59 organizations will receive funds to provide training opportunities and connect Minnesotans with good jobs.
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Press Release
*For Immediate Release*
Mary Haugen
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January 13, 2026
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DEED Awards $17.3 Million for Workforce Development and Job Training
*St. Paul, MN* – The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced more than $17.3 million for workforce grants that are expected to serve more than 3,500 Minnesotans.
The 59 organizations receiving Pathways to Prosperity program grant awards support economically disadvantaged adults, providing workforce development and training opportunities that increase career awareness, basic skills education and training, and more.
“Helping Minnesotans on their journey to find fulfilling, family-sustaining careers is a core tenet of the work we do at DEED, and one we take great pride in,” said *DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek*. “Programs like Pathways to Prosperity work to create an even playing field, so community members facing obstacles to employment are able to overcome them.”
“The grants announced today will provide countless development resources and opportunities for Minnesotans seeking job training, skills education and industry-recognized certifications,” said *DEED Deputy Commissioner Marc Majors*. “DEED’s partnership with our grantees will create long lasting, positive impact on thousands of Minnesotans lives.”
Funding comes from three of DEED’s Pathways to Prosperity [ [link removed] ] programs:
* In the On-Ramp to Career Pathways [ [link removed] ] program, providers offer contextualized basic skills training so that participants may later move directly into employment or are prepared to enter higher skill level trainings.
* The Bridge to Career Pathways [ [link removed] ] program provides funding for individuals seeking to improve or obtain skills to earn a recognized credential for in-demand industries.
* The Individualized Training Pathway [ [link removed] ] program support participants seeking training in health care, Information Technology (IT), skilled trades and advanced manufacturing.
Pathways to Prosperity grantees include:
On Ramp to Career Pathways projects:
AccessAbility Inc., Minneapolis - $200,000
Alight, Minneapolis - $300,000
American Indian OIC, Minneapolis - $270,000
Arrive Ministries, Richfield - $250,000
Avivo, Minneapolis - $300,000
CAPI USA, Minneapolis - $300,000
Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc., Monticello - $200,000
Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES), St. Paul - $300,000
Faribault Public Schools, Faribault - $175,000
Hiawatha Valley Adult Education/Red Wing Public Schools, Red Wing - $300,000
International Institute of Minnesota, St. Paul - $160,000
JET Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training, Virginia - $185,000
Jobs Foundation dba Repowered, St. Paul - $200,000
Meta 5 Family Resiliency Partnership Program/Central Lakes College, Brainerd - $200,000
Minnesota Training Partnership, St. Paul - $300,000
MVAC/South Central Workforce Council, Mankato - $300,000
Northwest Indian Community Development Center, Bemidji - $200,000
Project for Pride in Living, Inc, Minneapolis - $200,000
Sabathani Community Center, Minneapolis - $200,000
St. Paul Public Schools, St. Paul - $200,000
Summit Academy OIC, Minneapolis - $270,000
The Redemption Project, St. Paul - $200,000
True North Goodwill, Duluth - $150,000
Twin Cities R!se, Minneapolis - $300,000
Workforce Development Inc. (WDI), Rochester - $300,000
Bridge to Career Pathways projects:
Alexandria Technical & Community College, Alexandria - $320,000
American Indian OIC, Minneapolis - $350,000
Anoka County Job Training Center, Blaine - $350,000
Avivo, Minneapolis - $350,000
City of Duluth Workforce Development, Duluth - $350,000
Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES), St. Paul - $300,000
Emerge (Commercial Driver's License pathway), Minneapolis - $325,000
Emerge (health care pathway), Minneapolis - $325,000
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota, St. Paul - $350,000
Hired (OfficePro pathway), Minneapolis - $350,000
International Institute of Minnesota, St. Paul - $375,000
Jewish Family & Children Services, Golden Valley - $325,000
Karen Organization of Minnesota, Roseville - $325,000
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota, St. Paul - $350,000
Neighbors, Inc (Information Technology pathway), South St. Paul - $300,000
Neighbors, Inc (Logistics Industry Skills Training pathway), South St. Paul - $210,000
Northfield Healthy Community Initiative, Northfield - $300,000
Project for Pride in Living (Building Operations Technician pathway), Minneapolis - $245,000
Project for Pride in Living (Human Services pathway), Minneapolis - $260,000
River Bend Nature Center, Faribault - $350,000
St. Paul Public Schools Adult Basic Education, St. Paul - $250,000
Somali American Social Service Association, Rochester - $300,000
Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Inc, Marshall - $400,000
Stearns-Benton Employment & Training Council dba Career Solutions, St. Cloud - $350,000
Tree Trust, St. Paul - $200,000
White Earth Tribal & Community College, Mahnomen - $325,000
Workforce Development, Inc (health care pathway), Rochester - $350,000
YWCA of Minneapolis, Minneapolis - $350,000
Individualized Training Pathway projects:
CAPI USA, Minneapolis - $450,000
City of Duluth Workforce Development, Duluth - $290,000
International Institute of Minnesota, St. Paul - $425,000
MVAC/South Central Workforce Council - Region 5, Mankato - $500,000
Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc., Detroit Lakes - $425,000
Somali Medical Association of America, Minneapolis - $400,000
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