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Companies of all sizes depend on the Minnesota
State Colleges and Universities system to prepare
and maintain a qualified workforce, increase employee
productivity and support new business growth.
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Community &
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Bemidji
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Minnesota State
Community &
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Grand Rapids
Lake Superior
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Detroit Lakes
Minnesota
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Community
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Northwest
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Minnesota State
University
Moorhead
The 32 public colleges and universities in the
system offer an array of services to help employers,
businesses and organizations with their education
and training needs.
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Bemidji State
University
Fond du Lac Tribal &
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Minnesota State
Community &
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Duluth
Minnesota State Universities
Minnesota State Colleges
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Wadena
Moorhead
Minnesota
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Minneapolis
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Ridgewater
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With 53 campuses located in 46 Minnesota
communities, the Minnesota State Colleges
and Universities system—which includes all public
colleges and universities except the University of
Minnesota—is the state’s largest higher education
provider. You can arrange training at your work site,
on a campus or online.
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How do I connect with
training resources ?
For information about business services
offered by any of the Minnesota State
Colleges and Universities, contact:
Business Information Center
1-800-366-7380
www.business.mnscu.edu
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W H AT S E R V IC E S
A R E A V A IL A B L E ?
Discover business solutions through training, research and innovation with a wide range of experts
who offer a variety of unique services at the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
Customized training/Continuing education
Small Business Management Education
Customized training is individually tailored to your
company’s needs. Topics can range from general business
skills, such as sales, cultural diversity, customer service and
project management, to industry-specific training in computer
and information technology, health care, manufacturing, trades
and industry, transportation and more. Continuing education
offers courses for employees to meet recertification
requirements and to gain new skills for advancement.
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small business owners work with instructors to apply
management, planning, marketing and financial skills to
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be started at any time. Get small group or individual sessions
at your workplace. Also, all of the state colleges and universities
can arrange education to meet the needs of small business
owners. Contact a college or university customized training
or continuing education office for more information.
Centers of Excellence
Centers of Excellence in health care, manufacturing,
engineering and information technology recruit students
to these fields, equip them with skills to meet industry
standards and provide customized training to businesses
and organizations.
Veterans Resource Centers
Online professional development
and employee training
Hire a graduate: Career Service Centers
Online professional development and employee training
allow your employees to gain new knowledge and skills at
their own convenience. Online professional development and
training can be customized to your specific business needs.
Small Business Development Centers
Small Business Development Centers offer free on
consultation management, marketing and financing for
small businesses. Several campuses host these centers,
operated by the Minnesota Department of Employment
and Economic Development. In addition, some colleges
and universities offer small business development centers
through customized training.
Veterans Resource Centers serve military veterans with
counseling, GI education benefits certification and tutorial
assistance. Veterans can get help finding state and federal
resources as they begin or continue higher education.
Career Service Centers help companies find well-rounded and
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employees through career service centers on every campus.
Even before graduation, state college and university students are
contributing to Minnesota’s economy, working as apprentices or
interns at businesses across the state. Internships are a win-win
for students and employers.
Minnesota Workforce Centers
Minnesota WorkForce Centers are where employers and
job seekers find employment and training services. Tax credit
information for employers, conferences and training services
are available from the centers, operated by the Minnesota
Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Specialized centers
Specialized centers offer unique business services
in a variety of areas.
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Center of Excellence: Health Care
www.healthforceminnesota.org
Center of Excellence
Health Care
Center of Excellence: Engineering and Manufacturing
www.mnceme.org
Center of Excellence
Engineering
& Manufacturing
Center of Excellence: Manufacturing and Applied Engineering
www.360mn.org
Center of Excellence
Manufacturing &
Applied Engineering
Center of Excellence: Strategic Information Technology and Security
www.strategicit.org
Center of Excellence
Strategic Information
Tech & Security
Online professional development and employee training
www.minnesotaonline.org/corporate
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Small Business Development Centers
www.mnsbdc.com
Small Business
Dev Center
Small Business Management Education
www.mgt.mnscu.edu
Small Business
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Veterans Resource Centers
www.mnscu.edu/students/veterans
Veterans
Resource Center
Hire a graduate: Career Service Centers
www.business.mnscu.edu
Career Service
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Minnesota Workforce Centers
www.mnwfc.org
Minnesota
Workforce Centers
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Effective training can turn a good employee into a great
asset. Assess employee skills and identify and remedy
gaps through customized training from the Minnesota
State Colleges and Universities. Work with experts who
share their real-world business experience with your
employees.
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and those of your employees. Get customized training
in your workplace, online or on campus so employees
can master the skills required to keep your company
growing.
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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
Colleges and universities can work together to meet
your needs or engage outside contractors to deliver
specific training programs.
