MSCS Campus Connect - March 2021

Campus Connect Your news source for Minnesota State College Southeast March 2021 A Technical and Community College Red Wing | Winona | Online Love of learning and exciting new technology brings Mechatronics students to campus Not that long ago, Erik Lawson, Engineering Manager CAM, programma- for DCM Tech in Winona, was a student at Minnesota ble controllers, and State College Southeast. “I was taking a PLC (program- machining. Currently mable logic controllers) class three years ago. Through she is taking classes in relationships built in that class, I was recruited to teach an hydraulics and pneu- industrial technology class. That evolved into being part matics, mechanical of the team developing the mechatronics program at the power transmission, college.” and welding. Since October 2019, MSC Southeast has received over “I was just going $1.1 million from three Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) grants, making it possible for the college to build to take a couple of partnerships with eleven companies in Winona and seven in the Red Wing area to provide mechatronics training to classes initially, but over 120 technicians in the region. the more I worked at Mechatronics is a field that integrates mechanics, elec- tronics, and computer technology to support automation it, the more I wanted systems and computer-controlled equipment. Students gain an understanding of basic electricity, fluid power, to learn,” she said. sensors, motors/drives, PLCs, and robotics. “I didn’t really know “Mechatronics technicians play a vital role building, installing, and maintaining complex automated sys- this was going to be tems across multiple industry sectors,” explained Calvin Clemons, MSC Southeast Director of Trade & Technology.   a thing I would want Or, as Erik Lawson put it, “It’s a great foundation for to do ten years ago, Mechatronics student Heidi Laska demonstrates different scenarios on a hydraulic building a solid technician from. It fits the support role for multiple factories and manufacturing facilities in our but the more I learn, module in the Mechatronics Technology 18-credit certificate course. region. It’s the people who keep things running.” the more I can say it’s Erik said that through his teaching experience at the college he was able to explore many other companies honestly fun to do!” each class so I know which courses would be best to send and learn more about the needs of industry in Winona. “We were able to choose the courses that our employees my team to,” he said. “This relationship with the college needed most and create an Introduction to Mechatronics certificate that will work for our companies.” Heidi started at DCM Tech in the stock room, then moved will help our industry and the people that work here.” Heidi Laska, a DCM Tech employee, will be finish- into the electrical division. “I remember wondering about ing up the 18-college credit certificate this spring. She has already taken courses in industrial controls, CAD/ the components and what they did. Now I am using the However, his desire to learn is driving him even further, same parts and thanks to my classes, I actually have an and he is planning to continue on to earn the college’s understanding of the mechanical and electrical way that two-year associate of applied science degree in mecha- the components work,” she explained. “I have a better tronics. “I love what I do for my job and see no reason to understanding of how our machines are built from the ever leave. But for me personally, the ‘degree’ has always ground up, and if something I’m working on isn’t work- been the piece that is missing. I have the support of many, ing, now I can troubleshoot it.” and I have the means and drive to get it done. It doesn’t hurt I am always hungry to learn new things!” The MJSP mechatronics grant launched in Red Wing in January this year with introductory level DC and AC elec- This year, like all of the hands-on health care, trade, and tricity classes. Seth Beyer, a production manager at Ardent technology programs at Minnesota State College South- Mills in Lake City, is part of the first cohort to enroll in east, classwork has been offered on campus with social the 19-college credit certificate offered on the Red Wing distancing, masking, sanitizing, and other safety protocols campus. in place. “At first I was just going to take the courses to learn some see MECHATRONICS on Page 2 more about my industry. I also wanted to get a feel for Creative CNC projects inspire students MSC Southeast named in Advanced Manufacturing Lab to list of Nation’s Top Military Friendly® Schools The students in Rick Hengel’s CNC Operations 1 class From the energy in the advanced manufacturing lab, it’s MSC Southeast is proud to are glowing with excitement. Actually, that’s just the light easy to see how excited they are about the projects they announce that it has been reflected from the acrylic blocks they have designed and are creating. Kole Woyczik, a senior at Caledonia High named to the 2020- made in the advanced manufacturing lab at Minnesota School, showed off an LED acrylic plate mounted in an 2021 Military Friendly® aluminum block, glowing with red light. His design paid Schools list. The Military State College tribute to his personal pride and joy, a vintage 1987 Ponti- Friendly® Schools list Southeast. ac Fiero. sets the standard for higher education Rick’s philosophy Kasha Byrne, a junior at Riverway Learning Community, institutions that provide is to engage his was working in her notebook on an elaborate drawing the best opportunities for students by getting inspired by her music. “I’m thinking of using this as art- veterans and their spouses.  