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Customized training for businesses

M State's Workforce Development Solutions (WDS) provides skills and technology training that's custom-designed for your unique business needs and to help prepare workers for new responsibilities and advancement.

WDS delivers with:

  • Expert instructors with field experience
  • CEUs available for qualifying courses
  • Courses that meet the latest requirements
  • Training available at your site, online or on an M State campus

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WDS Training Courses
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
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Leadership Development
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Mechanical and Technical
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100,000
hours of training delivered annually
9,000
people trained annually
20+
years supporting regional workforce training
500+
companies' workforces trained

Multiple convenient locations and online

We make training convenient by offering it on-site, online or on our campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Wadena.

At your site

WDS can deliver training at your company on the days and times you request.

On an M State campus

WDS will deliver training in comfortable, well-equipped spaces on M State's Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead or Wadena campuses. 

Choose this training delivery method when:

  • You're planning company-wide training and need a larger space
  • Training will require specific equipment such as a computer lab

Online

Online training allows your employees to work at their own pace to complete programs and receive a certificate of completion or continuing education credits (CEUs). Online training offers a flexible, convenient method of training that fits employees' schedules.

Register early

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, so please reserve your place early - classes can fill quickly.

Scheduling

WDS reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. If a class is canceled, M State will contact you. When M State is closed due to bad weather, customized training classes are canceled.

Accessibility support

If you are enrolling in WDS classes and need accommodations, please complete an Accessibility Resources Request for Services. The M State accessibility resources team will respond within five days after you submit the form.

Resources

WDS Administration
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Brianna Bellefeuille
Administrative Assistant, Workforce Development Solutions
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Denice Brewer
Administrative Assistant, Workforce Development Solutions
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Amy Hochgraber
Director of Business & Industry
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Abby Schlauderaff
Administrative Assistant, Workforce Development Solutions
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Jenna Stammen
Director of Health Training, Workforce Development Solutions
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BreAnna Tracy
Administrative Assistant, Workforce Development Solutions
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Bailey Wothe
Director of CDL Training, Workforce Development Solutions
WDS Instructors
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Dana Haagenson
Accounting and Human Resource Faculty
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Joshua Heibel
Workforce Development Solutions Welding and Safety Faculty
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Rick Loveland
Fire/Medical Emergency Technician Technologies Faculty