News from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
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News from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

October 2023

Workforce event participants

Event features DLI workforce programs

Representatives from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) and the Office of Higher Education (OHE) visited Ultra Machining Company in Monticello, Minnesota, Oct. 4 to discuss the company's use of Dual-Training Pipeline and Youth Skills Training programs as workforce tools to help the company address critical workforce challenges?in the manufacturing industry.

DLI Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach, OHE Commissioner Dennis Olson, staff members from DLI's Dual-Training Pipeline and Youth Skills Training programs, educators and trainees gathered to discuss and celebrate the company's successful dual-training and workforce programs.

Learn how dual training can help build your workforce

Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline works with employers to help them set up dual-training programs at their companies. Attend an event or webinar to learn more about Dual-Training Pipeline options for your business.


Women's Economic Security Act grants awarded

Five organizations were awarded grants to promote understanding of Minnesota laws relating to pregnant and new parents' workplace rights to pregnancy accommodations and pregnancy and parental leave through the Women's Economic Security Act (WESA). View the recipients.


Municipalities:? Apply for a Building Official Training grant

Grants are available to municipalities to help them train the next generation of building officials. Learn more and apply.


Earned sick and safe time grants awarded

Seven organizations will be awarded grants as part of Minnesota's new earned sick and safe time law, which goes into effect Jan. 1 and requires employers to provide paid leave to employees who work in the state. The grants will be used to promote education, outreach, communication, engagement and training to build worker and employer understanding about Minnesota laws relating to earned sick and safe time. View the recipients.


Apprenticeship Week is Nov. 13 to 19, 2023

Apprenticeship Week in Minnesota (Nov. 13 to 19, 2023) is an opportunity for the apprenticeship community to tell their stories about registered apprenticeship and share with businesses, industry, labor, education, career-seekers, community-based organizations, students and workers the advantages of developing careers through adoption of the apprenticeship model.


Grants to help expand apprenticeship programs awarded

Labor Education Advancement Program (LEAP) grants were awarded to 12 organizations to expand apprenticeship opportunities to more Minnesotans. View more about the grant and the recipients.


MNOSHA fatality, serious-injury investigation summaries online

Each month, Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) Compliance publishes current, updated summaries of its fatality investigations and serious-injury investigations.

For the federal-fiscal-year that began Oct. 1, 2022, MNOSHA has investigated 24 fatalities through Sept. 29.

The information provided about each investigation is:? the inspection number, date of incident and worksite city; the type of business and number of employees; a description of the event; and the outcome of the MNOSHA Compliance investigation.

The Department of Labor and Industry ensures Minnesota?s work and living environments are equitable, healthy and safe.


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