The State Of Minnesota Of Employment & Economic Development

The State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), doing business as the MN Dept of Economic Security, is a state government agency responsible for supporting economic growth, workforce development, and employment services across Minnesota. As a critical state-level organization, DEED plays a pivotal role in connecting job seekers with employers, supporting small businesses, and driving economic opportunities through various strategic initiatives. The agency is registered to receive federal grant awards and provides comprehensive services that span workforce training, economic development, vocational rehabilitation, and technology infrastructure enhancement.

Through its extensive federal grant portfolio, DEED has consistently delivered diverse services across multiple federal programs and agencies. The agency receives substantial funding from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration, focusing on employment services, workforce development, and career support through programs like Wagner-Peyser Funded Activities and CareerOneStop. DEED also works extensively with the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide technical assistance and development services to small businesses, including the Small Business Development Center program. Other significant grant areas include vocational rehabilitation services from the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, independent living services for older and disabled individuals, and digital equity initiatives through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The agency has sub-awarded grants to organizations like the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for specialized workforce development plans and collaborates with state departments such as Public Safety. DEED's grant work encompasses workforce analysis, career pathway development, employment services for veterans, support for individuals with disabilities, and broader economic development strategies that prioritize underserved communities.