Workforce Solutions
Workforce Solutions provides employment and training services to job seekers and businesses in Ramsey County.
Mission
To strengthen the economic success of our community through personalized and effective workforce development.
Vision
We are a world-class leader in the business of building the economic success of individuals and employers. We are driven by our customers’ needs, by the pursuit of excellence, the use of best practices and respect for all.
Services for job seekers
Workforce Solutions prepares job seekers to be competitive in the local job market. Career development and coaching services include assessments, basic skill development, occupational skills training, job search support and placement. Whether an individual is getting their first job or exploring mid-level career changes, Workforce Solutions helps people reach economic self-sufficiency and improve their families’ quality of life.
Services for businesses
Workforce Solutions collaborates with businesses to help them grow their companies through a variety of workforce and staffing solutions.
Learn more about workforce development services for businesses.
Partnerships and initiatives
CareerForce
In partnerships with Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Workforce Solutions is a one-stop delivery system of workforce services offered through Minnesota CareerForce.
Youth Works!
Youth Works! is a county-wide youth employment awareness initiative that promotes opportunities for personal, social and educational youth development, leadership and employment. This initiative enables youth to develop their voice, influence and place in society to reach their full potential.
Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County
Workforce Solutions is overseen by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners and the Workforce Innovation Board (WIB) of Ramsey County.
The WIB is appointed by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners and the Mayor of Saint Paul. The 33-member board is made up of business leaders, elected officials and workforce development professionals who provide leadership, set policy and provide oversight of the public workforce programs and efforts.
The WIB has direct oversight of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act legislation and programs. The WIB has an advisory role over the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families legislation and programs.
Veterans Priority of Service, Public Law 107-288 (PDF)
A veteran shall be given priority over a non-veteran for receipt of employment, trainings and placement of services in job training programs if the veteran meets the program’s eligibility requirements.
A proud partner of the American Job Center network.
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Related Resources
- 2022 Annual Business Report
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) (PDF)
- 2021-2024 Local & Regional Plan (PDF)
- Joint Powers Agreement - City of Saint Paul and Ramsey County (PDF)
- MFIP Provider Resources
- WIB Bylaws (PDF)
- WIB Action Plan 2022-23 (PDF)
- Memorandum of Understanding - WIB and Partner Agencies (PDF)