Change: This is happening in other occupational areas in addition to health care, with a significant focus on health care related occupations. MNBESTLed by the Dakota-Scott WIB, this is a training initiative leading to CPR certification, nursing assistant certification and clinical experience in a long-term facility. Developed in   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1200)  View all updates.

Change: led by the Anoka County Job Training Center with Anoka Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College providing the training. Minnesota Family Investment Program staff at the Job Training Center provide referrals and ongoing management to the project. WIB approved grant application and supports the project. Health Care Careers Matrix   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1026)  View all updates.

Change: Foundational activities during the last four years, including the Mayors' Initiative on Green Manufacturing, Legislative Task Force on Green Jobs, and engagement in philanthropic efforts focused on green jobs, all laid the groundwork for major USDOL investments now operating in this arena. Mayors' Initiative on Green Manufacturing RENEW MNLiving   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 930)  View all updates.

Change: Environmental scan, convening, and individual projects all initiated in late 2008, continuing through 2009. Major efforts in 2009 and 2010 to jointly secure federal funds through grant proposals.Anoka and Ramsey County WIBs have each led elements of this effort. FastTRAC Assessments for Occupational Skill TrainingUsing the   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 806)  View all updates.

Change: Minneapolis WIB supported this effort in its earlier incarnations. Most recently, healthForce MN has led efforts to expand and refresh this work with partners in the MN Hospital Association and with long-term care providers. Health Care Convening focused on Nursing ContinuumTwo separate assessments began independently   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 580)  View all updates.

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Change: Construction Twin Cities Coalition for Constuction DiversityGreen JobsMayors' Initiative on Green Manufacturing RENEW MNLiving Cities Green Boot CampGreenPOWERInformation Technology Dakota Future Telecom Initiative Advance IT MinnesotaOtherGreater Twin Cities Prosperity PartnershipYouth Transition Program (Building Lives) Streamlining regional literacy & job readiness assessments   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 293)  View all updates.

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