Business North: Blandin bolsters Minnesota North college system with $3 million grant
7 Feb 2023
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Minnesota North College (MN North) has launched a new initiative to transform the ways it teaches, trains and supports students to better serve their needs and provide greater access for Minnesotans on the economy's sidelines.
Blandin Foundation awarded a $3 million, three-year grant to support AspireNORTH, a plan to build rural capacity in Northeastern Minnesota through regional impact and coordination. Key to AspireNORTH is its holistic approach to get students and workers the training they need to fill the region’s jobs.
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