Anoka Technical College has a strong history of partnering with Minnesota businesses to provide customized training. Through the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) grant, businesses have the opportunity to access grant funding up to $400,000 to up for development in cooperative training projects.
90+ grants
50+ companies
$10,000,000 in funding
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Program
The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) program through DEED focuses on providing training for both new and existing employees of participating businesses throughout the state.
As an HLC accredited institution, Anoka Tech qualifies as an education partner for businesses seeking MJSP grant opportunities.
MJSP Grant FAQ
To act as a catalyst between business and education in developing cooperative training projects that provide training for new jobs or retrain existing employees.
Grants are awarded to educational institutions with businesses as partners.
Accredited public and/or private educational institutions partnering with businesses within the state are eligible.
All projects must have at least one educational institution and one business working together. Cash and/or in-kind contributions from the participating business(es) must match Partnership funds on at least a one-to-one ratio.
Funds may be used for training-related costs or educational infrastructure improvements necessary to support businesses located or intending to locate in Minnesota.
Requests for wage subsidies and tuition reimbursements are not eligible.
Up to $400,000 of Partnership funds per grant can be awarded for a project. A “Short Form” application is available for grants of $50,000 or less, to assist smaller businesses in getting the customized training they need.
Projects average twelve months to three years in duration. The grant agreement must be executed within 90 days from the date of the award or the award becomes null and void.
Applications are accepted on a year-round basis through a grant application process. Grants, pending the availability of funding, are generally approved two to three times per year. Grant application deadlines are posted on the Meeting Schedule tab of the MJSP website.
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board.
Costs are paid on a reimbursement basis.