DEED AWARDS OVER $1.4 MILLION FOR EMPLOYER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced 11 workforce development grants totaling over $1.4 million to six Minnesota educational institutions that partnered with Minnesota businesses to develop and deliver workforce training programs addressing those employers’ specific needs. “Workforce training programs help employers with their labor recruitment and retention efforts and provide employees with essential skills and career development opportunities,” said DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek. “Partnering with educational institutions is an effective way to deliver these programs because they help employers customize training opportunities and leverage teaching staff expertise.” […]