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Anoka County Workforce Council
1201 89th Avenue NE, Suite 235
Blaine, Minnesota 55434

The Anoka County Workforce Council, in cooperation with the Anoka County Board of Commissioners, is responsible for the oversight of the workforce development programs in Anoka County. The Council establishes strategies that are focused on the local workforce needs and insures that programs and agencies work together to meet the workforce development needs of the community. The overarching goal is to create a responsive workforce development system for both employers and job seekers.

The Council is instrumental in building relationships with businesses, advocating for resources on behalf of workforce development needs, and supporting new and innovative local initiatives that create viable job opportunities and economic growth for the communities in Anoka County.

Vision Statement:

Anoka County will have a high skilled workforce which will contribute to the success of
            businesses in our community.

Mission Statement:

Contributing to the success of individuals and employers through workforce development services.

Guiding Principles:
  • Responsive to Customers
  • Encourage Partnerships
  • Encourage Life-Long Learning
  • Use Information to Make Decisions
  • Explore Issues in Depth

Workforce Council Members:

Private Sector:
 Shirley Barnes, CEO
Crest View Senior Communities
Rick Bro, CEO
Achieve Services
Bonnie Coffey, President
CM Information Specialists, Inc.
Monica Hamling, Diversity & Inclusion Manager
Medtronic, Inc.
Holly Johnson, VP Human Resources & Employee Services
Aveda Corporation
 
Cindy Milbrandt, Manager, Human Resources
North Suburban Family Physicians
Jerry Miller, Branch Sales Manager
Wells Fargo
Ramona Morgan, HR Manager
 
Sue Savarese, Managing Partner
Sannerud, Savarese & Assoc. P.A.
Mike Schardin, Director of Marketing
Betmar Languages
 
Kelli Watson, Manager, Human Resources
Kurt Manufacturing
Mark Wheeldon, Owner/Operator
McDonald's
Public Assistance Agency:
 Edna Hoium, Director
Anoka County Income Maintenance
Organized Labor:
 Anna Brelje, Political Director
Minneapolis Central Labor Union Council
 
Victor Ruzynski
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49
Rehabilitation Services Agency:
 Chris McVey, Manager
DEED Rehabilitation Services - Blaine Office
Community-Based Organizations:
 Patrick McFarland, Executive Director
Anoka County Community Action Program
Economic Development Agency:
 Curt Larson, Economic Development Specialist
City of Blaine
Public Employment Services:
 Linda Tabor, Business Services Specialist
DEED
Education Agencies:
 David Jeffrey, Chief Information Officer & Director of Community and Economic Development
Anoka Technical College
Ginny Karbowski, Director, STEP / Career & Tech. Ed.
Anoka Hennepin School District 11
Non-Voting Members:
 Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah
Anoka County Government Center
Commissioner Robyn West
Anoka County Government Center
 
Rachel Vilsack, Regional Labor Market Analyst
DEED
 
Terrell Towers, Manager, Business Services – Metro Area
DEED

Workforce Council Meeting Schedule

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