DEED: Governor Walz Announces Millions in Workforce Training Grants

23 Dec 2025

News

Governor Tim Walz and the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced the recipients of $8.8 million in grants to grow Minnesota's workforce through the Drive for 5 Workforce initiative. Drive for 5 is the state's program for preparing Minnesotans for high-demand jobs in five occupational categories: the caring professions, education, manufacturing, technology, and the trades.

"Minnesota maintains one of the most skilled, trained, and active workforces in the country," said Governor Walz. "By investing in skills training and job placement, we are investing in our workforce and our economy, ensuring that businesses have skilled workers, and that workers have fulfilling, family-sustaining employment."

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