them involved in work for an album cover for the first set of songs that I’ve the creative side made,” she said. “We are very pleased to be named a Military Friendly® of CNC produc- School once again this year,” said Larry Lundblad, tion right from the Later, Rick ex- Interim President, MSC Southeast. “We truly value beginning. plained the next our student veterans and active service members and steps in the appreciate their service to our country.” Kasha Byrne, a junior at Riverway “We are making process. “We Learning Community fun projects in scanned Kasha’s Providing quality services for veterans is an active this class, actually drawing and trans- priority at Minnesota State College Southeast. The making things ferred it into a file college’s financial aid department works closely with that the students that we could bring veterans and service members to make sure important can take home into Fusion 360, and forms and paperwork are submitted in a correct and and show to their then we programed timely fashion. friends,” he said. one of our machines to cut out her design. On both the Winona and Red Wing campuses, veterans The afternoon class is part of a certificate for high school It was fun to see her Kole Woyczik, a senior at are invited to drop into the college’s Veterans Centers, students who are attending college and earning college eyes light up when Caledonia High School a place to relax, study, print homework, use the credit at no cost through the PSEO (Post Secondary we turned on the internet, or just have a cup of coffee. Education Options) program. Over the course of two LEDs to light up her years, taking classes one night a week, these students will plate!” Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School learn CAD/CAM, CNC operations, 3D printing, blueprint designation were evaluated using both public data reading, and more. Another student, Jose Corona, was busy using a CNC sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Of lathe to create a pen. From bars of aluminum and brass, he the 1,200 schools participating in the 2021-2022 They will graduate from high school with a certificate in produced a complex set of threaded tubes. survey, only 750 institutions earned the designation. Engineering and CNC and 11 college credits. see CNC on Page 2 Virtual OPEN HOUSE JOIN US! APRIL 20, 2021 VIA ZOOM WE WERE OPEN. WE ARE OPEN. WE CONTINUE TO BE OPEN. We are proud to have supported and educated our students throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As we look forward, continued student success is our top priority. 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Campus Connect Page 2 Times are changing at MSC Southeast By Dr. Larry Lundblad, Interim President, Minnesota State College Southeast Red Wing Campus Winona Campus The Times They Are a-Changin’ was a song by Bob Dylan analyze data, work in teams, 308 Pioneer Road 1250 Homer Road that captured the changes underway in the early 1960s. Al- and communicate. Winona, MN 55987 though his focus was on the political changes underway at Red Wing, MN 55066 the time, the title is certainly appropriate to capture what Education needs to change is occurring in the world economy of today. to prepare workers for the Tandeski Center emerging workplace. Inno- 1200 Storrs Pond Road Terms like big data, smart factories, autonomous vehicles, vation in how instruction is 3-D printing, and cloud computing appear in the various organized and delivered and Winona, MN 55987 media to describe new ways of connecting, doing busi- new approaches of learner ness, and living our daily lives. engagement with a focus on www.southeastmn.edu reaching diverse populations 877.853.8324 Every sector of the economy and society is being or will are needed. be affected — healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, Administrative Contacts transportation, mining, retail, and education. There is At a recent virtual conference on workforce development much speculation that the current pandemic is fast-for- sponsored by the American Association of Community warding many of these changes, as individuals have had Colleges, a number of employers shared that they base to embrace technology in order to work and live during hiring decisions on the prospective employee’s demon- times of lockdown and reduced social contact — and that strated and documented competencies rather than degree the post-pandemic world is going to look a lot different. attainment. Larry Lundblad In industry and manufacturing, these changes in produc- These same employers suggested that the development of Interim President tion, supply chain, and distribution are being referred to these competencies must begin at the high school level [email protected] as Industry 4.0 – the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Process and that clearly defined pathways to the occupation or automation, data collection, and the use of robots that next level of education must be created. The employers Chad Dull are doing the assembly are creating smart factories. At also stressed the importance of workers keeping their Vice President of Academic Affairs Siemens in Amberg, Germany, smart machines coordinate skills current – giving credence to lifelong learning. [email protected] production and distribution. It was strongly suggested that the learning environment Josiah S. Litant In the smart factory, devices embedded with sensors needs to be created that takes advantage of advances in Vice President of Student