Entrepreneurship Programs and Jobs in Minneapolis Minnesota

Those considering a career as a entrepreneur can find education and job opportunities in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At 31,340, the number of jobs in Minnesota for entrepreneurs is projected to stay steady through 2016. Entrepreneurs create and execute project work plans and revise to meet changing needs and identify resources needed to complete project.

Minneapolis, Minnesota photo by BenFranske

The income for entrepreneurs is $52 per hour or $108,720 per year on average in Minnesota. Nationally, their income is $51 hourly or $107,970 per year on average.

Visitors looking to take part in outdoor activities can choose from options such as Minnehaha Park in Minnehaha and the Magical History Tour in University District. Yet, whatever your favorite type of activity may be, you need to visit the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and Lake Harriet. Lovers of Italian food should definitely try Al Vento and Broders Southside Pasta Bar in Minneapolis. But if you're looking for something else to chow on, consider dining at La Belle Vie for Mediterranean and 112 Eatery for American food.

Compared to the rest of the nation, it can be pricey to live in Minneapolis. The cost of living index, which measures the change in prices of products and services, is 101.1, above the U.S. average of 100. However, new home prices are relatively low compared to the national average.

There are many employment opportunities in Minneapolis. The most popular positions for women in Minneapolis are in the fields of health care, educational services and food services while for men, the top industries are educational services, technical services and food services.

Commuting to work is a breeze compared to the rest of the country. The average daily commute time is far less than a half hour and below the national average.

People in Minneapolis have varied educational backgrounds, with a large amount of the population having graduated from high school, about one-third of the population having earned a bachelor's degree and about a tenth possessing a graduate degree.

With an unemployment rate of 7.0 percent, Minneapolis' jobless rate is under the state figure of 8.0.

More than half of the residents of Minneapolis are affiliated with a religious congregation, with the most common being Catholic, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and United Methodist.