Dual-Training Pipeline Grant Applications Now Open

The Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline Grant is now open and accepting applications until April 3 for employers interested in creating or enhancing a competency-based, earn-and-learn dual-training approach to meet their workforce needs. Through this program, administered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, workers receive a combination of related instruction and on-the-job training.

Employers can train workers in more than 80 eligible occupations in four high-growth industries:

• Healthcare services
• Agriculture
• Information technology
• Advanced manufacturing

The eligible healthcare occupations include CNAs, long-term care culinary managers, LPNs, RNs, physical therapy assistants, and more.

The details

Interested employers are encouraged to attend a virtual session to learn more about applying for the grant:

• Wednesday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. Register here
• Thursday, March 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. Register here

The application deadline is April 3.

For more information about the Dual Training Grant, to an application form, or to find the virtual workshop registration links, visit www.ohe.state.mn.us/dualtraininggrant.

For specific questions regarding the Dual Training Grant or coming workshops, contact Jacquelynn Mol Sletten at 651-355-0609 or jacquelynn.mol.sletten@state.mn.us.

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