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Contact the customized training or continuing education office at any of the
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Not sure where to start? Call the Business Information Center at 1-800-366-7380 to talk
with someone who can answer your questions and help you find a college or university
to meet your training needs, or send an e-mail to business@so.mnscu.edu.
“With the help of Minnesota State
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t Leadership/team building
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t Organizational development (consulting)
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Health care
t Allied health continuing education
t Infection control for home health care
t Integrative health/healing
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t Medical terminology and coding
t Nursing continuing education
t Pharmacy technology
t Quality and health care outcomes
Health and safety
t Emergency management/homeland security
t Emergency medical services
t Environmental health and safety
t Fire safety
t Law enforcement continuing education
t Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA)
t Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
t Safety and health compliance management
t Workplace security/consultation/planning
Computer and information technology
t Computer applications
t Computer networking/security
t Digital video editing
t E-commerce
t Geographic information systems (GIS)
t Graphic design
t Software training/data access
t Web design and development
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t Biomedical device
t Biotechnology/nanotechnology
t Blueprint/CAD
t Composite materials engineering
t Industrial automation
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t Engineer certification
t ISO certification
t Manager certification
t Six Sigma
t Statistical process control
Trades and industry
t Apparel technologies
t Apprenticeships
t Architectural design and drafting
t Boiler operator
t Building contractor continuing education
t Construction management
t Electrician
t Food manager certification
t Historic preservation
t Heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC)
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manufacturing, engineering, and information technology
and security can find state-of-the-art programs and practical
research at a Center of Excellence. The centers also provide
connections to K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and
business and industry.
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Center of Excellence:
Health Care
www.healthforceminnesota.org
HealthForce Minnesota seeks to increase the
number of and the diversity of health care workers,
integrate health science education practice and
research, and build capacity for education and
industry to enhance patient care.
Lead Institution: Winona State University
Center of Excellence:
Engineering and Manufacturing
www.mnceme.org
The Center for Engineering and Manufacturing
Excellence engages students in science, technology,
engineering and math and provides research
experts, workforce education, internships,
teaching institutes and long-range recruitment
strategies. By strengthening the competitive edge
of Minnesota’s workforce, the center helps ensure the
future strength and vitality of Minnesota’s economy.
Lead Institution: Minnesota State University, Mankato
Center of Excellence:
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applied engineering, engineering technology
and precision manufacturing, including
automation and robotics, machining and welding.
Lead Institution: Bemidji State University
Center of Excellence:
Strategic Information
Technology and Security
www.strategicit.org
The Center for Strategic Information Technology
and Security creates and delivers information
technology expertise for business and offers
resources for student networking, internships
and career enhancement through collaborative
efforts with businesses and other organizations.
Lead Institution: Metropolitan State University
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BUSINESS NEEDS
A number of colleges and universities have centers
that work with businesses in certain specialty areas.
A selection of specialized centers is listed at right.
“Knowledge mana gement is the onainly s.
competitive advanta ge that remtr ained,
For us, that means having well-omated
empowered employees. The aut echnical
tr aining progr am that Anoka Tibuted
College helped us create has controductivity
to higher quality and greater pr ofitability
from employees and increased pr
for the company.”
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— Maureen Steinwall, CEO of Steinw
injection molding company.
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Center for Applied Mechatronics
Johnson Center for Virtual Reality
Alexandria Technical College
Pine Technical College
www.learnmechatronics.org
www.jcvr.org
Offers degree programs and customized training in advanced
manufacturing technology for companies, primarily in the
packaging industry. Its Manufacturing Automation Research
Laboratory is the most technologically advanced automation
classroom and laboratory in Minnesota, with sophisticated
manufacturing hardware, software and networking capacity.
Enables and supports the use of computer simulation to improve
education and training, promotes economic development and
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develop skills, information and knowledge through immersive
virtual reality simulation and serious games.
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Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Hennepin Technical College
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management and builds partnerships between the university and the
business community. Offers specialized seminars and
customized training for sales professionals.
Offers a three-phase training program to prepare workers for careers in
metal-stamping and sheet metal fabrication, welding and machining/CNC
(Computer Numerical Control) operation. Focuses on lower-income job
seekers as well as men and women already working in manufacturing
who seek advancement.
Center for Research and Innovation
Marketing Assistance and Research Solutions
Bemidji State University/Northwest Technical College
Bemidji State University
www.cri-bsu.org
www.bemidjistate.edu/business_organizations
Works to increase collaboration among the university, technical
college, business, industry and other sectors of the region by
identifying and linking resources to cultivate business opportunities.
Serves the northwest Minnesota business community while providing
marketing students with hands-on learning. Services include feasibility
studies, Internet and exploratory research, focus groups, group interviews,
telephone surveys, mail surveys and strategic management analysis.
