The transportation and warehousing industry has a bright outlook in south central and southwest Minnesota, with a projected growth rate of 5.8%, nearly 13% of all new jobs in southwest and south central Minnesota are projected to be in this industry.

Transportation and warehousing is the second fastest growing industry in south central and southwest Minnesota, adding almost 1,300 jobs from 2005 to 2020. Increasing demand for workers and large numbers of openings has driven median wages higher than typical in the region, to $20.37 per hour in 2020

MNCARS helps students, parents and influencers overcome misperceptions of the industry and attract the qualified employees the industry needs. Along with career information, the MNCARS provides information about the misconceptions in the industry on its myth buster page.

Take it from Minnesotans already in the field, and see what it’s like to drive the difference.

Traditional four-year education is great for some, but not always necessary to have a fulfilling and viable career. Ready to get to work already? Choose the trucking industry, where state-of-the-art education in Minnesota puts you on the fast track for enjoying the road ahead.

Be a mind blower, a solver, an artist or a trouble shooter. The automotive collision industry needs them all. Wherever you are in your life, Collision Careers can help put you on the path to a rewarding career as a technician in the automotive collision repair industry.

Transportation Works! Get Your Future In Gear! is a 3-day summer camp for students in grades 9-12 to interactively learn about careers in transportation. Tours and hands-on activities allow students to explore and engage in this exciting and rewarding field.

Students get the opportunity to learn about transportation careers. Some of these areas may include:

• Automotive Technology
• Auto Body and Collision Repair
• Medium and Heavy Truck Technology
• Diesel and Heavy Equipment
• Aviation

Nitro-X camps are designed for middle or high school students and are hosted by Minnesota State Colleges and Minnesota High Schools. This camp offers students the opportunity to explore careers in transportation through hands-on activities with radio controlled (RC) cars. This includes learning about how vehicles work, building confidence with technical skills, working in teams to develop life and employability skills, gaining exposure to industry and showing off their RC skills with a race.

Check back in early spring for dates, locations, and registration!

Being able to identify, communicate and prove your skills is essential! Knowing your skills can help you explore different career options that match your abilities and interests. This can be especially useful as you start thinking about what you might want to do after high school.

Need some help?

If you struggle with identifying your skills, you are not alone. Some studies have indicated that 80-85% of people cannot identify, sell and prove their skills during the job search process.

• Help yourself identify your skills by thinking about what someone else would say about your skills. What would your teacher, supervisor, peer, parent or friend say are your skills?
• Think about the tasks you do regularly and break them down into specific skills. For example, if you help with household chores, you might have time management and teamwork skills.
• Watch the Skills for Success video below

Sell your Skills!

When you're applying for your next steps, think of yourself as a salesperson. Practice talking about your unique skills, experiences, and qualities before the interview. Get advice from trusted adults, guidance counselors, and professionals at career fairs to improve how you present yourself.

Develop and Maintain a Quality Workforce for South Central Minnesota

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Website: www.workforcecouncil.org
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