Priorities and Initiatives

Governor Walz
The Governor's Workforce Development Board has a responsibility to advise the Governor on Minnesota's workforce system.
Executive Initiatives
GWDB's vision, goals, performance measures and submits reports to Governor and Legislature.
Drive for 5 Subcommittees
Subcommittees focused on five of the most critical occupational categories in the state with high-growth jobs and family-sustaining wages.
Racial Equity in Education, Training and Employment Committee
Provide recommendations that advance solutions to address racial disparities in education, training, and employment in Minnesota.
Disabilities Equity in Education, Training and Employment Committee
Provide recommendations to the Governor to support his agenda or priorities to address equitable opportunities for disabled communities facing the greatest barriers to employment.
Youth Programs Committee
Provide recommendations to the Governor to support his agenda or priorities to address opportunities for youth facing the greatest barriers to employment.
Future of Work Committee
Provide recommendations to the Governor to support his agenda or priorities to address the Future of Work.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Minnesota's activities for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.