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What's New on ISEEK

Just updated: February 25th, 2010

  • Print functionality restored: Using the print link on an ISEEK page gives you a text version of the content. You can now also print a graphical representation of ISEEK's pages, including the background and logo, using the print command in your browser window.
  • New: Energy Job Banks has links to energy-specific / green job boards.
  • New: ISEEK Outreach and Training Materials contains ISEEK's downloadable training materials, brochures, handouts, and flyers.
  • New: Career Planning for College Students offers helpful tips for jump-starting your career while still in school.

  1. Previous Updates

    January 23th, 2010

    • New: Green Jobs Training
      Find links to programs, workshops, and other training resources that give you the knowledge and skills you need for a job in the green sector.
    • New: Energy Training Providers
      Links to green and energy training providers. Look here for upcoming training schedules.
    • Three new student testimonials from graduates in the fields of Biofuels Technology and Wind Energy have been added to the energy education section. Learn how completing these programs prepared these graduates for their current careers.

    January 15th, 2010

    • New Tools & Technology data. You can now find the most common tools and technology used on the job. This data has been added to our career profiles. See an example for Physical Therapists in Quick Facts and within the new Tools and Technology section of the career profile.
    • Read the new ISEEK newsletter. The January edition focuses on renewable energy and green careers. Subscribe to the newsletter today so you don't miss out!

    December 10th, 2009

    Our Training Resource Center has just added a new help section for employees transitioning from the Wilder Foundation. Employees can find web-based resources to help them as they search for employment.

    December 8th, 2009

    • Find out about a Day in the Life of a Solar Panel Installer by reading (or listening to the podcast) the interview with Jason Edens from Rural Renewable Energy Alliance.
    • Learn more about renewable energy generation. Two new energy careers industry pages, Biofuels Industry and Wind Power have just been added.
    • Our Training Resource Center has just added a section customized for businesses. Find training, hiring, and business management resources.

    October 30th, 2009

    October 29th, 2009

    Health Care Careers now has more links to health care information, including DEED's health care newsletter and CareerOneStop's short-term training program finder tool.

    October 27th, 2009

    Knowledge Needed for Technician Careers in Energy Industries has just been added to Energy Careers. You'll discover how the specific energy industry you choose, as well as the occupation within the industry, helps determine what you'll need to know.

    October 23rd, 2009

    South Central Industries, Central Industries, and Southwest Industries now have links to regional occupation in-demand and employers in each industry.

    October 16th, 2009

    • Updated K-12 Search Tool. The redesigned K-12 online course search allows for more specific searching options, including new enrollment and credit types.
    • Find Training Programs by Occupation. Our career profiles now include links to related training programs. Check out the Education and Training section of any one of our career profiles and you'll be able to match your career choice with current, available, training programs. See an example for Accountants and Auditors.

    October 13th, 2009

    The Training Resource Center (TRC) has been updated. Counselors now have the ability to log-in to their own user accounts and request training, manage their training requests, email each other, and update their contact information.

    October 2nd, 2009

    Our Energy Careers section has a new interview. Meet Ryan Hunt, an Engineer at Hunt Utilities Group, LLC. Visit our Day in the Life, Engineer Interview page to listen to the entire interview.

    September 25th, 2009

    September 18th, 2009

    • Training Alerts. Two new Training Alert documents, Weatherization (218KB, .pdf), and Information Technology (233KB, .pdf), are available on our Training Resource Center (TRC) Help page. Training Alerts focus on immediate training to support counselors' need for short-term, work-related training that lead to a credential recognized by Minnesota's employers.

    September 4th, 2009

    Let us show you around ISEEK and introduce you to our content. Play our Virtual Tour to get an overview of all that ISEEK has to offer.

    August 21st, 2009

    ISEEK's Career, Education, and Jobs Latest Trends sections now include Ispeak Blog articles. Ispeak is the official blog of ISEEK, dedicated to career, education, and job information in Minnesota. Wherever you see the symbol you're being directed to an Ispeak article.

    July 29th, 2009

    ISEEK is pleased to announce the launch of its Minnesota Energy Careers website (www.MnEnergyCareers.org). The site is for students, job seekers, and career explorers looking for successful pathways in energy.

    May 19th, 2009

    May 13th, 2009

    Our career profiles now offer the option to view all of the data on one page. Select a career and click on "View All" in the left navigation bar.

    The 7 regional sites listed below have updated, streamlined content that makes it even easier for you to find a good paying job in your region:

    May 5th, 2009

    • New Videos. Watch what ISEEK has to help you with your job search and educational plan. Two new videos - in the Plan Your Education and the Find A Job sections - have been added.
    • Looking for a good paying, stable career in South Central Minnesota? Visit our new South Central website to find the hottest jobs in the region, where to find training, and links to employers in the region.

    April 28th, 2009

    • Find Quick Facts.
      Select any one of the over 500 careers on ISEEK. Quick Facts offers an easy overview that includes: wages, outlook, education and training requirements, skills, and job title examples. Job Title Examples also link you into the Jobs section for additional titles.
    • Want to compare salary information across Minnesota's regions?
      Just select the career you are interested in. Click on Wages & Outlook in the left navigation bar. You will find the option to view the Regional Wage Comparison Chart for that occupation.

    April 21st, 2009

    • Visit our new page Link to Us to find easy instructions for linking to ISEEK from your web pages.
    • Our Events page will continually be updated with statewide job workshops and job and career fair details.

    April 14th, 2009

    Redesign Update: March 18th, 2009

    ISEEK has a fresh new look. All of your favorite content is still on the site and some topics have been expanded and updated. But some things have been moved to different pages. Use the transitional guide (82KB, .pdf) to update your bookmarks and quickly find the most popular features on ISEEK.