Manufacturers in Minnesota are hiring now and the field offers people promising career paths as we move into economic recovery over the coming months.

Today, I participated in a CareerForce Virtual Career Fair featuring manufacturing employers from the metro, southern and northern Minnesota who are hiring now. This was one of several virtual hiring events featuring manufacturers being held during October, which is Manufacturing Month in Minnesota. Make sure to visit the hiring events calendar on CareerForceMN.com to learn more about upcoming events featuring Minnesota manufacturers.

Manufacturing jobs in Minnesota pay an average annual wage of $68,081, which is 16% higher than the state's overall average wage. Several of the current Top 30 Jobs in Demand in the state are in manufacturing, including help-production workers and first-line supervisors of production and operating workers. Getting a job in manufacturing now can put a person on a family-sustaining career path.

Here are some next steps if you are interested in a career in manufacturing:

• Find out more about manufacturing opportunities by taking a virtual tour of manufacturers on the Statewide Tour of Manufacturing website
• Learn if your interests and skills might make you a good fit for a career in manufacturing by taking an assessment on CareerForceMN.com
• Search open manufacturing positions in Minnesota by location, keyword or company.

And remember, any Minnesotan can get help exploring career opportunities in manufacturing or other fields, plus assistance for a successful job search by contacting staff at one of 50 CareerForce locations throughout the state. Help is available over the phone, online and by appointment at select locations.

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