Central Minnesota Jobs and Training outlines workforce programs serving Pine County

Jul 1, 2025

Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services presented program offerings, funding sources and employer supports including on‑the‑job training and incumbent worker grants; the agency asked commissioners to act as local ambassadors for referrals and advocacy.

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Dina Wernes, executive director of Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services (CMJTS), briefed the board on the agency's services and funding model, saying CMJTS serves 11 counties, including Pine County, and has 21 board members with a majority from business. "We serve job seekers, from age 14 to 104," Wernes said as she described youth, adult and public‑assistance programs.

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