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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk68757398"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Here is a great opportunity!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">DEED is partnering with Right Track to provide internship opportunities this coming summer!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Right Track provides a diverse, talented, and qualified pool of candidates that are eager to develop their skills while gaining experience within state government.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This is a rewarding experience allowing you to get extra help while infusing new ideas, creativity, and energy into your division.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The interns receive skill development, networking opportunities, and practical work skills while your staff can have the opportunity to expand their own skills in leadership
and mentoring.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please review the internship opportunity below and submit requests by Friday, April 16.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Right Track- Student Workers ages: 16-21 years old - YJ2 Level<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hired as Student Worker, Clerical within the State classification system; Step 1, $15.25/hour<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• YJ2 level: Student workers who have previous work experience and are part of a career readiness program<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• Type of work: Project base, entry level, independent work<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• 6-9 week paid summer internships June 21 – August 17<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• 15-40 hours of work per week paid by employer<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• 2 days of work-readiness training and coaching before the internship and on-going training while employed (provided by Right Track)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• Supervisor orientation and resources<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• On-going support from program staff for both interns and employers<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• Interns are matched to positions by Right Track based on job description and desired intern skills<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">For additional program information please visit
</span></span><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Frighttrack.stpaul.gov%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.b.andrews%40state.mn.us%7C391ddaf1658a4681a7f708d8fa85ff37%7Ceb14b04624c445198f26b89c2159828c%7C0%7C0%7C637534800782063271%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=DqOfZRQBk%2F0GnEJ4IXHlh3boZZ5tdM9yfKOYEUVcO6Q%3D&reserved=0"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">http://righttrack.stpaul.gov</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Next Steps:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you are interested in hosting an intern, please submit a request for a Student Worker, Clerical position through the internal apps system including:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">•
<b>a brief request memo describing the need to fill an intern position<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• an org chart showing where the position will reside and report to<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">• a position description<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Upon final approval in internal apps, please contact me at<b>
</b></span></span><a href="mailto:katie.xiong@state.mn.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">katie.xiong@state.mn.us</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
by Friday, April 16, 2021, with the number of student workers you are approved to host along with the job description(s). As DEED’s intern pipeline coordinator this year, I will partner with Right Track to secure interns who have skills, abilities and career
interests that match position descriptions. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Questions?<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you have questions or need help determining if an internship opportunity is right for your department, please contact me at
</span></span><a href="mailto:katie.xiong@state.mn.us"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">katie.xiong@state.mn.us</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
or 651-259-7217.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Best wishes,</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#002060">Katie Xiong<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1F3864">Human Resources Administrative Specialist<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1F3864">MN Department of Employment and Economic Development<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk68757398"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1F3864">Direct Office: 651-259-7217</span><b><span style="color:#1F497D"><br>
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