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Greater Minnesota Job Training Incentive Program
Applications accepted year-round, awards contingent on funding availability
This program provides grants of up to $200,000 to employers located outside of the seven-county metro area for a portion of the training costs incurred in hiring new employees. This program was funded at $2.6 million for the 23-24 biennium and ongoing.
Minnesota Job Skills Training Partnership Program
Applications accepted year-round, awards contingent on funding availability
The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Program supports Minnesota businesses who partner with an accredited Minnesota educational institution to develop and deliver custom training specific to business needs. Grants of up to $400,000 are available, which must be matched by the participating business.
Transformative Career Pathway Competitive Grants (Targeted Populations)
Applications currently accepted until all funding is awarded.
This program focuses on skills training and support services to bring populations of workers who have been historically overlooked and often face multiple barriers to employment into the workforce at family-sustaining wages.
Transformative Career Pathway Diversity & Inclusion for Small Employers
Applications currently accepted until all funding is awarded.
This program funds training for eligible Minnesota small businesses to increase their ability to engage, hire, and retain people of color in a variety of roles.
Drive for Five Initiative
Awards granted for current funding
The Drive for Five initiative is a new competitive job training program created in 2023 for high-demand jobs in technology, labor, caring professions, manufacturing, and education. The program received one-time funding of $20 million in 2023, which was awarded to grantees in March 2024. For the first round of grants, DEED prioritized organizations that have created innovative partnerships to support Minnesotans on the pathway to socioeconomic mobility and good jobs.
