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Dual-training recognition badge
Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline invites employers using a dual-training program for workforce development to apply for a dual-training recognition badge. By securing this recognition, businesses and organizations are more likely to attract quality-seeking employees and experience increased retention among their employees. Pipeline staff will review the application and notify the employer regarding the recognition opportunity:
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Once an employer is recognized, they can display the Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline employer badge on their business properties and website.
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When an employer is recognized, their partner education provider and any community-based organizations they work with may display the Pipeline Dual-Training partner badge on their business properties and website.
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Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment
The Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment (CADT) is a Duluth-based nonprofit serving northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin with comprehensive addiction prevention, treatment, recovery and mental health services. Founded in 1961, CADT offers a full continuum of care including inpatient and outpatient treatment, detox and withdrawal management, office-based opioid treatment and the region’s only opioid treatment program through the Clearpath Clinic.
“Because of dual training, I was able to pursue and complete my BS and become an LADC. This wouldn't have been possible without the grant, and I am now utilizing my skills to provide direct client support, design effective treatment plans, and build recovery solutions for those who need it most.”
– Amanda Lundgren, dual trainee
“Dual-Training Pipeline has empowered our staff to step into new professionally licensed roles by helping them complete their bachelor’s degrees or pursue higher levels of education — free from the financial stress of additional student loans.”
– Jakki Frank, training specialist
In Control, Inc.
In Control, Inc. is a Fridley, Minnesota-based automation controls engineering services and manufacturing company that has supported the municipal utility markets including water, wastewater, electrical and natural gas for 31 years. In Control has used dual training since 2022.
“Delivering automation controls requires several specialized employees working together as a team. Specialty manufacturing engineering employees are not prevalent in the labor market and are difficult to staff. As a result, In Control prioritizes hiring capable, driven employees and invests heavily in training and retention. The Dual-Training Pipeline is an important part of our training strategy and has proved effective in filling these specialty roles. It also incentivizes employees to stay with In Control as it reflects a sincere commitment to grow the employee both professionally and personally. The dual trainee’s role as a manufacturing engineer is instrumental to project success. Specifically, the trainee plays a key role designing the engineered electrical equipment In Control provides, selecting the components that meet the application, and working with manufacturing to bring the design to a finished product.”
– Graham Arntzen, vice president and owner, In Control, Inc.
“Dual training has been a phenomenal help to me. Because of the state funding, I have been able to continue going to school full time and I'm now on track to graduate in spring of 2025 with a bachelor's degree in controls engineering. This wouldn't have been possible without the help of dual training.”
– Grace Luke, 2024 In Control Minnesota Dual Training Program manufacturing engineer trainee
Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline receives innovation award
The Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline was awarded a 2016 State Government Innovation Award from the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the Nonprofit Leadership Center. The award recognizes "the great work of state government entities and encourages an environment of experimentation and innovation in Minnesota."
Questions?
Contact us at PIPELINE.Program@state.mn.us.