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Otter Tail County expands "OTC Works" and Empowered Worker program to connect residents to jobs
Summary
Otter Tail County detailed OTC Works, a county-led workforce strategy, and the Empowered Worker program that provides navigators, skills training and supportive services. Officials reported 145 referrals, 75 enrollments and partnerships with M State and local agencies to place participants into high-demand jobs.
Otter Tail County officials used a December workforce summit at Minnesota State'9s Fergus Falls campus to lay out OTC Works, a county-led strategy that links employer-led needs with training, supports and job placement. Community Development Director Amy Baldwin said the plan centers on three action areas—opportunities, training and connections—and pairs data from DEED and the state demographics center with employer engagement to address staffing gaps.
The county also described the Empowered Worker program, launched in July 2024…
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