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MDI seeks continued funding for "Unified Work" training for people with disabilities

2754644 · March 24, 2025
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Minnesota Diversified Industries told the committee its Unified Work initiative delivers soft-skills and virtual reality job experiences to Minnesotans with disabilities and seeks one-time and/or ongoing funding to continue scaling the program.

Eric Black, president and CEO of Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI), and Jean Eglinton, MDI vice president of employment services, told the Senate Jobs Committee that the organization's "Unified Work" initiative provides employment training, virtual reality work experiences and an online learning management system…

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