Center for Women Entrepreneurs
and Entrepreneurship Education
Minnesota Center for Automotive Research
Metropolitan State University
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Offers entrepreneurship education to aspiring and existing
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female-owned businesses in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
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assistance in automotive research and product development. Works with
manufacturers and others interested in addressing fuel economy and
emissions issues.
Composite Materials Technology Center
Winona State University
Southwest Marketing Advisory Center
Southwest Minnesota State University
www.winona.edu/engineering
Fosters interaction with industry and enhances engineering education
through industry-university partnerships. Engineering students work
under the direction of faculty and staff. Undertakes projects for
companies in composite materials and other industries.
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while giving students real-world experience in conducting surveys and
market research.
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Anoka Technical College
1355 W. Highway 10
Anoka, MN 55303
www.anokatech.edu
Business contact: Anoka Technical College Corporate Center
www.anokatech.edu/corporate_center
COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES
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Customized
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Center of Excellence
Engineering
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Online Prof
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Bemidji State University
1601 Jefferson St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
www.alextech.edu
Business contact: Customized Training Center
www.alextech.edu/CustomizedTraining
1500 Birchmont Drive N.E.
Bemidji, MN 56601
Center of Excellence
Engineering
& Manufacturing
Online Prof
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Veterans
Resource Center
Career Service
Centers
The college’s Corporate Center provides customized training in business
leadership, manufacturing and building trades, information technology
and computer applications, human resources, health care and emergency
medical services, and occupational health and safety. Technical career
programs include health information technology, surgical technology,
manufacturing and construction, automotive technician, business,
information technology and horticulture. Entrepreneur courses are
available for those who want to start a business. Member of the
Minnesota Center for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence.
Alexandria Technical College
Customized
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Small Business
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Career Service
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www.bemidjistate.edu
Business contact: Center for Research and Innovation
www.cri-bsu.org
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The Customized Training Center provides training and education for
the incumbent workforce in the areas of manufacturing technology,
industrial automation, computer technology, health care, organizational
and business development, and continuing education. The college offers
more than 50 technical programs in such areas as business technology,
computer science, health service, law enforcement, business management,
marketing and manufacturing. Member of the Minnesota Center for
Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence.
Business services include customized training and consulting services
in human resources, safety, natural resources, entrepreneurship and
marketing assistance; and research, focus groups and surveys. Business
and technology majors include accounting, applied engineering,
design technology, construction technology, business administration,
marketing communication and international studies. An online degree in
business administration features emphases in management, marketing
or entrepreneurship. Member of the 360° Manufacturing and Applied
Engineering Center of Excellence.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Central Lakes College
Cambridge, Coon Rapids
11200 Mississippi Blvd.
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Brainerd, Staples
501 W. College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
www.anokaramsey.edu
Business contact: Continuing Education and Customized Training
www.anokaramsey.edu/ContinuingEd
www.clcmn.edu
Business contact: Business and Industry Center
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Training
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Small Business
Dev Center
Veterans
Resource Center
Career Service
Centers
Customized business services include training needs assessment, strategic
planning, market research, business situation analysis, technology
assessment and planning, e-learning design and development, and
sales support and training. Degrees and certificates in medical devices
and biomedical technology; accounting, management and marketing;
computer science, networking and telecommunications; and nursing,
physical therapist assistant and charge nurse leadership. Training and
programs in lean manufacturing, geographic information systems,
biomedical device manufacturing, information technology, Web design,
small business development and manufacturing technology.
Customized
Training
Center of Excellence
Manufacturing &
Applied Engineering
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Small Business
Dev Center
Small Business
Management Ed
Veterans
Career Service
Resource Center
Centers
Customized training and continuing education programs emphasize lean
manufacturing, business leadership and management, and retraining
or cross-training tailored to meet business and industry needs. The
college’s majors include robotics and automated systems, nursing,
business, marketing, welding, horticulture, marine and small engine
technology, automotive technology, heavy equipment, photo imaging
technology, communication art and design, machine trades and drafting.
Small Business Development Center on campus. Member of the 360°
Manufacturing and Applied Engineering Center of Excellence.
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Century College
Hennepin Technical College
3300 Century Ave. N.
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie
9000 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
www.century.edu
Business contact: Continuing Education and Customized Training
www.century.edu/continuinged/default.aspx
Customized
Training
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Career Service
Centers
Business services include professional development and workforce
training in business skills, health care, leadership and ethics, language
and culture, information technologies and trades. Other services include
designing and developing e-learning programs and producing multimedia
presentations for training and promotions. Also available are short-term,
entry-level training for nursing assistants and other allied health workers;
apprenticeship training in the building trades; and cross-cultural training in
supervision and customer service.
