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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Jerde, Natasha N (DEED) <natasha.jerde@state.mn.us>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 21, 2021 2:07 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> #DEED_SSB-AllStaff <SSB-AllStaff.DEED@state.mn.us><br>
<b>Subject:</b> FW: Requesting your help with promoting the WF1 Product Owner Position Posting<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Natasha Jerde
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</span></b><i><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">State Services for the Blind</span></i><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:105%"><i><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Department of Employment and Economic Development
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</span></b><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">2200 University Avenue West, Suite #240, St. Paul MN 55114</span><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Direct: 651-539-2272</span><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Tietema, Annie (DEED) <<a href="mailto:annie.tietema@state.mn.us">annie.tietema@state.mn.us</a>>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 21, 2021 2:00 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Janatopoulos, Lorrie (DEED) <<a href="mailto:Lorrie.Janatopoulos@state.mn.us">Lorrie.Janatopoulos@state.mn.us</a>>; Majors, Marc (DEED) <<a href="mailto:marc.majors@state.mn.us">marc.majors@state.mn.us</a>>; Perry, Jovon X (DHS) <<a href="mailto:jovon.perry@state.mn.us">jovon.perry@state.mn.us</a>>;
McCauley, Pamela R (DHS) <<a href="mailto:pamela.mccauley@state.mn.us">pamela.mccauley@state.mn.us</a>>; Jerde, Natasha N (DEED) <<a href="mailto:natasha.jerde@state.mn.us">natasha.jerde@state.mn.us</a>>; Torgerson, Dee (DEED) <<a href="mailto:dee.torgerson@state.mn.us">dee.torgerson@state.mn.us</a>>;
Welch, Annie (DLI) <<a href="mailto:annie.welch@state.mn.us">annie.welch@state.mn.us</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Requesting your help with promoting the WF1 Product Owner Position Posting<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Hello WF1 Funders,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">I am asking for your help in promoting an important position on my team for DEED, DHS, and DLI – the Workforce One (WF1) Product Owner. It is posted as of midnight at:
<a href="https://careers.mn.gov/psp/hcm92apc/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001">
https://careers.mn.gov/psp/hcm92apc/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001</a> (Search for DEED as I cannot direct link.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">The posting closes on May 11<sup>th</sup>. You will notice that we are seeking candidates who have experience in our programs (and/or DHS’s), whether that be for the State or at
one of our providers. WF1 knowledge is also beneficial and relationship building, facilitation, communication skills, and technical savvy are a must.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Being in this role has been an honor – truly my favorite job of my career – and I want to thank each of you for being engaged, responsive, and caring stakeholders who do such meaningful
work. I will stay engaged with your new WF1 Product Owner not just as their boss, but to train them in a way that ensures a smooth transition. My expectations for quality customer service will be high and I will continue to welcome your feedback about what
is working and what isn’t. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">I appreciate you spreading the word as I know this matters to all of us. Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Wishing you a wonderful rest of your day!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i>|</i> Product Owner<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">1st National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite E200, St. Paul MN 55101</span><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:7.5pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:annie.tietema@state.mn.us">annie.tietema@state.mn.us</a>
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