Affairs and software are connected to each other over networks learner technology. Virtual learning that incorporates and Dean of Students using cloud computing to analyze collected data. This simulations, games, and discussions with others (who can [email protected] is commonly referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT). be at other sites and in other parts of the world) is becom- The integration of computation, networking, and physical ing commonplace and a way for self-directed learners to Amy Schmidt processes result in cyber-physical systems that create an access the training that fits with their schedules and meets Vice President of Finance and action loop. their needs. Administration [email protected] This automation and connectivity are allowing for the At MSC Southeast, we are developing training and learn- collection of massive amounts of data on all operations. ing opportunities to prepare our students for the emerging Sensors and monitors internally and externally provide workplace with an eye to innovation. The investments data that can be used by teams to analyze, monitor and of the past few years in our shops and labs will continue improve operations and to create new ways of doing as resources become available. The high school learning things. Currently, there is a gap between the amount of hubs where students can attain credentials in technical data generated and its use. and trade fields will be expanded. Simulations and an enhanced online presence will expand opportunities for Lean and Six Sigma principles that focus on quality and incumbent workers and greater flexibility for students. zero defects, along with Industry 4.0 technologies, are revolutionizing the workplace. Employees are empow- Times may be “a-changing,” but we remain dedicated to ered. In some cases, the individual employee can stop being responsive to the rapidly occurring changes in busi- production when they see that something is amiss. To be ness and industry and to preparing our learners to be pro- successful in this environment, workers need formidable ductive employees, lifelong learners, and good citizens. technical skills. They also must be able to problem-solve, Rick Nahrgang Mechatronics expands to Red Wing Campus Chief Information Officer [email protected] MECHATRONICS continued from Page 1 Maryellen Kanz Heidi Laska said she has felt safe in her classes and The college’s investment in high-tech training equipment, Director of Human Resources expressed appreciation for being able to take the classes instructors, and curriculum design has been made possible [email protected] in person, on campus. “You just can’t learn these skills by the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Grants and eigh- over a Zoom class. If you’re not sitting there putting those teen industry partners. Heather Conley pieces together, you won’t get an understanding of it. Dean of Academic Innovation When you’re actually physically doing things, you learn “We truly appreciate their incredible support!” said Cal- [email protected] better.” vin Clemons. “This grant funding, along with generous industry donations, has allowed MSC Southeast to build Ann Deiman-Thornton Erik Lawson said that taking employees away from the strong new mechatronics programs on both campuses, Dean of Faculty & Academic production floor for training is a worthwhile investment. with state-of-the-art training equipment which will serve Operations both new college students and incumbent technicians for [email protected] “It’s a huge time commitment, but we have seen them years to come.” grow in their technical knowledge and abilities,” he noted. JOIN US FOR THE 2021 Creative projects inspire Engineering and Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 9 to 11:15 am CNC PSEO students Online via Zoom CNC continued from Page 1 Red Wing’s signature event honoring business and professional women in our Once assembled, the final product — alternating silver and community is going virtual this gold and buffed to a shine — will make a fine keepsake of year! Grab a cup of coffee the class or gift for a special occasion. and join us for the Women’s Leadership Event, a morning Now a senior at Arcadia High School in Wisconsin, Jose of inspiration, excitement, and is planning to attend University of Wisconsin-Stout for a professional development. degree in mechanical engineering. He feels that his hands- Celebrate the accomplishments on experience in the lab at MSC Southeast will give him of women in our community, and be a head start in his inspired by our keynote speaker, Kat Perkins. planned career. PLUS - Business Professional Woman of the Year “Since I want to Jose Corona, a senior at Arcadia High School Door Prizes / Grand Prize Drawing! be a mechanical REGISTRATION: SOUTHEASTMN.EDU/LEADERSHIP designer, know- “These programs are designed so that students can ing how hard it is graduate from high school with a valuable college-level to actually make credential. They can use it to go straight into the work- a piece, it’s going force, or continue onward to a degree at MSC Southeast,” to make the life said Jeannie Meidlinger, Director of Secondary Relations. of a CNC oper- “The credits can also be transferred to other college and ator much easier university programs, potentially saving them thousands of because I’m not dollars on the cost of higher education.” going to give them a part that In the meantime, Rick Hengel’s approach to teaching is is difficult — or making an impact. “A lot of CNC classes just teach people even impossible how to machine, but we make something that these stu- Kasha Byrne’s artwork for her LED — to make,” he dents will really enjoy. They learn a lot more that way!” light project was inspired by her said. music. For more information on certificate programs for high school students at MSC Southeast, The certificate in visit www.southeastmn.edu/CertPSEO. Engineering and CNC is just one of several certificates PSEO students can earn at Minnesota State College Southeast. The Winona campus also offers certificates in Electronics and Automotive Technology Foundations. New for Fall 2021, MSC Southeast is launching an Electronics certificate on the Red Wing campus.

