?Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan are celebrating Workforce Development Month and highlighting efforts to connect Minnesotans to high-growth, high-demand jobs through job training and workforce development programs.
?From youth training programs to workforce development grants, we have many tools in our wheelhouse to recruit and train workers for the high-growth, high-demand jobs we have available across our state,??said Governor Walz.??Through these programs, we?re finding new ways to bring more Minnesotans into the labor market, grow our economy, and help businesses and workers thrive.?
?When we invest in workforce development and job training programs, we advance economic equity for Minnesotans across the state,??said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan.??These programs are charting pathways for Minnesotans to succeed in high-growth industries, from clean energy to health care. I?m grateful for those working to connect Minnesotans with these fantastic opportunities across our state.?
On Friday,?Governor Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide emergency aviation support in fighting the severe wildfires causing destruction in Louisiana.
?Minnesotans don?t stand by when there?s a call for help. Thank you to the members of the Minnesota National Guard for answering the call to help battle the wildfires raging through Louisiana,??said Governor Walz.??We?re committed to helping these communities in need and assisting our partners in Louisiana get these wildfires under control.?
On Tuesday, Governor Walz celebrated Military Appreciation Day at the Fair.?
"Minnesota remains committed to honoring our veterans. And as we recognize the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, we?re clear that includes those who protected our freedom and democracy in Vietnam," said Governor Walz. "To all who served: Thank you."
On Monday, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack at the Minnesota State Fair.?
"Great to see you today at the best state fair in the country, Secretary,"? said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. "We?re grateful for your partnership as we continue working to innovate the future of agriculture in Minnesota.
 On Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan and U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm celebrated new investments in Minnesota's clean energy economy in?Mountain Iron at Heliene.?
"A strong economic future for Minnesotans means driving our clean energy economy forward and creating good-paying jobs across the state. Proud to join Secretary Granholm today to celebrate our progress toward that goal," said Lieutenant?Governor Flanagan.?
Governor Walz celebrated the launch of a first-of-its-kind coalition to scale the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Minnesota. The Minnesota SAF Hub, a partnership established by Greater MSP, Bank of America, Delta Air Lines, Ecolab, and Xcel Energy, is the first large-scale SAF coalition in the U.S. with collaboration among key players across industries committed to scaling SAF production to replace conventional jet fuel. Minnesota will continue to work with these partners and other leading institutions to decarbonize the airline industry.
?Minnesota has what it takes to lead the sustainable aviation fuel industry,??said Governor Tim Walz.??With this partnership and a nation-leading tax credit, we?re making Minnesota the best state in the nation to produce and blend sustainable aviation fuels ? all while creating good-paying jobs and supporting rural communities.?
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