North Dakota Development Fund Awards $5 Million to Support Automation Projects in 13 Communities
The North Dakota Development Fund (NDDF) received $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding during the 67th Legislative Assembly Special Session to create Automate ND, a grant program addressing workforce shortages by enabling companies to invest in automation equipment. This initiative helps companies increase productivity, improve working conditions, and drive revenue growth, all while contributing to North Dakota’s economic expansion.
Bismarck State College partners with CareerViewXR; awarded $9.9M to improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities
Pioneering project leverages statewide partnerships and extended reality technologies to fill high-paying manufacturing jobs and create scalable workforce solutions
BSC Metallica Scholars program is rocking free tuition and scholarships to train for high-demand jobs in 2024-25
Bismarck State College (BSC) has been selected as one of 18 nationwide recipients to join the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI), a major workforce education initiative launched in 2019 by All Within My Hands (AWMH) and the American Association of Community College (AACC) to support career and technical education programs at community colleges. This designation comes with a generous $75,000 grant to make education and training more accessible by lessening the financial burden for students enrolling in the BSC Welding or Mechanical Maintenance Technology programs.
GNDC and Impact Dakota Celebrate Manufacturing Workforce with 2024 Faces of Manufacturing List
The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) and Impact Dakota are thrilled to unveil the 2024 list of Faces of Manufacturing in North Dakota. This collaboration aims to highlight the dynamic and evolving workforce in the manufacturing industry, which continues to advance with technological innovations and increasing demand. The Faces of Manufacturing list features 10 individuals with an honorable mention. These honorees represent all levels of manufacturing. They come from across the state and have diverse backgrounds, skillsets, and responsibilities within their industry and organizations.