Mayor Jacob Frey paired up with the Minneapolis Workforce Development Board (MWDB) and Minneapolis Employment and Training to dish out some well-earned recognition to two local institutions packing a punch in workforce development — Pillsbury United Communities (PUC) and YWCA Minneapolis snagged honors for their programs creating serious career opportunities.
During City Hall's ceremony today, PUC scored the Outstanding Innovation award for grooming talent in the natural hair styling biz, while YWCA Minneapolis nabbed the Promising Practices prize for equipping folks with the know-how to work in early childhood education — both programs getting love for the doors they're opening for Minneapolis locals, according to Minneapolis, City of Lakes.
"When we invest in our employees, our entire community benefits," Mayor Frey said. "Building a strong and equitable workforce is a priority here in Minneapolis, we’re so grateful to our partners who are leading and supporting us in that work. Thank you to YWCA Minneapolis and Pillsbury United Communities for empowering our residents to build valuable skill sets and excel forward in their careers," as per minneapolismn.gov.
The city's throwing $1.6 million annually at Career Pathways to fund the training and employment support, which Jonathan Weinhagen, chair of MWDB said, thanks to the Mayor and Council, leads to "hundreds of newly trained workers entering the workforce and bringing millions of dollars into Minneapolis households in wages."
With a partnership between PUC and the Natural Hair Care Institute, young hopefuls can weave their way into the world of natural hair styling through hands-on training and nab a vocational certificate from the Office of Higher Education; on the other hand, YWCA Minneapolis’ early childhood education program polishes participants for the kiddo classroom, helping them secure a Child Development Associate credential, as reported by Minneapolis, City of Lakes.
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