As the pandemic subsides, the number of job openings is soaring. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said new job openings rose to an unprecedented 9.3 million in April. That’s good news for job seekers. Not so much for small businesses and other employers who are having a hard time finding qualified workers. At the same time, Native Americans typically face higher unemployment conditions than the population as a whole. The Minneapolis Federal Reserve is putting what they say is good data and research toward helping policy makers and elected leaders make informed decisions for Native employees and employers both.