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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth Communications Office
Mayor Roger J. Reinert
411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information, please call 218-730-5309
DATE: 8/1/2014
SUBJECT: Construction trades seeking diverse talent
BY: Pakou Ly, Public Information Coordinator

 

Construction trades seeking diverse talent
 
 
[Duluth, MN] - The construction trades are seeing a rebound in growth thanks to many development projects in Duluth and the surrounding area. Several Duluth organizations are partnering to get the word out about the availability of these jobs, training programs, and apprenticeship programs. The industry is in need of people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those looking to work in a critical industry that supports economic growth. Women, Native Americans, and people of color are especially encouraged to attend.
 
Interested individuals can attend a special workshop on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at
Community Action Duluth building
2424 West 5th Street, Duluth
           
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
 
Meet union representatives from: Carpenters, Sheet Metal, Roofers, Bricklayers, Painters, Iron Workers, laborers, electricians, plumbers and more.
 
Questions can be directed to:
 
Rhonda Rutford, Business Services Representative
Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED)
Minnesota WorkForce Center - Duluth
402 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 302-8406
 
 

This workshop is sponsored by THE EMPLOYMENT TABLE, a local collaborative of government, non-profits, area labor councils and other organizations created to increase prosperity and get residents into sustainable employment.

 

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