The Minneapolis Workforce Development Board (MWDB) is one Minnesota’s 16 local workforce boards, designated under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014.  The MWDB is comprised of 21 members from business, workforce, education and training, government, and economic development stakeholders who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council to three-year terms.

The Board guides the design of local workforce development in the City of Minneapolis including oversight of the operation of CareerForce Minneapolis North, CareerForce Minneapolis South, and the Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center.

The MWDB is a leader in CareerForce, Minnesota’s unified workforce system.  Our priorities include initiatives in Information Technology, youth internships (Step Up), Healthcare, and place-based strategies in North and South Minneapolis. This includes activities to increase awareness of these occupations and working with industry employers to connect them to resources to find and retain a competitive workforce. Other priorities include enhancing the cultural competency of our workforce program staff and ensuring that our locations are welcoming to all customers. If you are interested in learning more about the MWDB, please contact Matthew Courtney at 612-673-6236 or Matthew.Courtney@minneapolismn.gov.

Full MWDB membership list and meeting information can be found here.

Minneapolis Employment and Training is the administrative entity/staff to the MWDB and administers a variety of employment and training programs under the direction of the Mayor, City Council and MWDB. City programs under the oversight of the Board include services for low-income adults, dislocated workers and youth.

To access services for career seekers and employers available through the CareerForce system, find your nearest location here.