Dakota County Technical College
1300 145th St. E.
Rosemount, MN 55068
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Small Business
Dev Center
Veterans
Resource Center
Career Service
Centers
Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College
2101 14th St.
Cloquet, MN 55720
Veterans
Resource Center
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Online Prof
Dev & Training
Veterans
Resource Center
Career Service
Centers
Specialized
Centers
Business services encompass customized training in computer applications
and information technology, construction and building trades, audio
records, environmental health and safety, food service, manufacturing and
professional development. Manufacturing and engineering technology
majors include automated robotics engineering, electronics, machine tools,
engineering computer-assisted design, plastics manufacturing, welding
and metal fabrication. Training also offered in industrial and occupational
safety, emergency medical services, fire protection and emergency
management. Member of the Minnesota Center for Engineering and
Manufacturing Excellence.
www.inverhills.edu
Business contact: $FOUFSGPS1SPGFTTJPOBMBOE8PSLGPSDF%FWFMPQNFOU
www.inverhillstraining.org
Customized
Training
Center of Excellence
Strategic Information
Tech & Security
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Veterans
Resource Center
Career Service
Centers
Business services include customized training and courses in health
care, medical office services, information technology, computer network
technology, IP telephony, information technology instruction, business
communication, supervision and management, Six Sigma and quality
management. The network technology and security degree program
is accredited by the National Security Agency. One of only seven Cisco
network security training centers in the United States and Canada.
Member of the Center of Excellence for Strategic Information
Technology and Security.
1-800-366-7380
2101 Trinity Road
Duluth, MN 55811
www.lsc.edu
Business contact: Workforce and Community Development
www.lsc.edu/ContinuingEducation
Career Service
Centers
Leadership and workforce development training is offered in partnership
with Developmental Dimensions International, a private human resources
consulting company. The college has unique technical programs in
geographic information systems and visualization and clean energy
technology. Associate-level business degrees include certificate programs
in finance, entrepreneurship and management. Online bachelor’s degree
in business, offered with Bemidji State University, gives students one-onone support from college faculty. Small business incubator provides space
for student and community entrepreneurs.
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Engineering
& Manufacturing
Lake Superior College
www.fdltcc.edu
Business contact: Customized Training and Continuing Education
www.fdltcc.edu/ctced
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Center of Excellence
2500 E. 80th St.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Business and management training is offered in topics such as leadership,
customer service, conflict resolution, and occupational Spanish and
multicultural supervision. Transportation training on a state-of-the-art
2.8-mile driving course builds comprehensive skills that reduce liability
and increase safety. Public safety instructors provide emergency response
driving and other training to law enforcement, fire service and emergency
response agencies. Information technology offers classes and training
in applications ranging from CCNA and Java to Microsoft certification.
Automated manufacturing skills training prepares individuals for work in
the medical, industrial, energy and mechatronic fields.
Customized
Training
Customized
Training
Inver Hills Community College
www.dctc.edu
Business contact: Customized Training
www.customizedtraining.com
Customized
Training
www.hennepintech.edu
Business contact: Customized Training Services
www.hennepintech.edu/cts
Customized
Training
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Veterans
Resource Center
Career Service
Centers
Business services range from customized training in lean health care,
lean manufacturing, and leadership and performance management to
continuing education programs in customer service and other professional
development subjects. One-year certification programs are offered in
electronics, integrated manufacturing, computer program and Web
development, health insurance billing and medical office careers. Shorterterm certificates in computer and health care programs also are offered.
Metropolitan State University
Minnesota State Community & Technical College
St. Paul, Minneapolis
700 Seventh St. E.
St. Paul, MN 55106-5000
Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, Wadena
1900 28th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
www.metrostate.edu
Business contact: College of Management Training
and Development Center
www.metrostate.edu/com/sp/workshop.html
www.minnesota.edu
Business contact: Custom Training Services
www.cts.minnesota.edu
Customized
Training
Center of Excellence
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Strategic Information
Tech & Security
Veterans
Resource Center
Career Service
Centers
Customized
Training
Specialized
Centers
Business services include customized continuing education workshops
in human resources, finance, international business, marketing
and information technology. Business owners can take courses in
entrepreneurship and marketing, technology, and risk management
and insurance. College of Management undergraduate majors include
business administration, human resource management, international
business, accounting, finance, economics, management and marketing.
Certifications include diversity, financial planning and project
management. Graduate programs include business administration, public
and nonprofit management, and management information systems.
Member of the Center for Strategic Information Technology and Security.
