WORKFORCE
Talent Around Every Corner
Greater Grand Forks Workforce Works
The stories about North Dakotans’ strong work ethic and reliability are true. With more than 51,000 post-secondary students within an hour drive, we have a pipeline of talent flowing into Grand Forks jobs. The median age is 32.4 and the average tenure is 11 years. For businesses and employers, this translates into employees that are productive, educated, and dedicated. Grand Forks and North Dakota workforce development is a key initiative to continue to grow the best and brightest in our state.
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FAST FACTS
People Ages 25-39 from 2010 to 2022
US Census
| Grand Forks County | Grand Forks MSA | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian Labor Force | 38,370 | 54,415 |
| Number Employed | 37,611 | 53,175 |
| Number Unemployed | 759 | 1,240 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2% | 2.3% |
Updated May 28, 2024.
| GRAND FORKS MSA DEC. 2019 | Y/Y % CHANGE | NORTH DAKOTA DEC. 2019 | Y/Y % CHANGE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 56,500 | 0.5% | 437,800 | .59% |
| Mining, Logging | 2,500 | -3.8% | 20,400 | -5.5% |
| Construction | -- | -- | 26,000 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4,600 | 4.5% | 25,900 | -0.3% |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,900 | 0.0% | 24,400 | 1.2% |
| Retail Trade | 7,000 | -2.7% | 45,800 | -3.3% |
| Transportation, Warehousing, Utilities | 2,200 | -4.3% | 23,500 | -0.8% |
| Information | 600 | 0.0% | 6,100 | 0.0% |
| Financial Activities | 2,100 | 5.0% | 24,500 | 0.5% |
| Professional & Business Services | 3,500 | 2.9% | 35,100 | 2.3% |
| Education & Health Services | 9,900 | 1.0% | 66,600 | 2.9% |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 6,200 | 1.6% | 39,400 | 1.5% |
| Other Services | 2,000 | 5.2% | 15,000 | 1.3% |
| Government | 14,000 | 0.0% | 85,100 | 0.1% |
COLLEGE READY. COLLEGE PREPARED.
The Career Impact Academy will be a collaborative partnership that includes:
- K-12 school districts in the Grand Forks region
- Post-secondary educational institutions
- Private sector Grand Forks region employers
- The Grand Forks region community
High school students participating in the Career Impact Academy will be able to complete their high school diplomas and obtain credentials or credits toward a college degree. Academy training pathways will be open for 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students.
The programs identified for inclusion within the Career Impact Academy are: Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace and unmanned systems, Automotive services, Building trades, Computer science/Information technology, Culinary arts, Engineering and robotics, Health sciences, Precision technologies, and Welding (Phase II).
Connecting Students to Grand Forks Career Opportunities
There are ample opportunities to find your dream job in Grand Forks. Northern Valley Careers introduces sophomores to career opportunities in northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. More than 77% of students indicate they are more likely to pursue a career in this region as a result of attending the Northern Valley Careers Expo.
Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals
Making new connections outside of the workplace can be challenging for young professionals, especially in a new city. The Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals organization provides professional development, volunteering, and networking opportunities for young go-getters in the Grand Forks region.
$3,500 to Offset Your Intern’s Wages
This program is designed to increase the number of Grand Forks internship offerings by helping employers’ workforce recruitment and retention efforts by introducing college students to career and entrepreneurial opportunities in the greater Grand Forks region.
College Ready. College Prepared.
The Career Impact Academy will be a collaborative partnership that includes:
- K-12 school districts in the Grand Forks region
- Post-secondary educational institutions
- Private sector Grand Forks region employers
- The Grand Forks region community
High school students participating in the Career Impact Academy will be able to complete their high school diplomas and obtain credentials or credits toward a college degree. Academy training pathways will be open for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students.
The programs identified for inclusion within the Career Impact Academy are: Advanced manufacturing, Aerospace and unmanned systems, Automotive services, Building trades, Computer science/Information technology, Culinary arts, Engineering and robotics, Health sciences, Precision technologies, and Welding (Phase II).
Connecting Students to Grand Forks Career Opportunities
There are ample opportunities to find your dream job in Grand Forks. Northern Valley Careers introduces sophomores to career opportunities in northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. More than 77% of students indicate they are more likely to pursue a career in this region as a result of attending the Northern Valley Careers Expo.
Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals
Making new connections outside of the workplace can be challenging for young professionals, especially in a new city. The Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals organization provides professional development, volunteering, and networking opportunities for young go-getters in the Grand Forks region.
$3,500 to Offset Your Intern’s Wages
This program is designed to increase the number of Grand Forks internship offerings by helping employers’ workforce recruitment and retention efforts by introducing college students to career and entrepreneurial opportunities in the greater Grand Forks region.
WORKFORCE BROCHURE
CONTACT US
Questions about workforce? Our Director of Workforce Development, Becca Cruger, is ready to answer your questions and connect you to our region’s resources.
Becca Cruger
Director of Workforce Development
Phone: 701.738.0009
Email: Beccac@grandforks.org
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