September 18, 2020
September 18, 2020 – Northland is proud to announce the 72 recipients of the Minnesota Workforce Development Scholarship. Scholarships totaling $180,000 for the 2020-2021 school year will be awarded in this initiative.
Beginning in 2017, the Minnesota Legislature created the MN Workforce Development Scholarship allocating over $1 million in funds to encourage Minnesota’s graduating seniors to enter high-demand fields at one of Minnesota State’s colleges. The 2019 Legislative session resulted in a supplementary $2 million earmarked for students for this school year. To qualify for the scholarship, students must be enrolled in one of six high-demand career areas: advanced manufacturing, agriculture, early childhood education, health care services, transportation, or information technology.
“This initiative supported by the Minnesota Legislature highlights the giant impact that Minnesota State’s colleges have on the education of the state’s workforce. Their continued support is much appreciated,” states Northland President Dennis Bona. “We are excited to be able to award a large number of these scholarships to area students. The results should be a boon for Minnesota’s workforce.”
Since its conception in 2017, Northland has awarded over $282,000 in Workforce Development Scholarships.
“Before the pandemic, the State Legislature in Minnesota increased its funding this year for even more scholarships to students entering high-demand career areas. This fall, we are distributing 72 scholarships to students in qualifying programs at Northland,” shares Northland Foundation Executive Director Lars Dyrud, “The program has been successful so far in attracting students to these career fields and businesses that are in desperate need of qualified employees. Job openings in Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Early Childhood Education, Health Care Services, Information Technology, and Transportation continue to be high demand areas in the state and our region, and Northland offers programs in each of these areas. Having a $2,500 scholarship is a huge help to students and an incentive to complete their program.”
The Northland Community & Technical College Foundation, whose mission is to enhance the educational experience of students, offers scholarship opportunities semi-annually to current and incoming students. With the generous support and investments from individuals and local businesses, the Northland Foundation distributes over $150,000 annually in scholarships.
Congratulations to the following MN Workforce Development Scholarship recipients: (Students listed alphabetically by hometown)
| CITY, STATE | LAST NAME | FIRST NAME | SCHOLARSHIP |
| Ada, MN | Eggen | Destinyÿ | Occupational Therapy Assistant |
| Ada, MN | Pruneda | Krista | Nursing |
| Ada, MN | Vesledahl | Gretchenÿ | Occupational Therapy Assistant |
| Battle Lake, MN | Christensen | Dillon | Paramedicÿ |
| Baudette, MN | Nordlof | Tanner | Autobody Collision Technology |
| Brooks, MN | Whalen | Nataliaÿ | Nursing |
| Clearbrook, MN | Taflin | Jackie Lynn | Nursing |
| Crookston, MN | Bergquist | Kayleeÿ | Radiologic Technology |
| Crookston, MN | Brandner | Kennedy | Nursing |
| Crookston, MN | Magsam | Rylie | Nursing |
| Eagan, MN | Grannes | Cullen | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
| East Grand Forks, MN | Holien | Colten | Computer & Network Technology |
| East Grand Forks, MN | Jordet | Emmaÿ | Nursing |
| East Grand Forks, MN | Lubinksi | Madisonÿ | Radiologic Technology |
| East Grand Forks, MN | Onyambu | MaKenna | Occupational Therapy Assistant |
| East Grand Forks, MN | Qualley | Sara | Early Childhood & Paraprofessional |
| East Grand Forks, MN | Rosales | Maire | Surgical Technology |
| East Grand Forks, MN | Urness | Ryanÿ | Electronics Technology |
| East Grand Forks, MN | Vatnsdal | Hailey | Physical Therapy Assistant |
| East Grand Forks, MN | Viergutz | Kiley | Nursing |
| Erskine, MN | Knutson | Jaycee | Occupational Therapy Assistant |
| Erskine, MN | Osland | Dustin | Computer & Network Technology |
| Fertile, MN | Ostenberg | Karly | Occupational Therapy Assistant |
| Fertile, MN | Qualley | Heather | Nursing |
| Fisher, MN | Clauson | Kelby | Paramedicÿ |
| Fisher, MN | Smith | Myles | Welding |
| Goodridge, MN | Burns | Morganÿ | Animal Science |
| Goodridge, MN | Henrickson | Maloni | Nursing |
| Greenbush, MN | Black | Hanna | Nursing |
| Gully, MN | Beckett | Haven | Early Childhood & Paraprofessionalÿ |
| Hawley, MN | Zingraf | Nickÿ | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
| Karlstad, MN | Klegstad | Jada | Nursing |
| Karlstad, MN | Lindgren | Morganÿ | Nursing |
| Karlstad, MN | Rinde | BreAnna | Nursing |
| McIntosh, MN | Neste | Clarissa | Radiologic Technology |
| McIntosh, MN | Sander | Carlie | Physical Therapy Assistant |
| Middle River, MN | Wagner | Abigail | Radiologic Technology |
| Minnetonka, MN | Ott | Justin | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
| Moorhead, MN | Korsmo | Anna | Radiologic Technology |
| Newfolden, MN | Anderson | Tessa | Nursing |
| Newfolden, MN | Dahl | Keylee | Nursing |
| Newfolden, MN | Shetler | Kylie | Nursing |
| Oslo, MNÿ | Gordon | Zoey | Nursing |
| Plummer, MN | Nemec | Justinÿ | Automotive Service Technology |
| Princeton, MN | Leiding | Joshuaÿ | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
| Red Lake Falls, MN | Bulger | Olivia | Occupational Therapy Assistant |
| Red Lake Falls, MN | Hackett-Ulrich | Rickey | Automotive Service Technology |
| Red Lake Falls, MN | Klipping | Logan | Radiologic Technology |
| Red Lake Falls, MN | Larson | Shawna | Nursing |
| Red Lake Falls, MN | Mugaas | Shaylee | Nursing |
| Red Lake Falls, MN | Rondorf | Kendra | Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technicican |
| Roosevelt, MN | Olson | Coltonÿ | Paramedicÿ |
| Roseau, MN | Dahl | Kate | Nursing |
| Roseau, MN | Grindahl Jr.ÿ | Daleÿ | Autobody Collision Technology |
| Roseau, MN | Jacobson | Alexandra | Radiologic Technology |
| Rosemount, MN | Davis | Sammuelÿ | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
| Salol, MN | Miller | Tanner | Autobody Collision Technology |
| Strathcona, MN | Gust | Colten | Automotive Service Technology |
| Thief River Falls, MN | Beck | Carter | Aviation Maintenance Technology |
| Thief River Falls, MN | Bohnenkamp | Anna | Nursing |
| Thief River Falls, MN | Goss | Caseyÿ | Nursing |
| Thief River Falls, MN | Nelson | Miahÿ | Radiologic Technology |
| Thief River Falls, MN | Piersol | Courtney | Physical Therapy Assistant |
| Thief River Falls, MN | Richards | Tylerÿ | Autobody Collision Technology |
| Trail, MN | Hanson | Tylerÿ | Animal Science |
| Tyler, MN | Witte | Madisonÿ | Occupational Therapy Assistant |
| Ulen, MN | Rodewald | Danielle | Animal Science |
| Wannaska, MN | Diesen | Hannah | Nursing |
| Warren, MN | Balzum | Ashia | Nursing |
| Warren, MN | Roller | Mackenzie | Nursing |
| Warroad, MN | Marty | Catherine | Animal Science |
| Waubun, MN | Miller | Jacobÿ | Nursing |