The chamber foundation, in collaboration with backbone organizations grand farm research and education initiative (agriculture and food production), north dakota state college of science…

The chamber foundation, in collaboration with backbone organizations grand farm research and education initiative (agriculture and food production), north dakota state college of science (MANUFACTURING), and emerging prairie (information technology), will bolster the county's economy by developing the skilled workforce needed to support the local agriculture, MANUFACTURING, and technology industries. In partnership with local employers - including healthy food ingredients, marvin, and razor consulting services - the chamber foundation plans to ensure that training programs meet the unique skills needs of these local employers and the regional economy. With a focus on undeserved communities - including people of color, immigrants, veterans and military spouses, justice-impacted individual - the awardee will reduce barriers to starting and completing training by providing a variety of wraparound services.