Campus Connect Page 3 $200,000 gift to MSC Southeast will support The Dish is here to Winona Area Learning Center graduates help students in need succeed Funded by an exceptionally generous gift from the Jerry The Papenfuss Scholars Program will also fund the cre- & Patricia Papenfuss Family Fund of the Winona Com- ation of a designated staff position at the college to serve It’s hard to focus on school when you are trying to decide munity Foundation, Minnesota State College Southeast as a student success advisor.  Foundation is establishing a $200,000 fund to provide what’s more important: the cable bill for the WiFi or gas specialized support for Winona Area Learning Center “There can be many barriers to success besides financial. graduates.  Navigating the college experience can be a challenge in for the car? It’s hard to make college your number one itself, and issues on the home front can interfere with Jerry and Pat Papenfuss, long-time supporters of Minne- making progress in school,” said Josiah Litant. “By hav- priority when you’re hun- sota State College Southeast, expressed a desire to provide ing a person on staff who is dedicated to supporting these opportunities for students who might not otherwise see students, we will be able to help them all the way through, gry, or even worse, you are themselves as college-bound. At MSC Southeast, partic- from enrollment to graduation.” ipating students will be able to train in career and techni- worried that your kids aren’t cal programs that will ensure a living wage and brighter In addition to providing a stipend, the Papenfuss Scholars future. Program will offer emergency grants for students who find getting enough to eat. “YOU GOOD?” themselves in exceptionally difficult circumstances, such And it’s hard to ask for help. Launching in Fall 2021, the Papenfuss Scholars Program as the sudden loss of a job or car.  Dig in at MSC Southeast! will initially support five Winona ALC graduates by meet- ing all of their college expenses at MSC Southeast for up “The college is humbled by this most generous gift. This The Dish program has been to two years. gift reflects Jerry and Pat’s deep commitment to the com- munity, their belief in the value of career and technical established at Minnesota “This gift is providing an incredible opportunity for our education as a way to prepare learners for a productive students. Our students know how much the staff at the life, and their desire to help those who are most in need of State College Southeast to Winona Area Learning Center care about and support having someone believe and invest in them,” stated Larry them, but knowing they are recognized and supported by Lundblad, MSC Southeast Interim President. make it easier for students who need community members means so much to all of us — the students and staff,” said Emily Cassellius, Principal, Win- Winona Area Learning Center students who will graduate extra help to get it. Students receiving Minnesota SNAP ona Area Learning Center. “The entire staff at the WALC this spring are eligible to apply for the Papenfuss Scholars is grateful for this gift and the opportunities it will open up Program. Five students will be selected to start in Fall (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits and for our students.” Semester 2021. enrolled in a career or technical program at the college are eligible to participate in The Dish. “I feel that the biggest thing to learn is that you should never be embarrassed to admit that you may need help in some areas in your life,” said a student who is partic- ipating in The Dish. “Trust me, not having to sweat the small things that The Dish can help with will truly be a blessing.” “After federal and state grants and any other scholarships Emily Cassellius said, “It’s exciting to know that we can The first step is getting enrolled in the SNAP program are applied, the program will cover the remainder of have focused conversations with our students about what for Minnesota residents. While not everyone qualifies, if tuition and fees. Not only that, each student will receive a attending Minnesota State College Southeast can do to you’re having serious financial issues while in college, it’s modest stipend to help with living expenses,” said Josiah help set them up for successful futures and how this gift worth asking about. Litant, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of will help them make their dreams a reality.” Students. “People think that students simply aren’t eligible for “This is the beginning of an exciting new initiative,” said SNAP benefits, but that’s not the case,” said Academic “None of these students will have to pay for college out of Josiah Litant. “We are delighted to have these students Success Coordinator Kate Parsi. “In December 2020 due pocket or leave with any sort of student loans; this is piv- join us at MSC Southeast this fall as a part of our to the pandemic the requirements changed, allowing for otal to helping ensure that these students have a debt-free academic community.”  