Workforce Development, Inc. @Workforce_Dev
Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI) is an independent, non-profit agency with a long history of serving the needs of job seekers and employers in SE MN. workforcedevelopmentinc.org Southeast Minnesota Joined May 2015-
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The Olmsted County Project Community Connect is THIS Friday, 5/22. We’re looking forward to seeing many of our partners and neighbors there for a great day of connection and community impact. See you there from 10 AM - 2 PM 🤝
Apprenticeship programs help employers build talent, grow skills, and create opportunity across a variety of industries. Reach out today to learn more about WDI’s resources and support for exploring, developing, and implementing apprenticeship programs. 📲[email protected]
Last Friday we held our Spring All-Staff Meeting. 🌷Thankful for the opportunities to pause, bring our team together, connect, learn, and celebrate!
Feeling grateful to have been part of "This Being Human" this past weekend, a powerful performance by the @ChoralArtsMN singers. The event highlighted the importance of mental health and recognized several community service organizations working to support well-being regionally.
Congratulations again to @MayoClinic on this national recognition and for their ongoing leadership in workforce development across our region! @WorkforceInvest @careerforcemn @mndeed kimt.com/news/mayo-clin…
2025 brought challenges, but also meaningful progress for WDI. See the data and impact in our annual report: workforcedevelopmentinc.org/2025-annual-re…
This month, WDI is partnering with @careerforcemn to help job seekers across Southeast MN jump start their job search. From resume help and interview prep to career planning and training resources, our no-cost services are here to support you. Learn more: bit.ly/4sGrvQK
The Youth at Work grants program serves youth of color and youth with disabilities who are economically disadvantaged or considered to be at-risk. WDI is honored to be a recipient of this funding in Southeast Minnesota. Read more from @mndeed here: mn.gov/deed/newscente…
As emerging ag technologies create new opportunities and shift the skills employers need, this investment from @mndeed will help strengthen our local talent pipeline and support long-term growth across the region. We’re excited, to say the least! kaaltv.com/news/deed-awar…
WDI is excited to share that we are a recipient of DEED's Growing Careers agriculture funding. Stay tuned for more on our "Growing Opportunity" program coming to Southeast Minnesota 🌽 mn.gov/deed/newscente…
Perfect weather for an amazing day last week diving into CTE with students and the Big Ideas Mobile Learning Lab 👋
ZED ALC and Futures/SUN students participated in the "Big Ideas Mobile Learning Lab" yesterday, which allowed students to get hands-on CTE experience with companies on-site. Many thanks to @Workforce_Dev for organizing!
We are honored to share this 2nd place Promising Practices Award with the Somali American Social Service Association (SASSA) in Southeast MN🤝 Thank you for your partnership, both to SASSA and @MnAssoWkfcBoard careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-bl…
After 40+ years in DC, #NAWB is rolling the dice and taking The Forum on the road! We'll be in Las Vegas March 23-26, 2026! This is more than a venue change—it’s the start of a nationwide tour of the boldest workforce innovations in the country. youtu.be/QcqYx-wYy2E?fe…
Behind every opportunity is a team that cares—proud to honor our staff this #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth 🙌
Check out our September Workforce Column from the Albert Lea Tribune 📖 Executive Director Jinny shares her insights here: bit.ly/42wGalV
Learn about early successes of a partnership between Leading CareerForce Partner Workforce Development, Inc. and the Somali American Social Service Association to prepare people for in-demand careers in the Rochester MN area. tinyurl.com/rew98eb4 #MNWorkforce #CareerForceMN
Harmony Enterprises' investment in our programs and commitment to putting their people first makes them a true example of workforce leadership.⭐️Read more about how they're honoring #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth in their blog post below.
September is Workforce Development Month! 🎉 Harmony is proud to partner with Workforce Development, Inc. to grow careers, support local talent, and invest in the future of SE Minnesota. 👉 Learn more about how we’re celebrating: harmony1.com/harmony-celebr… #recycleharmony #WDI
Read how Harmony's ExtractPack Max full product destruction recycling baler has been selected as one of the Coolest Things Made In MN in 2025 & how you can vote daily to move us onto the round of 32! harmony1.com/extractpack-ma… #recycleharmony #CoolestThingMN
Vote for longtime WDI collaborator and supporter, @recycleharmony because if you ask us, they really do make the coolest thing manufactured in MN! Vote daily here: coolestthingmn.com 📲
Vote For Harmony's ExtractPack Max as one of the Coolest Things Made In MN!
Congratulations to these Harmony employees who completed their @semnworkforce Incumbent Worker Training Programs, earning certificates in their respective fields: Jen Wangen, Accounting, Stephanie Hendrickson, HR, & Lane Powell, Marketing. #recycleharmony #workforcedevelopment
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