Workforce Development, Inc.

Workforce Development, Inc. Developing and advancing the workforce of Southeast Minnesota through career pathways and more. Workforce Development, Inc.

We're dedicated to developing and advancing the workforce to meet the current and future needs of the communities we serve. (WDI) offers a variety of vocational programs designed to help you overcome barriers to meaningful, living-wage employment. Dislocated Worker

Losing your job, especially through no fault of your own, is one of the most frustrating and stressful events someone can live throug

h. WDI is here to help anyone across Southeast Minnesota who wants assistance. Take advantage of our completely free, individualized services and resources so that you can get back to meaningful, living-wage employment. General Adult

Would you like to explore the possibility of new, more satisfying work? Maybe landing your dream job would take some specialized training, job search assistance, interview practice, or career preparation. WDI can help you with any of these services and so much more. Stop by or call your local WDI office today to set up a totally free, one-on-one meeting with a Career Planner to figure out your goals and the steps you need to take to reach them. Our offices all across Southeast Minnesota make it easy to find help nearby. Minnesota Family Investment Program/Diversionary Work Program *REFERRAL ONLY*

WDI provides services for the Employment and Training component of the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). These services provide an opportunity for eligible families to receive career counseling, job search assistance, access to specialized vocational programs, and support services. We can help you get a job or get a better job. We can also connect you to local resources for any other needs you might have along the way. Career Pathways

Career Pathways are WDI programs geared to help you launch a new career in one of many industries in Southeast Minnesota. Different Career Pathway programming is available within industries like healthcare, manufacturing, customer service, business services, and services and trades. Begin a Career Pathway conversation with one of our Career Navigators to receive individualized support along the way to sustainable, living-wage work. Contact or visit the nearest WDI office to learn more and get started! Youth & Young Adult (ages 14-24)

Making it through school, building a work history, and moving towards a career is stressful for anyone. However, you can count on WDI for reliable support and guidance through all these stages. Chat one-on one with a Career Planner to help figure out your goals, and take advantage of our many individualized and completely free services to help you get to where you want to go. Meet Your Personal Career Planner Today! Our professional Career Planners are ready to help you on your employment path with support, training, and special programs that are all designed to ensure your success. Every WDI location is staffed by experienced professionals who care deeply about the people and communities in which they live and serve.

Interested in learning how drones are being used in today's workforce? This affordable introductory course offers a chan...
06/24/2026

Interested in learning how drones are being used in today's workforce? This affordable introductory course offers a chance to explore drone technology, learn about potential career pathways, and gain insight into how drones support industries such as agriculture, construction, public safety, and more. 🚁

Click here: https://bit.ly/4xMRyZ8 for session dates, registration details, and more information.

Join our Introduction to Drone Technology & Careers course and explore how drones are used in photography, agriculture, construction, public safety, and more!

Learn fundamentals, safety, flight planning and real world applications for only $20! Multiple evening sessions available.

Register now: https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/389/program_id/52/subcategory_id/0

Whether you're exploring a new hobby or considering a future career, this course is the perfect place to start.

This August, we are excited to collaborate with 3 local organizations to offer a FREE opportunity for young people acros...
06/23/2026

This August, we are excited to collaborate with 3 local organizations to offer a FREE opportunity for young people across SE Minnesota. 💪

These two “pre-apprenticeship” experiences will give youth and young adults (ages 16–24) the chance to explore careers in both 🧠 Mental Health and Youth Development ✨ through hands-on activities, career exploration, and connections with local professionals. Students earn certificates and are able to participate in person (in Rochester), via Zoom, or a combination of both.

Please help us spread the word by sharing with youth, families, educators, and community partners in your network.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4uRJFic

Questions? ⤵️
Contact Carrie Johnson at [email protected] or 507-292-5163.

Boys & Girls Club of Rochester Jeremiah Program Rochester NAMI Southeast Minnesota

📌 Please note: all WDI offices will be closed today, Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular business hour...
06/19/2026

📌 Please note: all WDI offices will be closed today, Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular business hours will resume Monday, June 22.

💻 While our team is away, you can explore job seeker and employer resources anytime on our website: www.workforcedevelopmentinc.org

Child care availability continues to be a significant workforce challenge across Southeast Minnesota.In 2025, the Housto...
06/18/2026

Child care availability continues to be a significant workforce challenge across Southeast Minnesota.

In 2025, the Houston County Child Care Core Team awarded more than $38,000 to local child care providers for projects that helped create 86 child care slots and preserve 137 more. 💪

As fiscal host for this initiative, WDI was proud to help administer funding that supported provider training, facility improvements, and other investments designed to strengthen local child care capacity. 🙏

This work certainly demonstrates the impact that can be achieved when community partners come together to address workforce needs. Thank you to the providers, partners, and stakeholders working to expand and sustain child care access throughout our region!

Houston County, MN Houston County Economic Development Authority

National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on the Friday before Mother’s Day, and many organizations extend the celebration throughout the month, naming May as Child Care Month.

Through our Bridges to Healthcare program, we've had the privilege of helping thousands of individuals take their first ...
06/17/2026

Through our Bridges to Healthcare program, we've had the privilege of helping thousands of individuals take their first steps toward rewarding healthcare careers while supporting employers in meeting critical workforce needs.

This National CNA Week, we're happy to celebrate the essential role Certified Nursing Assistants play in our healthcare workforce. 🩺

The National Association of Health Care Assistants shared this video and we feel it captures what makes the profession so meaningful: CNAs are often the steady presence, helping hand, and compassionate caregiver people count on when it truly matters most. 🩵 Thank a CNA you know today!

This is "CNA I'll Be there For You - Wideshot" by NAHCA on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

06/16/2026

Thinking about a career change—or just curious about how things work behind the scenes? 👀

This short-term training in Automation and Robotics is designed to get you job-ready fast—with no prior experience required. If you like solving problems, working with your hands, or exploring new tech, this is a great place to start.

📅 Classes begin in July—space is limited!
📍 Red Wing campus
👉 Register by June 22 to secure your spot
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3vf7w23f

Our friends at Mayo Clinic are hiring! If you or someone you know is looking for a rewarding customer-facing opportunity...
06/16/2026

Our friends at Mayo Clinic are hiring! If you or someone you know is looking for a rewarding customer-facing opportunity, be sure to check out the details below and share widely.

📆 Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
🕛 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
📍 Mayo Clinic NW Medical Complex - Building C

RSVP here: https://mc.eightfold.ai/events/candidate?plannedEventId=wgGYpOrwD

Congratulations to these new graduates for completing the P2P Accelerated Welding Class in May! 💪  Not only did they com...
06/11/2026

Congratulations to these new graduates for completing the P2P Accelerated Welding Class in May! 💪 Not only did they complete the course with PERFECT class attendance, but they also earned 3 certificates, 1 OHSA certification, and a college credit. With these certificates, graduates are ready to enter the welding workforce, pursue advanced training, or apply their newly developed skills to a wide range of career opportunities in the Red Wing and Goodhue County area.

💥 Upcoming Red Wing Areas Courses 💥

▪️P2P Accelerated Welding - begins July 7
▪️Intro to Automation & Mechatronics - begins July 14

Courses are entry level, no experience necessary. FREE tuition for those who qualify. Contact Navigator, Pam Klatt, at 651-385-4656 or [email protected], with questions or to determine eligibility.

Address

2070 College View Road East
Rochester, MN
55904

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18005435627

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