Minnesota State Centers of Excellence
What is a Minnesota State Center of Excellence?
Minnesota State Centers of Excellence were created in 2005 as an initiative of the Governor and enacted and funded by the legislature per Minnesota Session Law 2005, Chapter 107, Article 2, Section 31, M.S.136F.31. Four centers were established in 2006 and four additional centers were formed in 2013 in response to the Minnesota State 2012 Workforce Assessment Initiative, sponsored collaboratively with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and the Minnesota State Chamber of Commerce.
Minnesota State Centers of Excellence promote connectivity between industry and our colleges and universities. We help students gain access to the latest technologies and work-based learning opportunities, and facilitate education and training for business partners to meet their workforce needs today and into the future. The Centers help keep Minnesota's economy globally competitive in six critical industry sectors:
- Agriculture
- Energy
- Healthcare
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing and Engineering
- Transportation
The work of the Centers are focused on the system's strategic framework and provide a strong foundation for greater collaboration among our colleges and universities. They are responsive to the rapid changes in industry and employment, and offer innovative teaching and learning strategies.
Want to find out more about other Centers? Visit the Minnesota State page today!
- Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence
- Minnesota State HealthForce Center of Excellence
- Minnesota State Northern Agricultural Center of Excellence
- Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence
- Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence
- Minnesota State Engineering Center of Excellence
- Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence
To view the January 2023 Minnesota State Centers of Excellence Report to the Legislature, please click here.