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We've put together this list of organizations, groups, and resources for jobseekers and employers in Otter Tail County to take advantage of. From statewide training grant opportunities to local networking groups and welcoming communities, you'll find tons of great things to look into and check out.
CareerForce
CareerForce is Minnesota’s career development and talent matching resource. They guide people toward rewarding careers, connect individuals to opportunities and help employers find the workers they need to grow and thrive. Otter Tail County's local CareerForce is located on M State's campus.
Department of Employment & Economic Development
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state's principal economic development agency. DEED programs promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention; international trade; workforce development; and community development.
Department of Labor & Industry
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry oversees the state's programs for apprenticeship, dual-training pipeline, youth skills training programs, and more programs that are helpful for businesses to train and develop their workforce.
Rural MN Concentrated Employment Program
RMCEP helps people find jobs or get the training they need to find the job they want. If they are undecided, we have career exploration and planning activities. There are a variety of workshops on job search techniques, resume writing, and interviewing. We can also help employers by posting their job openings and hosting job fairs where employers can access large numbers of job seekers at once. RMCEP can help cut the cost of training a new employee through on-the-job training.
M State Workforce Development Solutions
M State WDS supports businesses and industries throughout the region with skills and technology training that is custom designed for each client's needs. More than 500 companies have hired Workforce Development Solutions for hour-based training that focuses on specific training or production needs and for-credit courses that help prepare workers for new responsibilities and advancement.
Otter Tail County Community Development Agency
The CDA works with several organizations to provide workforce and business development resources from partnerships for funding to business assistance.
Small Business Development Center
The West Central MN SBDC provides no-cost consulting services to accelerate the high-growth potential of existing and emerging businesses, to become more innovative and competitive. Customized services are delivered by a team of professional business consultants with a diverse and comprehensive array of knowledge and expertise in areas including business operations, website and social media, marketing, and more.
Perham Area Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Perham Area Chamber of Commerce is to unite and serve our membership and community through business development and the promotion and marketing of our area. We offer support whenever and wherever possible to make our area stronger, and a better place to work and live.
Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Fergus Falls Area Chamber is to serve as the lead advocate and resource for our members and to create partnerships that foster a healthy business climate. Our members employ more than 7,000 people in the area.
Pelican Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
At the Pelican Rapids Area Chamber, we believe that the business community thrives when the whole community is healthy. A one-stop-shop for all the tools businesses need to grow, from high-quality networking to employee benefits. We are a community partner and champion for projects, initiatives, and people who make our region competitive as well as a great place to live, work and raise a family.
Greater Fergus Falls
The mission at Greater Fergus Falls is to support and grow the area's business community. Retaining the excellent businesses and industries who call the Fergus Falls region their home. Revitalizing our local economy by recruiting new entrepreneurs, innovators, and workforce to take the leap with us.
Progressive Perham
Progressive Perham is the Economic Development Administration for the City of Perham providing resources and programs for business and residents that want to live, work, and do business in the Perham area.
Live Wide Open
Live Wide Open showcases what west central Minnesota has to offer, including opportunities for rewarding careers while living close to family, friends, and the natural amenities that draw so many to this region. The marketing initiative tells the stories of locals living wide open in west central Minnesota.
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New York Mills Civic & Commerce
Ottertail Convention & Tourism Bureau
