Representatives from state colleges and universities, workforce centers, school districts and other organizations will soon be asked to put their heads together to figure out a better way to educate low-skilled workers in Minnesota.
Signed May 12 by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, a new law directs the Governor’s Workforce Development Council to consult with several state agencies and establish four local collaborative projects to “plan and coordinate employment, training, and education programs and services.”
Rep. Larry Haws (DFL-St. Cloud), who sponsors the law with Sen. Tarryl Clark (DFL-St. Cloud), said the projects will be located in four different geographic areas and will focus on adults in need of workforce training. He said the law puts an emphasis on having adult basic educators play a greater role in workforce development.
“This gives them a place at the table,” he said.
Each collaborative will be required to include, at a minimum, representatives of: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; local adult basic education; workforce centers; local school districts; community action agencies; and public housing agencies.
Each local collaborative will have to implement its plan for at least one year and then report to the council on progress made. The council will then report to the Legislature.
The law is effective May 13, 2009.
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