MPR News with Angela Davis

Looking for work: Minnesota teens and the summer job market

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MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about where teens and young adults might be able to find work this summer, what employers are looking for and how to stand out in the job search.
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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.

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MPR News and Marketplace senior economics contributor Chris Farrell (left), Oriane Casale (center), assistant director of the Labor Market Information Office for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and Mark Brinda (right), the Workforce Development Manager for the City of Minneapolis, at Minnesota Public Radio headquarters in St. Paul on Monday, June 8, 2026.
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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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