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Northland Community & Technical College

Introduction

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Workforce Solutions

Customized training and workforce education built for today’s employers.

A Workforce Solution—On Your Terms

When, where, and how you need it.

Our industry experts partner with you to identify learning outcomes, design just-in-time training, and deliver instruction when and where it fits your operation.

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Course Offerings

Training aligned with today’s workforce needs.

In partnership with business and industry, Workforce Development Solutions delivers training for high-demand careers across the region—continuously adapting to meet evolving workforce needs.

Training Solutions

Build skills for today’s workforce.

Individuals and businesses can access professional development designed to meet today’s workforce demands. Whether you’re advancing your career with a certification or strengthening your team’s capabilities, Workforce Development Solutions offers flexible, results-driven training to meet your goals.

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Benefits of Continuing Education

  • Short-term, skill-based courses
  • Targeted training to build or upgrade specific skills
  • Courses aligned with licensing or regulatory requirements
  • CEU credits and certificates of completion
  • Opportunities for personal and professional enrichment

Benefits of Customized Training

  • Training tailored to your organization’s specific needs
  • Instruction from experienced industry professionals
  • Flexible scheduling to fit your operations
  • Multiple delivery formats, including in-person and online

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Here are answers to the most common questions about Workforce Development Solutions and our training courses.

Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage registering early. Most programs are maintained with a strict maximum capacity; wait lists will be established for programs that exceed capacity. All space is subject to availability. Our online registration system enables students to add themselves to waiting lists. For questions, please contact Northland’s Workforce Development Solutions registration office at 218-683-8649 or wds@northlandcollege.edu.

If a valid email address is entered during registration, you will receive an automatic email confirming your place within the class and the class details. If you do not receive this email or have questions about your registration, please call us at (218) 683-8649.

Payment can be made online or by check.

Self-Pay Individuals: Payment must be received to secure your registration.

Company Accounts: Payment must be received within 30 days of invoice.

Participants must cancel registration at least 48 hours prior to the start of class to receive a full refund. Cancellations made after the 48-hour window will not receive a refund.

Registrants may drop their registration through the online registration portal or by contacting Northland at 218-683-8649 or emailing wds@northlandcollege.edu.

We reserve the right to cancel/postpone a class due to low enrollment, weather, or other reasonable circumstances.

Northland reserves the right to cancel a class up to two days prior to the class start date unless otherwise noted. If a class is canceled by Northland, a full refund will be issued. In the event of a cancellation, an email will be sent to all participants and/or company clients.

If there is inclement weather, please check your email for a class cancellation notice. If the class is held on campus, you may also check our college website for notifications of campus closures.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and Northland Community & Technical College are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on membership or activity in a local commission, as defined by law, or on familial status is prohibited.

Harassment of an individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or familial status is prohibited. Sexual violence has no place in a learning or work environment. Further, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities shall work to eliminate violence in all its forms. Physical contact by designated system, college, and university staff members may be appropriate if necessary to avoid physical harm to persons or property.

Students with a qualifying disability can request an accommodation through Northland’s Academic Success Center by contacting Sara Johnson at (218) 683-8560 or sara.johnson@northlandcollege.edu.

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