1501 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
www.minneapolis.edu
Business contact: Education and Customized Training
www.minneapolis.edu/continuinged
Center of Excellence
Health Care
Center of Excellence Center of Excellence
Manufacturing &
Applied Engineering
Strategic Information
Tech & Security
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Veterans
Career Service
Resource Center
Centers
Red Wing, Winona
1250 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987
www.southeastmn.edu
Business contact: Center for Custom Training and Education
www.southeastmn.edu/customtraining
Health Care
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Small Business
Dev Center
Veterans
Resource Center
Minnesota State University, Mankato
315 Wigley Administration Center
Mankato, MN 56001
Career Service
Centers
Center of Excellence
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Engineering
& Manufacturing
Veterans
Career Service
Resource Center
Centers
Specialized
Centers
Continuing education and professional development are offered online
and at several sites, including full undergraduate and graduate programs
at 7700 France in Edina. Strategic Business Partnerships Office develops
and enhances partnerships that allow students and faculty to counsel, train
and solve problems for businesses and other organizations. Organizational
Effectiveness Research Group offers resources and consulting in employee
selection, training and development. Minnesota Center for Automotive
Research helps manufacturers address alternative fuels, fuel economy
and emissions. Member of the Minnesota Center for Engineering and
Manufacturing Excellence.
Minnesota State University Moorhead
1104 7th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56563
www.mnstate.edu
Business contact: Continuing Studies/Customized
Education & Training
www.mnstate.edu/continue/customized
Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical
Center of Excellence
Career Service
Centers
Customized training specializes in workforce development for northwest
region industries and, via online services, throughout Minnesota. Services
include marketing and sales management; computer skills; continuing
education in health care; fire training; industrial maintenance; lean
processes in health, educational services and manufacturing; marine
engine technology and boat rigging; and welding. The college delivers
corporate college degrees and certificates in supervision, maintenance and
product design to employees at BTD Manufacturing, Marvin Windows and
Doors, and the Schwan Food Company.
Customized
Training
Business services in manufacturing and trades, information technology
and computer applications, business, health and human services, and
service careers. Provides curriculum design, e-learning development and
learning management systems integration services. Low-income worker
initiatives, created by public and private partnerships, provide entry-level
manufacturing and career training in construction trades. State-of-theart training and conference center in downtown Minneapolis. Member
of three Centers of Excellence: HealthForce Minnesota, the Center for
Strategic Information Technology and Security, and the 360° Center for
Manufacturing and Applied Engineering.
Customized
Training
Veterans
Resource Center
www.mnsu.edu
Business contact: Extended Learning
www.mnsu.edu/ext
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Customized
Training
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Customized
Training
Minnesota
Workforce Centers
Business services encompass customized training and continuing
education courses in human resource management, computer
applications, nursing and health care, building trades, industrial operations
and safety. Trade and industrial majors include automotive; carpentry;
machine tool and die; welding; truck driving; and heating, air conditioning
and ventilation. Among technical majors are drafting, electronics,
computer programming and networking with Cisco and Microsoft
certification. The college is an accredited distance learning institution
offering online classes, certificates, diplomas and degrees. Member of the
HealthForce Minnesota Center of Excellence.
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Small Business
Dev Center
Career Service
Veterans
Centers
Resource Center
Business services include customized education and training in supply
chain management, organization and leadership development,
conference services, Franklin Covey workshops, real estate training and
nonprofit organization training. Dale Carnegie leadership training is
offered for professional growth and academic credit. Advanced training
is offered in biochemistry and biotechnology industries, developed with
local companies and other partners. Majors include biochemistry and
biotechnology, construction and operations management, business
management, marketing, accounting, mass communications and
computer science.
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Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Northeast Higher Education District:
Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, Worthington
Central Information Center
P.O. Box 250, 1314 N. Hiawatha Ave.
Pipestone, MN 56164
www.mnwest.edu
Business contact: Customized Training Services
www.mnwest.edu/customized-training-services
Hibbing Community College
1515 E. 25th St.
Hibbing, MN 55746
Customized Online Prof
Dev & Training
Training
Itasca Community College
Small Business
Veterans
Career Service
Centers
Management Ed Resource Center
Businesses services through customized training and continuing education
include computer technology, fire and rescue, health, management and
leadership, manufacturing and applied technology. Unique programs in
renewable energy, biofuel and wind energy technology are designed to
meet emerging industry demand. Majors include business, management,
computer engineering and networking, information security and building
trades. Robotics program prepares technicians for work in automated
manufacturing. Personalized training for small businesses and farm
businesses.
