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Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council (PIC) spent the 2025–2026 program year focused on a simple but important goal: creating opportunities that help people build careers, help employers find talent, and help communities strengthen their workforce. As employers navigate a changing labor market, evolving technology, demographic shifts, and continued workforce shortages, PIC continues to adapt its

The Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council is launching a comprehensive Agriculture Skills Career Pathway Program supported by a $500,000 Growing Careers grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. PIC was one of seven organizations selected statewide for the new agriculture-focused workforce initiative. Working in partnership with the South Central Workforce Council, PIC

Marshall, MN – The Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council (PIC), in collaboration with the South Central Workforce Council, has been awarded three workforce development grants from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). These grants will expand training opportunities and strengthen career pathways for individuals and businesses across Southwest Minnesota. The funding comes

As we reflect on 2025 and celebrate the holiday season, Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council is proud to look back on a year of milestones, meaningful impact, and inspiring personal achievements. This year marked our 40th Anniversary, a moment to honor four decades of building pathways and empowering individuals across Southwest Minnesota. At our “Fueling

As the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council (PIC) celebrates its 40th Anniversary, we take pride in four decades of connecting people, training, and opportunity across Southwest Minnesota. From guiding laid-off workers toward new beginnings to helping young people discover their passions, our mission remains centered on empowering individuals and strengthening communities through workforce innovation. Our

On October 6, 2025, community leaders, partners, and staff gathered at Iterro Life Sciences in Balaton to celebrate a milestone moment, the 40th Anniversary of the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council (PIC).  The event brought together members of the Joint Powers Board, Workforce Development Board, and PIC nonprofit board for a joint meeting and dinner

October is Manufacturing Month in Minnesota, a time to shine a light on one of the state’s most essential and innovative industries. For the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council (PIC), this year’s celebration carries extra meaning as we mark 40 years of helping people connect with education, employment, and opportunity. Our story, much like the

September is officially Workforce Development Month in Minnesota, as proclaimed by Governor Tim Walz. This statewide recognition highlights the importance of equipping Minnesotans with the skills, training, and opportunities needed to succeed in today’s evolving economy. It’s a time to celebrate the partnerships that make workforce development possible and the individuals whose lives are transformed