Did you know when you buy the “Support Our Troops” (SOT) License Plate, you are helping Minnesota Veterans and their families?

The Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs (MDVA) distributes funds raised by the sale of SOT license plates to numerous organizations that support Minnesota Veterans and their families. Learn more about the SOT grant program on our website.

SE Minnesota Workforce Development, Inc. was awarded a $5,000 SOT grant to provide funding for marketing and outreach, and to provide employment and mentoring opportunities for local and regional Veterans and their families. Networking opportunities provided included one where WDI partnered with potential employers at a Disabled American Veterans Car Show. Other sponsored events included the Mayo Clinic as a potential employer. Both events resulted in Veterans being hired.

At the time the WDI grant was closed, six Veterans were participating in the Mentoring Program.

About Workforce Development, Inc.
Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI) is a private, nonprofit agency dedicated to developing and advancing the workforce of Southeast Minnesota through career pathways and more. With 10 area offices throughout the region, WDI assists thousands of individuals each year with career planning, skills and job training, and many other free services. WDI works with every population in the region from youth to adult to dislocated workers and employers. Particular focus is dedicated to working with communities and individuals who face multiple barriers to meaningful and living-wage employment.

Participant testimonial
“The class was a great journey in my life. It has benefited every part of my life, including my children, family, and of course myself. I am proud that my children saw their mother start and complete something that opened this door of employment.”

For more information, visit Career Pathways & Workforce Development.

For more information about purchasing a SOT license plate, visit our website.