Kandiyohi County is
committed to assisting businesses in the skill development
of existing employees, increasing employee productivity and
the growth of the company. These improvements result in the
creation of new jobs, retention of jobs that otherwise may
have been eliminated, and an increase in wages for trained
workers.
SmallBizU
SmallBizU
is a free business/entrepreneurial training assistance web
site created by a national economic development group in conjunction
with a major university. It covers core areas of entrepreneurship---money,
management and marketing.
Willmar WorkForce Center
On-the-Job
Training
Employers
can be reimbursed up to 50% for the hourly wage, for the contracted
period, for hiring and training an eligible person into a
new full-time position. The person must qualify according
to specific program requirements. The new employee is pad
at the regular wage and receives any normal benefits during
the training period.
Classroom
Training
A person
who is qualified under specific programs may be able to attend
up to two years of training. This should provide better qualified
and more highly skilled candidates to meet your business needs.
Referral
Services
If
you have specific employment or training needs, and the WorkForce
Center cannot provide these for you, and we may be able to
coordinate other services to meet your needs. Skill training
or other customized training services are available through
a number of sources. The WorkForce Center staff may be able
to serve as a referral center for you.
Internet/On-Line
Services
The
local WorkForce Center office has electronic access to the
internet. This includes the MN Department of Employment &
Economic Development website, the U.S. Department of Labor/Statistics
website, and other world wide informational services. www.mnwfc.org
An extensive resource library of Labor Market Information
is offered for business planning or expansion. The Workforce
Center also has a Labor Market Analyst that is available to
address your specific needs.
Testing
Services
Computerized
and written testing is available through the Job Service at
the WorkForce Center. These tests are designed to assess your
applicants for the level of skill you desire for you job openings.
For
more information
Employer
Training Resources
Willmar WorkForce Center
Kandiyohi County Health & Human Services Building
2200 23rd Street NE, Suite 2040
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-5174
M.C.I.S
The
Minnesota Career Information System matches skills and interests
to careers, training and educational services. MCIS provides
the most current, accurate and comprehensive national, state,
and local occupational and educational information available.
Updated annually, the information is designed for effective
use in career development, educational planning and employment
transitions. www.mncis.intocareers.org
Ridgewater
College Center for Customized and Continuing Education
Ridgewater
College's Center
for Customized & Continuing Education provides many
educational opportunities to develop new skills, to broaden
the knowledge base, and to increase technical proficiency,
that benefits both a business organization and individual
employees. Call the Center for Customized and Continuing
Education-your best source for targeted education to increased
productivity!
Willmar Campus: (320) 231-2925
The
SCORE Association
Counselors
to America's Small Business. The SCORE Association (Service
Corps of Retired Executives) is the premiere, free business
counseling and advice service found in the United States.
SCORE counselors are experienced working and retired business
professionals who help you start or grow your business. Services
include:
- free confidential business counseling
- free mentoring and coaching
- business plan evaluation
- financial planning
- market assessment
- low cost seminars/workshops
Contact
the local West Central Office at this address and phone for
business help today:
SCORE Chapter 2
West Central Office
312 Fourth Street SW, Suite 2
Willmar, MN 56201
Tel. 320-894-6198
Fax
320-231-2320
E-mail:
Score Counselor
Minneapolis SCORE Chapter 2: www.scoreminn.org
National SCORE Office: www.score.org
or (800) 634-0245
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