more students to be able to join the SNAP program.” start after graduation,” he continued. College staff members can’t directly enroll students in Band Instrument Repair grad goes into the SNAP, but they can refer them to a specific person in each mask-making business – for musicians county to get enrolled and help them make the connec- tion. “It’s not that much red tape to go through,” Kate said. Everyone’s had to adapt in the past year because of Once students have their food needs secured through the the pandemic. Band Instrument Repair graduate Katy Minnesota SNAP program, then The Dish staff can offer Hopkins (class of 1986) has her own shop, Yahara River special advising and resources to help them complete their Woodwinds, in Stoughton, WI, where she repairs flutes, education. oboes, clarinets, and bassoons full-time. “We meet that student where they are. We don’t replace But when musicians stopped performing, her business their academic advisor, but we fill in the gaps. The Dish dropped off. Not only that, as a professional musician will meet the student, get to know them, as a person, as a herself, she lost revenue since there were no opportunities family member, as a student, so we ensure that they finish to perform. their diploma, their certificate, or their degree,” Kate explained. A lifelong sewer, Katy had sewn many items over the Through The Dish, one student had help paying the bill years including wedding dresses, dog coats, and Hallow- to take an expensive professional board test. Another een costumes, so she started making masks and selling received gas cards, lessening the worry about being able them on Etsy.com. “I missed the income, but I also needed to make it to class or not. my creative outlet to be fed,” she said. “Kate had given me many ideas on how to how to contin- Soon her musician friends and colleagues started asking ue my education. She also has resources in the community if she could make something special for wind players. to offer that I did not know were possible or available,” “People were just cutting holes in regular masks to play, said one student. but they wanted something that would make it safer for them and their students.” Another student added, “The Dish provided resources for me when I had questions and didn’t know who to talk Katy and her sewing machine kicked into high gear as she Katy Hopkins at her workbench. Inset: Katy’s mask to. Kate even helped me come up with a game plan for came up with three different original and effective designs design for flute players. tutoring and helped me realize what areas I need to work for people who play flutes, reed instruments (clarinets, on academically.” sax, oboe, bassoon) and brass instruments. State College Southeast ordered masks — one of each design — for all of the current Band Instrument Repair Kate Parsi said, “If a student needs help learning how to For example, the mask for flute players covers the nose, students, because they need to be able to play test the manage their time to complete a program, The Dish can mouth and neck so air does not leak out on the side of the instruments they work with. help them figure that out. If they have problems finding mask while blowing. It has an adjustable vertical wire day care, we can help them find it. We can even help them which goes down the center of the mask to keep the fabric “Making these masks has been satisfying, enjoyable, and pay for daycare or apply for the Minnesota childcare away from the blow hole, allowing the player to blow I’m helping people get back to making music,” Katy said. grant.” properly and produce a good sound. “But I hope this a short-term business venture, because that means COVID-19 will be gone and we’ll be back to The end goal of providing extra support and resources for “It helps being a player myself, and an instrument repair normal, especially because I miss the camaraderie with students participating in The Dish is to help them finish tech, because I know the demands of each of the wind my fellow musicians.” college and find gainful employment. As one student instruments,” she said. concluded: She’s also looking forward to getting back to her work She collaborated with several musicians to perfect her bench. “I always speak highly of Band Instrument Repair “Accept the help when it is given and when you can, pay designs. One was MSC Southeast BIR instructor Greg at MSC Southeast because it’s one of the most rewarding it forward. That’s what my goal is: work on maintaining Beckwith. “Greg was great because he tried out my first programs and I’m so grateful to have these skills.” good grades, graduating, and being in a better position so prototype. I tweaked the design for the brass mask based I can give back to people like me one day.” on his comments and feedback.” Visit Katy’s shop on Etsy.com (KraftsbykatyCo) to see more photos of her masks for musical instrument To learn more about The Dish, go to Besides doing a brisk business on Etsy, Katy has received players and general use. www.southeastmn.edu/dish and contact Kate Parsi several large orders from universities. In fact, Minnesota (Winona) or Melissa Carrington-Irwin (Red Wing). 