Economic Literacy →
For Jobseekers
Looking for work is hard work. There is a lot you need to know: How much do you need to earn to meet your basic family needs? What are your strongest skills? What jobs require those skills? How many job openings in your region of Minnesota pay a family-supporting wage? JOBS NOW Coalition offers online information to help you answer these essential questions.
JOBS NOW Coalition does research on jobs and wages and rallies together a diverse and politically influential coalition of member organizations—from unions to community service organizations to job training programs—to move Minnesota toward policies and programs which will promote broad prosperity by generating jobs that pay a family-supporting wage.
Follow these three steps to get started.
- Find out how much money you need to earn to support yourself and your family. Use our online Family Wage & Budget Calculator.
- Find all the resources available to you as you search for work and as you try to keep afloat while unemployed. For links to job search engines, job training programs, career counseling, social services, and more, explore minnesotaunemployed.com.
- Add your voice to the campaign for good jobs and family-supporting wages. Learn how you can Take Action.
After calculating your family-supporting wage, then explore our Take Action page.