The Dual Training Grant program provides grants that generate collaborative and strategic educational solutions between employers and related instruction training providers across Minnesota. The dual-training model helps employers meet their workforce needs by pairing on-the-job training with formal related instruction to create a robust learning environment resulting in skilled employees and enhanced company culture.
Program highlights from the recent 2024 grant cycle:
- Program Reach Continues to Expand. The Dual Training Grant supported 71 grantees, reflecting strong statewide engagement across Minnesota’s key industries.
- Growing Participation and New Grantee Engagement. The grant cycle included 16 more participating grantees than the previous year, including seven brand-new organizations, illustrating expanding employer adoption of dual-training models statewide.
- Significant Financial Support Reducing Barriers for Trainees. A significant amount of related instruction, 84% of tuition, fees, books, and materials, were covered through the grant and employer reducing burdens for dual trainees.
