RURAL MINNESOTA CEP INC

The state of minnesota provides additional resources to assist dislocated workers and youth through the state dislocated worker program and the minnesota youth program. The state dislocated worker program assists workers as a result of a layoff or a business closing. The careerforce center services are available to the participants to receive information, guidance, training or support services to re-enter the workforce. The sucess of rmcep is measured by comparing performance standards to state goals:state dislocated worker program employment rate at fourth quarter - the percentage of participants employed four quarters after exit: mn state required goal: 83.5% rmcep actual outcome: 83.9%the minnesota youth program (myp) is designed to provide meaningful work and skills training to eligible 14 through 24 year old youth so that their future employability will be enhanced. The primary activity is work training. The performance measure for this program is that at least 80% of the youth will return to school, enter employment or enter another training program.

Funds received by foundations and local school districts to continue efforts of career advising in the high schools to promote youth initiatives and college awareness programs. Students are encouraged to participate in the national career readiness certificate program which is a recognized credential for many local employers. Other services were provided to support partner services in the careerforce resource rooms throughout our workforce service area.