1851 E. Highway 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Eveleth, Virginia
1001 Chestnut St. W.
Virginia, MN 55792
www.normandale.edu
Business contact: Continuing Education and Customized Training Center
for Applied Learning
www.normandale.edu/continuingeducation
Customized
Training
Center of Excellence
Health Care
Center of Excellence
Engineering
& Manufacturing
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Career Service
Veterans
Centers
Resource Center
Business services include continuing education and customized training
in quality and process improvement, supervision and management,
information technology, computer applications, leadership and
organizational development, health care and workplace wellness, and
languages including occupational and conversational Spanish language
training. Certifications are offered in human resource management,
information technology, health care, and quality and process improvement.
College programs include business marketing and management, bioscience,
engineering, nanotechnology, hospitality management and dietetic
technology. Member of two Centers of Excellence: HealthForce Minnesota
and the Minnesota Center for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence.
North Hennepin Community College
www.itascacc.edu
FYU Business contact: Continuing Education
and Customized Training Center
www.itascacc.edu/clc/custom.cfm
FYU
Mesabi Range Community & Technical College
Normandale Community College
9700 France Ave. S.
Bloomington, MN 55431
www.hibbing.edu
Business contact: Continuing Education
and Customized Training Center
www.hibbing.edu/customtraining/
www.mesabirange.edu
Business contact: Continuing Education
and Customized Training Center
www.mr.mnscu.edu/customized_training
Rainy River Community College
1501 Highway 71
International Falls, MN 56649
www.rrcc.mnscu.edu
Business contact: Continuing Education
and Customized Training Center
www.rrcc.mnscu.edu/conted/overview.asp
Vermilion Community College
1900 E. Camp St.
Ely, MN 55731
www.vcc.edu
Business contact: Ely Economic and Technology Center
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7411 85th Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
www.nhcc.edu
Business contact: Adult Education and Training – Continuing
Education and Customized Training
www.nhcc.edu/cect
Customized
Training
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Career Service
Veterans
Centers
Resource Center
Business services include credit and noncredit classes, certificates and
degree programs designed for business. Noncredit continuing education
options include business management and supervision, accounting,
leadership development, human resources, project management and
business communication, computer applications, Web design and
development, bioscience and communications. Credit options include
business management, business computer systems and management,
computer science, accounting, marketing and sales, e-commerce,
construction management, operations management, public works, building
inspection technology, nursing, noninvasive cardiology technology,
chemical technology, medical laboratory technology and histotechnology.
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Training
Center of Excellence
Engineering
& Manufacturing
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Career Service
Veterans
Centers
Resource Center
Minnesota
Workforce Centers
Business services at this consortium of five state colleges include
customized training in lean manufacturing and lean health care,
management and leadership development, industrial maintenance,
information technology, health care, computer training, mine safety and
health, emergency medical services, occupational and environmental safety
and health, customer services, organizational development, computer and
business productivity, and starting a business. Majors include industrial
technology-mining, electrical maintenance and construction, nursing,
culinary arts, multimedia specialist, pulp and paper technology, industrial
technology, and electrical and industrial automation technology. Member
of the Minnesota Center for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence.
Northland Community & Technical College
Ridgewater College
East Grand Forks, Thief River Falls
1101 Highway 1 E.
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Hutchinson, Willmar
2102 15th Ave. N.W., P.O. Box 1097
Willmar, MN 56201
www.northlandcollege.edu
Business contact: Center for Outreach and Innovation
www.northlandcollege.edu/coi
www.ridgewater.edu
Business contact: Center for Customized and Continuing Education
www.ridgewater.edu/customized
Customized
Training
Center of Excellence
Manufacturing &
Applied Engineering
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Small Business
Management Ed
Minnesota
Career Service
Veterans
Workforce Centers
Centers
Resource Center
Customized Center of Excellence
Health Care
Training
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Small Business
Management Ed
Veterans
Career Service
Minnesota
Resource Center
Centers
Workforce Centers
Business and workforce development services include lean manufacturing
training and lean health training to ensure a lean transition, eliminate
waste and carry out strategic plans; strength-based leadership training to
expand talents while enhancing team effectiveness; safety training related
to mines, first aid, CPR, fire and EMT; computer training; complementary
and alternative medicine; nursing assistant; and welding certifications.
Corporate programs include robotics, electronics and manufacturing.
Member of the 360° Manufacturing and Applied Engineering Center of
Excellence.
Business services range from business and professional development to
computer training and workplace safety training. Trade, manufacturing and
industry training encompasses instruction in areas such as manufacturing,
welding, nondestructive testing, stationary steam boiler operations,
occupational safety and health, and drafting and design. Mobile simulation
lab enhances workplace safety and emergency medical services training
with instruction in ambulance emergency room bays. Emergency medical
services program can train employees to serve as first responders. Member
of the HealthForce Minnesota Center of Excellence.