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Campus Connect Page 4 DiaSorin donates state of the art lab machine to Biomedical Equipment Technology program Liaison® XL diagnostic machine can run 180 lab tests an hour When you go to the doctor’s machine has the capabil- office, you need to be confi- ity to run 180 tests per dent that your test results will hour, and it can run more be delivered quickly and accu- than 100 different types of rately. Medical laboratory test- tests.” ing equipment makes such re- sults possible. And Biomedical Biomedical Equipment Technology A key step in operating Equipment Technicians make students gather around the new such equipment is making sure that the equipment runs Liaison® XL machine donated to the sure it is properly calibrat- perfectly. college by DiaSorin. ed. The Liaison® XL will alert the operator if it re- Students in the Biomedical quires service. If a machine Equipment Technology isn’t performing correctly, program at Minnesota State a trained biomedical equip- College Southeast now have ment technician will per- the opportunity to train on diag- form diagnostics and make nostic equipment donated to the necessary adjustments and college by DiaSorin. Based in repairs. Italy, DiaSorin operates globally in laboratory diagnostics. The company develops, produces, and markets testing devices “Not only did DiaSorin donate and install the Liaison® XL, but they will also send us a and equipment that enable doctors worldwide to accurately diagnose medical conditions. trainer to show us maintenance and repair procedures in detail,” said Marc Kalis. “We were happy to donate one of our flagship laboratory devices and install it in MSC “We are very grateful and excited for this donation. Partnerships and support from world Southeast’s lab. We hope that this contribution can better prepare students to enter the class companies like DiaSorin allow us to provide the highly trained technicians our diagnostics job market,” said Jennifer Theisen, an HR executive at DiaSorin. “We already communities need,” said Chad Dull, MSC Southeast Vice President of Academic Af- have a great partnership with Minnesota State College Southeast. We have had several fairs. “Biomedical Equipment Technology is a vital and important program that meets the interns from the school and were pleased to place graduates of the program in full-time needs of our community and provides our students with a family supporting wage. MSC positions.” Southeast is committed to providing world class education and training to our students and this donation allows us to do just that.” “This is high end lab equipment from a worldwide company,” said Marc Kalis, an in- structor in the Biomedical Equipment Technology program. “Having it in our lab will Biomedical equipment repair is an up-and-coming occupation that is in high demand. The be a good marketing tool to show prospective students what they will be working in our number of job openings is expected to outnumber qualified applicants, due in part to the program. DiaSorin will use it for a recruiting tool also, because they need technicians.” increased demand for health care services and the increasing complexity of the medical equipment used in hospitals and by private practitioners. The Liaison® XL allows med lab techs to run multiple tests on a continuous basis. “The med lab techs can load in samples, and the machine automatically adds the correct re- For more information about the program at MSC Southeast, agents and incubates them for the correct amount of time,” explained Marc Kalis. “This go to www.southeastmn.edu > Academics. Workforce Development Scholarships are helping students train for careers in high-demand, high-paying fields The ongoing shortage of qualified employees in Southeast Lundblad, Interim President of Minnesota State College for MSC Southeast students, a total of $85,000. Addition- Minnesota continues to be an issue for the region’s employ- Southeast.  al funds may be designated by Minnesota State College ers. Fortunately, even with the impact of the COVID-19 Southeast Foundation for workforce scholarships. pandemic, students have been coming to the campuses of Recognizing the need for more graduates in career and Minnesota State College Southeast to train in high-skilled, technical programs, the Minnesota State Legislature first “We are very grateful that the Minnesota State Legislature high-demand occupations.  allocated funding for a program piloting Workforce Devel- is providing the resources to encourage students to pursue opment Scholarships in 2017. these career fields,” said Larry Lundblad. “Workforce De- However, the cost of tuition and other college expenses can velopment Scholarships help make it possible for them to still be a challenge.  In 2020-2021, state and MSC Southeast Foundation fund- stay in college and complete their programs.” ing for Workforce Development Scholarships totaled “The pandemic has created additional financial burdens for $162,500. A total of 82 students received scholarships for Students can apply for both Workforce Development many students. This year, Workforce Development Schol- $1250 (one semester) or $2500 (two semesters).  Scholarships and MSC Southeast Foundation Scholarships arships are providing our students with the funds they need using one online application form. The deadline to apply is to stay in college and complete their degrees for the many In 2021-2022, the state of Minnesota has allocated another June 1 for Fall Semester 2021. For more information, go to well-paying jobs that are currently available,” said Larry 34 Workforce Development Scholarships for $2500 each www.southeastmn.edu/scholarships. YE ! YES – YOU CAN KEEPING OUR PROMISE Go to college this fall at Minnesota State We are affordable, practical & purposeful. College Southeast. MSC Southeast graduates are ready to start a high-demand career in two YES – WE’RE HERE FOR YOU years or less. 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