My colleague Kathy Gaalswyk, president of Initiative Foundation based in Little Falls, shared this video noting some very familiar points for rural Minnesota leaders.
Mike Rowe of the Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs” and “Mike Rowe Works” spoke to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee about needing to promote skilled trades to meet our economy’s demand and fill a workforce gap. I think it’s an excellent example of why we need to change our mindsets about educating our future workforce.
SWIF is currently helping facilitate a group of CEO peers representing various industries in the region. The goal? Figure out how to take action and close the skills gap.
What role do you think southwest Minnesota can play in advancing our future workforce? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts!
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