The [Solve] Friday, October 10

Trusted to Deliver

Happy Friday! In this week’s edition of The Solve, Senior Recruiter Emily Astry spotlights an often-overlooked resource that can give job seekers a real edge. She shares how a simple library card can open the door to free, high-quality training opportunities, helping professionals stay competitive without spending a dime.


Free Upskilling Through Your Library Card: A Game-Changer for Job Seekers

By Emily Astry 

The current job market is undeniably challenging. With so many highly skilled professionals actively searching, the competition for every open role is fierce —
and for those who are between jobs, the pressure to stay sharp without spending money can feel overwhelming. Upskilling is more important than ever, but when resources are limited, many job seekers don’t know where to turn. The good news? There’s an underutilized, completely free resource available to thousands: your
local public library.

If you live in Minneapolis or anywhere in the Hennepin County area, your library card is more than just access to books—it’s a gateway to thousands of professional courses through LinkedIn Learning. By simply logging in through the Hennepin County Library website with your card number and PIN, you unlock high-quality, self-paced training on everything from project management to cloud computing—all without spending a dime. This is a particularly valuable tool for tech and business professionals who want to stay current on certifications or refresh their skills while they’re between roles.

Beyond library-based learning, there are other accessible ways to keep your skills sharp. Many organizations—including Google, Microsoft, and HubSpot—offer free online certifications in areas like digital marketing, data analytics, and cloud fundamentals. Open-source platforms like GitHub provide real-world projects you can contribute to, showcasing your skills to potential employers. Even volunteering your time with a nonprofit in a tech or operational capacity can help you build relevant experience, grow your network, and fill resume gaps with meaningful work.

Sometimes, even a small edge can make a big difference. Free tools like
LinkedIn Learning can be the key to gaining confidence, standing out in interviews, or exploring new career directions you may not have previously considered. Whether you’re brushing up on technical topics or building soft skills, it’s worth taking advantage of resources that don’t require a financial investment.

Ultimately, staying competitive in today’s market doesn’t always require a paycheck or a pricey course. It just takes initiative, curiosity, and knowing where to look. For job seekers navigating tight budgets and tough competition, your library card might just be the most valuable tool you’re not using yet.

AI That Delivers: Insights from the Logisolve Leadership Series in September

Logisolve’s latest Leadership Series, “Moving Beyond the Hype to Provide Real Business Value,” brought together leaders
from Centene, Boston Scientific, Land O’Lakes, and Greenheck to discuss how AI is transforming their organizations.

The panel emphasized that AI drives the greatest impact when aligned with business strategy, not leading it. Thanks to moderator Phil Almeroth and Benjamin Youtz for representing Logisolve’s perspective, and to everyone who joined the conversation on what’s next for AI in business.

     

Explore Career Opportunities with Logisolve!

Looking for your next opportunity? At Logisolve, we have a variety of contract and contract-to-hire roles available across all our capabilities. If you’re interested or know someone who is, please reach out to us at referrals@logisolve.com. We’d love to connect! Logisolve offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, paid sick leave, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.

Database Engineer (DevOps)

      • Progressive experience in database administration. Experience with Snowflake, Azure
      • Familiarity with DevOps practices
      • Hybrid, Minnetonka, MN (3 days a week)
      • Contract to hire
      • $50.00-$75.00/hr. W2, dependent on qualifications and experience-$87,100-$154,550 to convert

Data Analyst

      • Proven experience with Epic Payer Platform (EPP) and related Epic modules.
      • Experience with healthcare data integration.
      • Hybrid, Eagan, MN (3 days a week)
      • Contract
      • $58.06/hr. W2, dependent on qualifications and experience

Program Manager (Premium Billing & Reconciliation)

Quality Assurance

      • 5 years of manual and automated testing experience in Custom Web application
      • Hybrid, Arden Hills, MN (2 days a week)
      • $60.00-$70.00/hr. W2, dependent on qualifications

Sr. Data Engineer

      • 10+ years of related experience
      • 5+ years of GCP, python, SQL, Big query experience
      • 6-12+ month contract-potential to convert-must , MN (4 days per week)work direct to Logisolve as a W2
      • Remote-highly prefer local to MN
      • $62.00-$75.00/hr.  W2, dependent on qualifications

Business Analyst-Cost Basis

      • Experience with API, SQL and data mapping are required
      • Financial industry experience
      • 6-12+ month contract-potential to convert
      • Hybrid, Minneapolis, MN (4 days a week)
      • $60.00-$75.00/hr. W2, dependent on qualifications

Business Analyst

      • Must have: API experience, Strong SQL and data mapping
      • Prior experience as a developer may be helpful
      • Full stack (Front end/UI and back- end experience) would be ideal for this role
      • 6-12+ month contract-potential to convert
      • Hybrid, Minneapolis, MN (4 days a week)
      • $60.00-$75.00/hr. W2, dependent on qualifications

Sr. Project Manager

      • Must have Dynamics 365 experience
      • 6+ month contract, likely extensions
      • Hybrid, Arden Hills or Maple Grove, MN (3 days a week)
      • $65.00-$80.00/hr. W2, dependent on qualifications