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.
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