Great Scott County Blog/Newsletter

Shakopee CareerForce

Shakopee CareerForce What is CareerForce? CareerForce made up of private, public, and non-profit organizations committed to providing development and talent resource for Minnesota job seekers and employers. CareerForce provides developmental resources to support job seekers in all stages of their career. CareerForce offers employers resources to help attract, develop, and retain talent. What resources are available? All CareerForce services and…

Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Law: Empowering Employees, Ensuring Well-being

Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Law: Empowering Employees, Ensuring Well-being Effective January 1, 2024, the Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Law marks a pivotal step towards prioritizing employee welfare. Here are the key facets to guide both employers and employees: Eligibility ESST applies to all employees clocking a minimum of 80 hours annually for a Minnesota…

Scott County CDA’s Center for Entrepreneurship WINS the 2023 InBIA International Support Organization of the Year Award!

Scott County CDA’s Center for Entrepreneurship WINS the 2023 InBIA International Support Organization of the Year Award! The Scott County CDA’s Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) has been declared the winner for the 2023 International Business Innovation Association (InBIA) Entrepreneur Support Organization of the Year Award. InBIA is a global non-profit with over 1,200 members that leads entrepreneurship support organizations in…

Job & Career Resources

Exploring Opportunities: Job and Career Resources in Scott County All events listed below are presented by CareerForce. Some require advance registration. Searching for a new job? Check out these offerings — both in-person and virtual! Thursday Morning Job Club, Thursday, August 3rd, 9:00-11:00am This is an online virtual job transition networking and discussion group. Topic this week: Viable Career Options “What else could I…

Wildflower Early Learning Center Benefits from Scott County CDA Business Loan Fund

Scott County CDA Boosts Early Learning Center In the heart of Savage, Minnesota, nestled amidst the serene beauty near Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, lies a remarkable place dedicated to the growth and development of young children. Wildflower Early Learning Center, owned by Josh and Carrie Linde, is nationally recognized as a Certified Nature Explore Classroom by Nature Explore, a division of…

Providing Resources for Families

Valuable Resources for Scott County Communities Family Resource Centers (FRCs) of Scott County have been recognized with a 2023 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. FRCs of Scott County are one-stop shops helping families connect with needed services and support to reduce family stress.…

Making new connections: FISH

FISH: A Network Fish means more in Scott County, though. Families and Individuals Sharing Hope (FISH) is a group of representatives of the faith community, local government and education entities, nonprofits, and businesses that rally together to answer needs throughout our community.  Through their network, partners review the needs of individuals and families and make a match that helps answer…

Powering kids

Kids News Unfortunately, yes, it’s not uncommon that families that work full-time jobs will struggle to make ends meet. Rationing food in out-of-school time is common, and ROCK was founded because come Monday morning, many students were heading to class with empty bellies. They call ’em Power Packs and they include: Two breakfasts Two lunches Two snacks, a fruit, and…

Let’s Go Fishing

Let’s Go Fishing The local chapter of Let’s Go Fishing is all about it, too. They are dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals through fishing and boating excursions, and Scott’s sure glad we have them all hands on deck as a part of our community. Participants can sit back and relax with some vitamin D, or swing a pole…

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