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"The report presents
valuable information for businesses and individuals who are interested
in moving to Central Minnesota. Between its lines is a great story
about the work ethic and value held by the people of our area." |
— Teresa Bohnen,
St.
Cloud Area Chamber of
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Phase I: The Community
Assessment
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The Community Assessment is a detailed report that
compiles data and describes key indicator areas,
including employment, human services, and the economy. The Community
Assessment also interprets the perceptions of key leaders in the
region as a means of identifying industries and occupations that will sustain
positive growth and enhance the high standard of living in the area.
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The first phase of Partners for
Strategic Growth was to research
the current status of the
region's
workforce, community, and
economy.
The results of that research are
documented in the 2002
Community
Assessment. This
report details many key indicators
and compares
the Stearns-
Benton region to comparable
areas in Minnesota.
[Access
the report.]
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The Community
Assessment was funded by the Governor's Workforce Development Council
and initiated and guided by the Stearns-Benton Workforce Council. The
design, research, and synthesis was completed by
Venture Allies, LLC.
Goals of the
Report
The goals of the project were to 1) assess the
current workforce development system, 2) plan how best to build the
workforce of the future, and 3) collaborate across different leadership
groups in the region.
Targeting Strategic Industries and Occupations
One of the outcomes of the project was a list of specific industries and
occupations identified as targets for growth. These industries and
occupations give Partners for Strategic Growth focus and empower local
organizations to leverage their resources.
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Strategic Industries |
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Business Services
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Engineering &
Management Services
- Health Services
- Manufacturing
- Printing & Publishing
- Wholesale Trade
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Strategic Occupations |
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Architecture &
Engineering
- Business & Financial
- Management
- Healthcare Practitioners
- Computer & Mathematical
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