Looking for work: Minnesota teens and the summer job market

Summer job season is here and many teens and young adults are looking for a chance to earn money, gain experience and build skills. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the state of the summer job market for young workers in Minnesota. They'll discuss where opportunities exist, what employers are looking for and how job seekers can stand out in a competitive hiring environment. Guests: Mark Brinda is the Workforce Development Manager for the City of Minneapolis. Oriane Casale is the assistant director of the Labor Market Information Office for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Chris Farrell is a senior economics contributor for MPR News and Marketplace. During the show, the guests shared this job search resource: ​Jobs in Minnesota | Career Resources | CareerForce.MN.gov

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Looking for work: Minnesota teens and the summer job market is an episode from MPR News with Angela Davis by Minnesota Public Radio.

This episode is 00:46:47 long.

This episode was published on Jun 8, 2026.

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