Northwest Technical College
Riverland Community College
905 Grant Ave. S.E.
Bemidji, MN 56601
www.ntcmn.edu
Business contact: Center for Research and Innovation-Custom College
www.cri-cc.org
Customized
Training
Center of Excellence
Manufacturing &
Applied Engineering
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Career Service
Veterans
Centers
Resource Center
Specialized
Centers
Albert Lea, Austin
1900 8th Ave. N.W.
Austin, MN 55912
www.riverland.edu
Business contact: Training and Development
www.riverland.edu/rtd
FYU
Customized Center of Excellence Center of Excellence
Manufacturing &
Health Care
Training
Applied Engineering
Business services range from customized training in lean manufacturing,
project management, and leadership and management training to
welding, computer-aided design and technical writing. A registered
nursing program is offered through distance education. Other programs
include medical practices, office management, and residential plumbing,
heating, ventilating and air conditioning. A state-of-the-art modular
training lab develops skills in industrial technologies. Unique programs
in high-performance engine machining and industrial model making.
Member of the 360° Manufacturing and Applied Engineering Center of
Excellence.
Pine Technical College
900 4th St. S.E.
Pine City, MN 55063
Center of Excellence
Health Care
Small Business Career Service
Centers
Management Ed
Minnesota
Workforce Centers
Business services include continuing education courses in computer
applications, health, leadership and management, industrial safety, and
trade and industry. Training is offered in automated manufacturing and
lean health care in collaboration with other institutions. The college
operates a state-of-the-art health science simulation lab for instructing
nurses, radiographers and pharmacy technicians. Career programs include
accounting, business, business and office technology, construction,
computer technology, manufacturing and transportation. Some training is
also available at Owatonna College and University Center. Member of two
Centers of Excellence: HealthForce Minnesota and 360° Manufacturing and
Applied Engineering.
Rochester Community & Technical College
www.pinetech.edu
Business contact: Customized Training and Continuing Education
www.pinetech.edu/business-and-partners
Customized
Training
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Center of Excellence
Manufacturing &
Applied Engineering
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Veterans
Resource Center
Career Service
Centers
Specialized
Centers
Business services include training in industrial technology, information
technology and management education. The virtual reality center
provides training in virtual reality simulations and serious games. The
college offers certified composite technician training as the only Midwest
academic partner for the American Composites Manufacturers Association.
Technical programs include automotive technology, administrative careers,
accounting, computer and information sciences, nursing and human
services. Member of two Centers of Excellence: HealthForce Minnesota and
360° Manufacturing and Applied Engineering.
851 30th Ave. S.E.
Rochester, MN 55904
www.rctc.edu
Business contact: Business and Workforce Education
www.rctc.edu/workforce
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Health Care
Training
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Small Business
Dev Center
Veterans
Career Service
Resource Center
Centers
The Business and Workforce Education division supports the workforce
of the greater Rochester area with programs designed to meet employer
and incumbent worker training and retraining needs. Diverse training is
provided in open enrollment, customized and distance-learning classes in
computer training, nursing, professional development, entrepreneurship,
and career and technical areas. The college is a leader in Internet-based
training for the home health care and hospice industry through an
academic based e-learning system known as RCTCLEARN.NET. Member of
the HealthForce Minnesota Center of Excellence.
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St. Cloud State University
720 4th Ave. S.
St. Cloud, MN 56301
South Central College
Faribault, North Mankato
1920 Lee Blvd.
North Mankato, MN 56003
www.stcloudstate.edu
Business contact: Center for Continuing Studies
www.stcloudstate.edu/continuingstudies
Customized
Training
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Small Business
Dev Center
Veterans
Resource Center
www.southcentral.edu
Business contact: Center for Business,
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www.training.southcentral.edu
Career Service
Centers
Business services feature customized training through the Center
for Continuing Studies. Certificates in management, supervision and
leadership are available. Other training that can be tailored to business
needs includes information assurance and security, strategic planning for
managers, computer programming, information technology, mechanical
and manufacturing engineering, mediation and dispute resolution,
assessment and appraisal, and aviation instrumentation training. Programs
include marketing, mass communications, management and finance,
small business management, statistics, nuclear medical technology and
radiologic technology.
St. Cloud Technical College
1540 Northway Drive
St. Cloud, MN 56303
www.sctc.edu
Business contact: Customized Training and Education Center
www.sctc.edu/training
Customized
Training
Center of Excellence
Manufacturing &
Applied Engineering
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Veterans
Resource Center
Career Service
Centers
Minnesota
Workforce Centers
Business services include customized training in trade and industry,
transportation, health and career development. Courses range from sales
skills, supervisory management training and organizational management
training to basic manufacturing and safety regulations. Health training
covers long-term-care nursing, certified nursing associate programs and
home health care training. Programs include architectural construction
technology, electrical construction technology and unique programs in
sonography, cardiovascular technology, land surveying and civil
engineering. Member of the 360° Manufacturing and Applied Engineering
Center of Excellence.
