Upcoming: Workforce Development Seminar in St. Michael

Wright County Economic Development Partnership, Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association and Jet Edge, Inc. will host a Work Force Development seminar Oct. 10 to discuss skilled labor in Minnesota.

“A growing shortage of skilled manufacturing professionals is one of the biggest threats facing America’s manufacturing industries. There are simply not enough skilled welders, machinists, electricians and other trade professionals to meet employers’ demands, and the existing pool of skilled labor is graying rapidly,” according to a press release from Wright County Economic Development Partnership.

The topic will be discussed during the “Workforce Tools and Applications” seminar, 11:20 p.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at Jet Edge, Inc., 12070 43rd Street N.E., St. Michael.

The seminar will include a lunch and networking hour followed by presentations from St. Cloud Technical College, Central MN Jobs and Training Services followed by a manufacturer testimonial and Enterprise MN.

Participants are invited to tour Jet Edge following the seminar.

Cost is $20 and includes lunch. Registration is required by Oct. 7. To register, contact Jeanene Strum, WCEDP at 763-477-3035 or jstrum@wrightpartnership.org.

More information: www.wrightpartnership.org/events