the digital divide is anticipated to increase. More workers will need ample remote working resources (internet, technology) and digital literacy.

Mike Hauswirth of US Bank and Chair of the St. Paul Chamber’s Education and Workforce Committee and 2022 Board Chair-Elect, shared the 2022 Priorities of the St. Paul Chamber. Career Connect Day is October 18, 2022.

Jenny Moore, Career Pathways Coordinator for White Bear Lake Area Schools and White Bear Chamber of Commerce Member, shared information about the Business Education Network ("BEN"). In the last five years, BEN has created 300+ paid internships and also provides industry recognized credentials, grant funding, job shadows, scholarships, and college credits.

Resources

• School District Career Pathway Info 
• Ramsey County Workforce Partners
• If you would like to be added to the invite list for the annual Employer Engagement Breakfast for WBL Career Pathways on August 17, please email jennifer.moore@isd624.org.

Check out the 'notes' for more resources!

January: On January 21, we held a legislative update in which we heard from multiple State legislators. The members of RCLLG and the Minnesota State Representatives talked about a variety of issues, including mental health, housing, education, crime, climate change, and more. We heard what bills our legislators are creating and supporting, especially those regarding mental health.

February: On February 11, we heard from a panel of community service organizations who focus on food security. This meeting provided an opportunity for RCLLG members to learn how food is brought to those in need in our communities, and how we as local government entities can find some ways to provide support individually or collectively.

March: On March 11, we heard from Maplewood's Mental Health Outreach Team (MHOT) and Roseville's Community Action Team (CAT) on their challenges and benefits in embedding a social worker into their emergency response teams.

April: On April 8, RCLLG members attended "Mental Health: From Pandemic to Endemic" and heard from representatives from Ramsey County and NAMI Minnesota on we can learn to live with the pandemic’s effects and understand how the past two years has affected mental health in our communities.