Partner with MTP to Create a Stronger, Skilled Workforce

At Minnesota Training Partnership (MTP), we believe that workforce development is most effective when it puts workers and employers on the same path to shared success. We specialize in helping union employers recruit, retain, and advance a highly skilled workforce—while opening the doors of opportunity to communities too often left behind.

Whether you're looking to hire, improve retention, or upskill your existing team, MTP can help you meet your goals through proven strategies that center equity, strengthen your workforce pipeline, and create real pathways to advancement. Our approach is practical, collaborative, and rooted in deep experience with labor-management partnerships.

• Registered Apprenticeship Expertise: As leaders in developing and expanding Registered Apprenticeship Programs, we work closely with union employers to design programs that reflect your workforce needs while opening access to meaningful, long-term careers.

• Custom Workforce Solutions: From short-term, job-specific training to long-term workforce development strategies, we tailor programs to meet your needs—whether you're hiring now or preparing your workforce for the future.

• Access to Untapped Talent: We help employers connect with motivated job seekers from nontraditional backgrounds, offering real support to help workers succeed—and helping you build a more inclusive, resilient workforce.

• On-Site and Union-Aligned Training: We bring together relevant curriculum, qualified trainers, and union values to deliver workplace-based training that supports job performance, safety, and advancement.

• Leadership and Advancement Pathways: We support your employees’ growth—from entry-level roles to leadership positions—through structured training, mentorship, and career navigation services.

• Strategic Funding Partnerships: We connect you to local, state, and federal funding opportunities to support your training goals and reduce costs through grants and incentive programs.

• Equity-Focused Problem Solving: We partner with you to address systemic barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion in a wide range of occupations, creating workplaces where all workers can thrive and contribute.

We know what it takes to create high-quality jobs, strong teams, and sustainable talent pipelines. Let’s start a conversation about how MTP can support your goals, strengthen your workforce, and bring more Minnesotans into union careers that build families, communities, and the economy.

Contact us today to explore how we can work together.