National Career Readiness Certificate

The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is a portable, evidence-based credential that measures essential workplace skills and is a reliable predictor of workplace success.  More info: Employer   Employee

Cental Minnesota Fastest Growing Region in the State

Cameron Macht, Regional Analyst from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) reported current demographic and economic data for central Minnesota at Stearns-Benton Employment and Training Councils Annual Meeting on January 12. Full Report:  Slide Presentation:

Quarterly Business Report:  Mixed Signals Cloud Local Outlook 

Predicting the path of future local economic activity remains a challenging task as mixed signals continue to be seen in the local data.  While surveyed businesses remain fairly optimistic about the future, a number of data sources suggest flatter local growth over the next serveral months.  More Info.

Breakfast with the B.E.S.T.

A dynamic bi-monthly training seminar series presented by YOUR community’s choice business leaders.   Held at the Minnesota WorkForce Center.  Cost per session: $25.  More Info.

SBETC Wins Award

Stearns-Benton Employment & Training Council recently won the Foundation Award for Outstanding Non-profit.   More info.