The Southwest Minnesota Workforce Development Board is one of Minnesota’s 16 local workforce boards designated under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014.  The Board is comprised of a majority business representatives, as well workforce, education, government, economic development, and community stakeholders.  The board is dedicated to providing a diverse and quality workforce that best meets the needs and challenges of the 14 county area of Southwest Minnesota. These counties include Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Swift, and Yellow Medicine. 

The Southwest Minnesota Workforce Development Board is a leader in CareerForce, Minnesota’s unified workforce system, and guides the design of local workforce development including oversight of CareerForce locations in Marshall, Montevideo and Worthington.  Board priorities include:  addressing the shortage of skilled workers through sector-based career pathway approaches; increasing service levels and outcomes for individuals experiencing employment disparities; expanding partnerships with local school districts to increase career awareness, career counseling and work-based learning opportunities for students and parents; and, increasing employer engagement through sector-based partnerships.

Board meeting information can be found at:  www.swmnpic.org

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