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.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Minnesota's activities for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Workforce Pell Program Determination Policy
The Workforce Pell expansion requires Governors, in consultation with State Workforce Development Boards to establish a transparent and publicly available process for determining eligible short-term training programs.
Sector Partnerships
The Governor's Workforce Development Board adopted a statewide sector partnership strategy in 2025 aimed at growing and strengthening sector partnerships across Minnesota.