Duluth Workforce Development

The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a 1099 Independent Contractor Workforce Engagement & Inclusion Specialist who will support the Chambers's Drive for 5 Job Placement Services program by advancing employer engagement, supporting inclusive workforce strategies, and leading data tracking and evaluation efforts. This role will serve as a key connector between employers, workforce partners, and program participants, while helping ensure equitable access to opportunities and strong program outcomes.

Drive for 5 prioritizes training for populations that face the largest disparities in employment: people of color, people with disabilities, people who lack stable housing, and other people who face barriers to family-sustaining employment. The ideal candidate would have experience working with the aforementioned populations.

For more information and instructions to apply, visit: https://duluthchamber.com/job-posting/workforce-engagement-inclusion-specialist-independent-contractor-1099/

Join us for our June Job Fair happening this afternoon from 2–4 PM and meet local employers who are hiring now!
FREE parking is available for job seekers in the Civic Center Ramp next door to our building during the event. Simply bring your license plate information to the front desk when you arrive to redeem.

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🔜 Make the move to CareerForce.MN.gov! On June 10, 2026, we will bid a fond farewell to MinnesotaWorks.net. Considered state of the art when it first launched in 2007, the site is now ready for retirement, to be replaced by a site that is mobile-friendly, has more job search resources and is easier to access.

⚡ CareerForce.MN.gov becomes the new official state labor exchange on June 10 - so check it out now! Hundreds of thousands of job seekers and employers have visited the site in the past year - tallying a total of nearly 5 million pageviews.

Find out about all the great resources on Minnesota's official career exploration and job search resource - and make the move to CareerForce.MN.gov today! https://careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-blog/farewell-minnesotaworksnet-welcome-careerforcemngov

CareerForce in Duluth will be closed Monday, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

CareerForce in Duluth is CLOSED today, May 21, for a regional staff development event. Regular business hours will resume on Friday, May 22.

Life House is hiring!

Join our team at Sol House as a Youth Advocate. Learn more about this opportunity at: lifehouseduluth.org/contact/careers/

Please share this post to help spread the word! Life House staff love working here for our supportive team culture, flexible PTO, and our mission-driven work that ensures no young person is left alone, uncared for, or fending for themselves.

Save the Date for MADE Here 2026

Join us at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center on November 9-10, 2026, for the MADE Here event. This regional showcase highlights the strength of manufacturing and technology across Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin.

Registration is now open. Secure your spot today to participate in this premier manufacturing event.

Congratulations to our amazing MFIP team! So proud to get to work with them

Looking ahead: CareerForce in Duluth will be CLOSED one week from today on Thursday, May 21, 2026 for a regional staff development event.

Interested in assisting immigrants and refugees in the Northland access resources? We’re looking for a Systems Navigator for our New Neighbors Program — a social service access hub we began in 2026 in partnership with and ESHARA.

Check out the job description at www.ywcaduluth.org/join-our-team

🚨 Job closes on Friday 5/15