As partners in the WorkForce Center System, the following state agencies provide additional, specialized assistance to job seekers and businesses throughout the state. More information about our partners can be found at www.positivelyminnesota.com.
MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (MN DEED)
The state of Minnesota’s principal economic development agency, MN DEED programs promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention; international trade; workforce development; and community development.
Business Services Specialists
Business Services Specialists help companies tackle some of their most difficult workforce problems, offering solutions that are tailor-made to meet specific business needs.
State Services for the Blind (SSB)
Assistance for people who are blind, visually impaired, or DeafBlind to live and work as independently as possible.
Veterans Employment Services
Provides specialized staff and employment services to help all Minnesota military veterans—including those in the National Guard and Reserves—prepare for, find, and keep a job, no matter their era of service.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Assistance for persons with disabilities that helps individuals prepare for work, find and keep a job, and live as independently as possible.