Initiatives

Goal 1

Prepare our most vulnerable students and graduates of 2020-2023 for security and success in the post-pandemic economy

  • Employer Survey University of Minnesota

    The Employer Survey initiative seeks to improve job readiness among students and institutional engagement with employers across Minnesota by reviewing a wide array of employer data and making it easily available to students. The survey will take a cross-industry approach, focusing on diverse leadership representation and providing critical information on the COVID-19 job market. This data will be used in outreach efforts to students seeking employment and by career counselors at UMN, detailing the hiring needs, trends, and cycles of a variety of industries.

Goal 2

Support and partner with our communities and government in an inclusive recovery through and after COVID-19, focusing on displaced workers, adult learners, PK-12 systems, economic development, community health and COVID-19 support

  • MN Grow Your Own Teachers Program University of Minnesota

    University of Minnesota's program aims to increase graduating teachers of color by allowing working professionals in schools to become certified while continuing their employment. This will benefit schools and K-12 students by increasing teachers of color and help address the severe shortage of teachers of color in Minnesota. Participants will receive a graduate degree, and potential for higher income and job security.