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Dual-Training Recognition Badge
The Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline invites employers using a dual-training program for workforce development to apply for a Dual-Training Recognition Badge. By securing this recognition, businesses and organizations are more likely to attract quality-seeking employees and experience increased retention among their employees. The Minnesota Pipeline staff will review the application and notify the employer regarding the recognition opportunity:
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Once an employer is recognized, they can display the Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline Employer badge on their business properties and website.
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When an employer is recognized, their partner education provider and any community-based organizations they work with may display the Pipeline Dual-Training Partner badge on their business properties and website.
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Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association
Rochester’s Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association (IMAA), a 35-year-old nonprofit dedicated to helping newcomers find stability, self-sufficiency, independence and community in a new country, is working with the Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline to upskill community health workers (CHW).
“The opportunities that this Pipeline dual-training program has offered me are truly inspiring. The program has worked very diligently to align CHW certificate program classes through Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC), alongside an on-site internship at Mayo Clinic. In the case of this collaboration through RCTC and the Mayo Clinic internship, IMAA and Rochester Public Schools are able to train their employees to become a better version of themselves personally and professionally, along with fostering opportunities of collaboration and partnership in the community.”
– dual trainee
“This program has increased my awareness of the importance of acknowledging a person’s culture and responding in culturally sensitive ways. It has reinforced the key role that health and wellness play in preventing and managing chronic disease. Our health care system is confusing to navigate. Providing the supports is necessary for some people in order understand how to access the care they need.” – dual trainee
M Health Fairview
M Health Fairview delivers breakthrough healthcare across Minnesota and beyond by uniting University of Minnesota-powered research with an extensive network of community hospitals and clinics. Fairview has utilized the Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline within Information Technology.
The ability of an employer to have a worker that is up to date with the latest software and program development is necessary to the IT industry. Fairview Health Services has been able to keep their workers up to speed within the information technology field with the help of Pipeline support and services and, new this year, they are adding Pipeline occupations within Health Care to their success story.
“Pipeline allowed us to focus on competencies and key areas because we need to look at how we can help employees go to school, work at the same time, and be successful at it.” – Laura Beeth, talent acquisition, Fairview Health Services
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Founded in 1958, the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum welcomes, informs and inspires through outstanding displays, protected natural areas, horticultural research and education. In addition to being a member-driven non-profit with over 1,200 acres of gardens, rare plants and accessible trails, the arboretum also features a world class Horticultural Research Center which is credited with the development of Honeycrisp, SweetTango, First Kiss and Zestar! Apples, along with more than 98 cold-hardy fruit introductions.
Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline helped the arboretum recruit new talent and develop existing talent with technical skills that are difficult to find. By structuring on-the-job training associated with an academic program, they were able to standardize a common language and set of practices with employees who are now more able to field test and improve them.
The new Farm at the Arb interpretative farm connects people with food production through exhibits highlighting Minnesota crops, fruit and vegetables for commercial and community markets. By building a Dual-Training Pipeline program onsite, Farm at the Arb demonstrates the value of Minnesota's agriculture workers as well as diversity and inclusion when training employees for highly-competitive agricultural careers.
“This style of training suited my learning style well [and] helped me take ownership of the work I did, and the confidence to make decisions on my own about how to handle a particular project. I felt empowered with the right amount of information to start and complete tasks, and the autonomy to practice and develop skills.” – Chrissy H., dual trainee
V-TEK, Inc.
Since 1985, V-TEK, Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of taping solutions and machines for the semiconductor industry. V-TEK has partnered with Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline for four years working with students who show interest and desire to work with robotics and automation. Students in the Mechatronics Program use their classroom skills by learning to build, repair and program manual, semi-automatic, automatic and robotic machines and systems.
The skills and knowledge they bring to the company allows V-TEK to create and provide new solutions and products and the experience and training provided to the students shows them a true value and potential for their work and study.
"Learning real responsibility for my work, building a machine from scratch and carrying it all the way to a final QC check and being responsible for the whole thing was a big realization. The experiences helped me to see how important my classes were and how much a company can rely on my abilities. I am grateful the program motivated me to study and work hard and really gave me the chance to see what was out there" – Oscar B., dual trainee graduate
Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline receives innovation award
The Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline was awarded a 2016 State Government Innovation Award from the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the Nonprofit Leadership Center. The award recognizes "the great work of state government entities and encourages an environment of experimentation and innovation in Minnesota."
Questions?
Contact us at PIPELINE.Program@state.mn.us.