Saint Paul College
235 Marshall Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55102
www.saintpaul.edu
Business contact: Customized Training and Consulting
www.training.saintpaul.edu
Customized
Training
Center of Excellence
Manufacturing &
Applied Engineering
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Career Service
Centers
Business services include customized training in lean-flow processes for
manufacturing, health care and office administration; Web development;
technical writing; and Minnesota Job Skills Partnership grant development.
Training programs address management leadership, customer service,
manufacturing technology processes including CNC and welding,
entrepreneurial development and software training. Consulting services
available in customized job profiles, training needs assessment, employee
evaluation and succession planning. Leading-edge programs in “Green
Manufacturing” and “Green Construction” using LEED standards are
available through the college’s Integrated Green certification program.
Member of the 360° Manufacturing and Applied Engineering Center of
Excellence.
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Training
Center of Excellence
Engineering
& Manufacturing
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Small Business
Management Ed
Career Service
Centers
Veterans
Resource Center
Customized training covers production and inventory control; quality
and performance improvement; emergency medical service; business
development and technology; motorcycle safety, transport and fleet
defensive driving and public safety; construction safety and OSHA safety
and health; food safety management; employee growth and management
development; industry and manufacturing training; and nursing and
prenursing education including health care simulation. The college also
provides mobile unit training: trench rescue, confined space, ventilation,
rapid intervention team and grain bin rescue. Member of the Minnesota
Center for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence.
Southwest Minnesota State University
1501 State St.
Marshall, MN 56258
www.southwestmsu.edu
Business contact: Customized Training and Education Solutions
www.mnctes.com
Customized
Training
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Small Business
Dev Center
Small Business
Management Ed
Career Service
Veterans
Centers
Resource Center
Specialized
Centers
Southwest Minnesota State University is a partner in the Customized
Training and Education Solutions, or CTES, regional alliance with Minnesota
West Community and Technical College and Ridgewater College. The
alliance offers a full line of customized training and education services. The
university contributes expertise in its areas of academic focus. Bachelor’s
degrees in business administration and management are available
through distance learning. Campus bachelor’s degree programs include
culinology, which combines culinary arts and food science; agronomy; and
professional writing and communication in areas including manufacturing,
advertising and technical writing.
Winona State University
P.O. Box 5838
Winona, MN 55987
www.winona.edu
Business contact: Outreach and Continuing Education
www.winona.edu/oced
Customized
Training
Center of Excellence
Health Care
Online Prof
Dev & Training
Veterans
Resource Center
Career Service
Centers
Specialized
Centers
Customized training covers manufacturing, business services and
health care. Manufacturing training encompasses composite materials
engineering, lean manufacturing and manufacturing design. The business
curriculum focuses on leadership, customer service and sales training.
Health care training includes lean thinking and project management. The
university’s programs include computer science, business administration
and mass communication. The unique undergraduate program in
composite materials engineering produces graduates for manufacturers
in southeast Minnesota and across the United States. Member of the
HealthForce Minnesota Center of Excellence.
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Food Sciences
Horticulture, Landscaping & Greenhouse
Veterinary Technology
Alternative Energy & Natural Resources
Alternative/Renewable Energy Technologies
Water Quality Technologies
Wind Energy Mechanics
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The program grids on these pages indicate which colleges
and universities offer academic programs in areas
related to business. Use these grids to find colleges and
universities that produce graduates in the fields related
to your business or industry. Your current employees also
might want to enroll in a program to gain new skills or
advance their careers.
A program is a set of credit courses leading to a certificate,
diploma or degree. Many certificate programs can be
completed in less than a year; an associate degree usually
takes two or more years to complete, and a bachelor’s
degree generally takes four or more years.
Some business-related programs are available entirely or
largely online. To learn more about online programs, go
to MinnesotaOnline.org or call the Business Information
Center, 1-800-366-7380, to talk with someone who can
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Construction Management
Electric Utility Technology
Electrical Lineworker
Electrician & Electrical Maintenance
Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Heavy Equipment Operation
Interior Design
Ironworker
Plumbing/Pipe Fitting
Power Generation & Distribution
Business & Management
Accounting
Administrative Assistant & Support
Business Administration & Management
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Do you have expertise that you would like to share with others?
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employees on industry-specific technologies.
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Ruth Grendahl, vice chair
Scott Thiss, treasurer
Duane Benson
Cheryl Dickson
Jacob Englund
Clarence Hightower
Allyson Lueneburg
Dan McElroy
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Christine Rice
Louise Sundin
Terri Thomas
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