Duluth Workforce Development

Tools & Resources for Employers

• Recruiting Ideas for Employers - Action Guide: Download Here
• Diversity & Inclusion Employer Action Guide: Download Here
• Hiring and Employing Individuals with Disabilities: Learn More
• Tips for Expanding and Diversifying Your Work Team: PDF
• Tips for Hiring Teens: PDF

Employer Services

CareerForce Duluth provides customized assistance to employers to help with their workforce needs.  Our knowledgeable and experienced staff can help employers develop a strategic approach for recruiting, hiring, and training needs.  We also offer opportunities for business representatives to participate in local and regional workforce initiatives.   

Attract Talent

Develop Talent

Retain Talent

Learn more about our workforce resources for employers here.

Talent Development Program

The Talent Development Program (TDP) offers direct financial assistance to train incumbent workers and improve economic competitiveness of regional businesses. TDP provides matching grants to support direct training costs for current employees. More information is available here.

Youth and Older Worker Employment

Duluth Workforce Development works with employer partners to provide meaningful work experiences to youth and young adults, and for adults age 55+. Duluth Workforce Development has funding available to subsidize employment for eligible individuals to work in public and private organizations throughout Duluth.  If you are interested in learning more about being an employer and mentor to our emerging and older worker workforce, please call 218-302-8400.

Get Involved

Employers are key partners in developing workforce solutions.  Contact Elena Foshay, Director of Workforce Development to get involved in the Duluth Workforce Development Board and its committees and working groups. 

For more information on Employer Services available at CareerForce, visit us at 402 West 1^st Street in Duluth or call 218-302-8400.