Burnsville Chamber connects education and industry in workforce development
April 23, 2026
The Burnsville Chamber of Commerce is a Grow Minnesota! partner and part of the Minnesota Chamber’s Business Education Network (BEN). They play a key role in connecting education and industry through its workforce development initiatives, including teacher externships and career pathway programs.
Through teacher externships, local educators gain hands-on experience in businesses and industries, allowing them to better understand current workforce needs and bring real-world relevance back into their classrooms. At the same time, the Burnsville Chamber partners with schools to support career pathway programs that expose students to a wide range of fields and help them build skills aligned with local job opportunities.