Workforce Development Solutions Policy

Purpose

To establish and clarify the function and purpose of the Workforce Development division at Minnesota State Community and Technical College.

Policy

Workforce Development Solutions (WDS) is the division of Minnesota State Community and Technical College that is charged with providing a non-traditional, external delivery system of consulting and educational services. These services are provided to businesses, government, nonprofit organizations and students seeking skills based training.

WDS is committed to:

• Establishing strategic economic development alliances at regional and state levels
• Maintaining and strengthening customer relationships and satisfaction
• Delivering quality workforce and organizational programs
• Continually developing new business and industry relationships

Education solutions may be delivered through:

Skill-Based Curriculum Delivery

Training and education delivered through an hour-based format with content tailored to achieve the customer's desired outcomes. Hour-based curriculum control originates within the WDS division.

Credit-Based Curriculum Delivery

Education is delivered requiring College-level standards based on the needs of the customer; credits meet national accreditation standards. Credit-based curriculum control is of external origin to the WDS division and follows College policy and process.

Responsibility

Workforce Development Solutions Executive Director

• Maintains active membership in College senior leadership
• Provides senior leadership to the WDS division
• Ensures active communication between the WDS division and the College