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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:
A World-Class Workforce with Opportunities.
Mission Statement:
Provide efficient customer focused employment
services that
enhance the success of individuals and employers.
Guiding
Principles:
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Responsive
to Customers
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Encourage
Partnerships
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Encourage
Life-Long Learning
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Use
Information to Make Decisions
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Explore
Issues in Depth
Workforce Council
Members:
Private Sector:
Shirley
Barnes, CEO
Crest View Senior Communities
Rick
Bro, CEO
Achieve Services
Bonnie
Coffey, President
CopyMed
Ann
Dalager, President
Harber Industries
Teri
Hegblom, Owner
Summit Printing
Cindy
Milbrandt, Human Resources and Financial Coordinator
North Suburban Family Physicians
Jerry
Miller, Branch Sales Manager
Wells Fargo
Ramona
Morgan, Human Resources Manager
Eniva
Paula
Mueller, General Manager
Glimcher Realty Trust
Larry
Peterson, Vice President Corporate Services
Connexus Electric Cooperative
Sue
Savarese, Managing Partner
Sannerud, Savarese & Assoc. P.A.
Kelli
Watson, Human Resources Manager
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:
Tom
Becker, 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, STEP Principal/Community Liaison Coordinator
Anoka Hennepin School District 11
Rosie
Mortenson, Dean
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Non-Voting Members:
Commissioner
Rhonda Sivarajah
Anoka County Government Center
Commissioner
Robyn West
Anoka County Government Center
Workforce Council Meeting Schedule
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