DEED Invests $13.6 Million in Training to Prepare Minnesotans to Enter High-Growth Industries
31 Jan 2024
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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced nearly $13.6 million in workforce grants, its latest effort to help grow Minnesota's workforce and connect people to good jobs.
DEED is awarding Pathways to Prosperity grant funding to 43 organizations across the state. This Pathways to Prosperity funding is expected to serve 2,779 Minnesotans through three programs focused on providing clear career pathways to people who face systemic barriers to employment: On-Ramp to Career Pathways, Bridge to Career Pathways and Individualized Training Pathways.
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There are a variety of training opportunities available to eligible Minnesotans to help them prepare for and find in-demand employment now.One of these training programs is Pathways to Prosperity, which focuses on providing clear career pathways for people who face systemic barriers to employment. Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment...
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