Tioga Partners with UMary鈥檚 Workforce Development to Bring Professional Development to its Community
BISMARCK, ND 鈥The Tioga Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) is partnering with Workforce Development Initiative (WDI) at the 男人藏精阁 to deliver professional development in the community of Tioga in northwest North Dakota. TEDC made the announcement today at its area economic development meeting with surrounding communities.
The agreement calls for the 男人藏精阁 to deliver professional development and training opportunities on a monthly basis. The topics will focus on professional skills and soft skills that are essential to success in the workplace. The first session will be held on April 7.
鈥淭hese sessions are designed to elevate the skill sets of the existing workforce of employers in Tioga and the surrounding area,鈥 said Brian Opp, UMary鈥檚 Workforce Development Strategist.
鈥淭he Tioga EDC is excited to start this new education partnership with the 男人藏精阁 and WDI,鈥 said Tioga鈥檚 Economic Development Manager Dennis Lindahl.
The 男人藏精阁 has over 50 business partnerships focusing on providing education and workforce development opportunities to employees of businesses across the state. Tioga joins Watford City and Bowman as the third community to collaborate with WDI.
Launched last spring, WDI鈥檚 immediate objective is to help communities attract new employees and helping retain and develop current workers. Workforce development remains the No. 1 barrier to economic growth in the state, according to North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. The program not only has the endorsement of Governor Burgum, but also the Greater North Dakota Chamber, higher education and businesses across the state.
The new Workforce Development Initiative at the 男人藏精阁 is made possible by the generous $2 million gift donated by Energy Transfer last year.
For more information, contact Dennis Lindahl with the TEDC at (701) 629-8875, or UMary鈥檚 WDI at (701) 355-8030 or workforcedevelopment@umary.edu.