Workforce Team

Comprised of economic development organizations, labor representatives and educational institutions, the mission of the Workforce Team is to identify the number, skills, sources, timing and gaps necessary to define and coordinate strategies for adequate workforce resources.

Workforce Team Composition

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Workforce Investment Board (WIB)
Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MNSCU)/Roy Smith
Labor
Area Partnership for Economic Expansion (APEX)
Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training (NEMOJT)
K-12 Education

Team Leader

Roy Smith, Facilitator
Iron Range Resources
4261 Hwy 53 S
PO Box 441
Eveleth, MN 55734-0441
(218) 744-7334
roy.smith@state.mn.us

Committee Contacts

Brendan Ashby - Northeast Minnesota Area Health Education Center
Don Hoag - Duluth Workforce Development
Drew Digby - Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED)
Jim Wrobleski - Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED)
Lisa Heyesen - Area Partnership for Economic Expansion (APEX)
Mark Adams - Ironworld
Michelle Ufford - Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training (NEMOJT)
Paul Carlson - Arrowhead Economic Opportunities Agency (AEOA)
Paula Frings - Cleveland Management & Consulting Group
Randy Lasky - "The Northspan Group, Inc."
Roy Smith - Iron Range Resources
Shannon Malovrh - Virginia ISD 706
Sue Collins - Northeast Higher Education District

Workforce Plan

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