BTD, Inc. and others/Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Industry Partners

BTD, Inc.

Lake Region Electrical Coop

Otter Tail Power, Inc.

Moorhead Public Service

Other Partners

Becker County Economic Development Authority

County of Becker

West Central Initiative

Fergus Falls Economic Improvement Commission

Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

Clay County Solid Waste Management

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Adult Basic Education – Moorhead

Perham/Dent School District

Lake Park Audobon School District

Hawley School District

Detroit Lakes School District

Moorhead School District

Dilworth/Glyndon/Felton School District

Geographic Area

2 counties in NW MN

Clay, Otter Tail

Grantee

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Summary

Development of three technical skills certificates for core skills in energy/mfg; develop alternative energy

To deliver foundational technical training in 3 short certificates that provide skills for employment in emerging energy technologies, current energy technologies, and manufacturing. The audience is displaced workers, under‐skilled workers and high school juniors and seniors. Additionally, college technical faculty in collaboration with green technology specialists will develop 12 “green” technology learning units that will be imbedded in 12‐14 MSCTC engine related, construction/design and electrical programs in 2009‐2010 and shared with other Minnesota colleges and high schools to promote alternative energy practices.

Amount Funded

$202,500