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Oustanding Industry Partners of the Year Awards Announced
Two local businesses earned the title “Outstanding Industry Partner of the Year” in mid-April at an award ceremony honoring businesses in southeast Minnesota who support youth with career-connected learning activities. After gathering nominations from schools across the area, Southeast Service Cooperative’s Career-Readiness Manager, Sarah Ness, announced that Olmsted Medical Center and Crenlo Engineered Cabs were the award recipients of 2024. The Outstanding Industry Partner celebration recognizes each nominee for their strong partnerships built with SE Minnesota schools, and for giving students experience and skills needed to be successful in real-world employment. Attendees of the event included local businesses and school leaders. As part of the event, roundtable discussions were had to share best practices and implementation strategies for continued growth in partnership. Jeremy Thompson, Local 6 Plumbers and Pipefitters said, “We all have the same goal and that’s to find employees. If we can work together to find different ways to do that, we’ll all be successful.”
Another exciting announcement from this event includes a new option for businesses to connect with students. Southeast Service Cooperative launched an Internship, Mentorship, and Job Shadow "Job Board" on their online FutureForward™ platform. FutureForward™ connects Minnesota students and classrooms with local employers, aiming to positively impact future workforce and post-secondary decisions. Notably, Southeast Service Cooperative received the prestigious 2023 "Tech for Good" Tekne Award for their outstanding work connecting students to employers with FutureForward™. Employers have the opportunity to provide skill-based opportunities that support professional development and talent retention, attract and cultivate a talent pipeline, and harness the innovative and diverse ideas of young people through FutureForward™. Joining the employer directory is completely free, and businesses can tailor their involvement based on their expertise, interests, and internal capacity.
Discover more about FutureForward™ and become part of the FREE online directory today at FutureForward.org.
Photos provided by Southeast Service Cooperative
Olmsted Medical Center and Crenlo Engineered Cabs were awarded the 2024 Outstanding Industry Partners as businesses in southeast Minnesota who support youth with career-connected learning activities.
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