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- Minnesota’s labor force participation rate of 72.9 percent is the third highest in the nation.
- In 2006, Minnesota ranked first in the nation in the percentage of adults aged 25 years or older who have a high school diploma or higher -- 93 percent of the population, compared to 85 percent nationwide. One-third of adult Minnesotans -- 33 percent -- hold bachelor's degrees or higher, compared to 29.2 percent nationwide.
- Minnesota's unemployment rate in 2007 was 4.6 percent, lower than most other states in the Midwest.
- Total employment in Minnesota is expected to grow by about 12.8 percent between 2004 and 2014, an increase of more than 1 million new and replacement workers.
- The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership, created more than 25 years ago, provides matching funds to help employers "upskill" their workforce through the state's educational institutions. The power of Minnesota's educational network, including 32 state colleges and technical schools, assists in training the state's motivated, committed workforce.
- Minnesota's diverse industrial mix is reflected by significant numbers of workers who are employed in occupations requiring high levels of technical skills, such as computer and engineering disciplines, research and managerial work, and a vast network of medical professionals.
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