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Minnesota State describes workforce riders: sector programming, scholarships, equipment funds and CDA transfer pathway
Summary
Minnesota State officials told the committee how recent appropriations are funding industry sector programming, workforce scholarships, equipment and learning‑environment upgrades, and a child development associate (CDA) transfer pathway; presenters gave examples and early outcomes.
Minnesota State officials told the higher education committee that workforce‑focused riders are funding industry partnerships, scholarships for high‑demand careers, equipment upgrades and a new pathway for Child Development Associate credential holders to earn college credit.
Jesse Mason, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, described two riders: a $13.5 million one‑time appropriation for equipment and learning environments and a $13.5 million one‑time investment to develop and expand industry‑sector programming. Mason said campuses used 2025 funds through an RFP process that required employer and community match commitments; to date those matches have generated more than $9 million in planned and received…
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