TRAINING GRANTS
& RESOURCES
OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKFORCE SKILL GROWTH
Through our relationships across the State of Minnesota, Greater Fergus Falls is pleased to partner with numerous providers in effort to facilitate workforce improvement and expansion. Greater Fergus Falls has the relationships and expertise to help connect area businesses with appropriate solutions to facilitate acquisition of skills and training to improve your employees operational efficiency.
For assistance with the 2021-2022 Dual Training Grant (DTG) application, please email us, or call us at 218-321-2079.
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TRAINING GRANTS
+MN JOB SKILLS PARTNERSHIP
MN JOB SKILLS PARTNERSHIP
Provides up to $400,000 for customized training in partnership with educational institutions to develop new-job or retraining for existing employees in all industries.
Contact Us directly to discuss this training opportunity.
+JOB TRAINING INCENTIVE PROGRAM
JOB TRAINING INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Provides grants up to $200,000 to businesses to utilize for trainee (new employee) wages for on-the-job training, curriculum development, training instructors, materials, supplies, equipment and more (all industries).
+MN DUAL-TRAINING PIPELINE
Up to $6,000 reimbursement for employees to pursue industry recognized certifications or degrees, combined with on-the-job training (manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and information technology industries).
+MN APPRENTICESHIP INITIATIVE
MN APPRENTICESHIP INITIATIVE
Employers can receive up to $5,000 per employee to develop apprenticeship programs. Grant will reimburse to cover supplies, materials, training and mentor wages (manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, information technology, and transportation industries).
+SciTECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIP GRANT
Sci-TECHSPERIENCE INTERNSHIP GRANT
Up to $2,500 (1:1 match required) for internship wages for college students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and math.
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RESOURCES
MN JOB DATA
The Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development does a weekly analysis of job postings in Minnesota. Learn more
TOP 30 JOBS
This free online tool includes an updated list of the top 30 jobs, including description, wage information and openings. Learn more.
STATISTICS
Monthly employer surveys provide monthly snapshots of job gains and losses by industry sectors.
UNDECIDED?
Not sure what you want to do? Take this free interest and skills assessment which provides recommendations based on your results. Learn more