Workforce Development Scholarships
Made possible by the Minnesota State Legislature, Workforce Development Scholarships are awarded to Hennepin Technical College students seeking a certificate, diploma or degree. Workforce Development Scholarships are intended to attract workers to in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing, agriculture, early childhood education, health care services, information technology and transportation.
WDS
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2019
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2020
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2021
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Totals
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Total # Scholarships
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38
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53
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191
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282
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Total Dollars
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$47,000.00
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$66,250.00
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$243,750.00
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$357,000.00
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Requirements
- Enrolled in a high-demand occupation within an eligible program (see list below)
- Enroll in at least nine (9) credits per semester
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA
- Minnesota Resident
- Preference is given to students with a financial need
apply now for fall 2022
Qualifying Programs
Advanced Manufacturing (Manufacturing & Engineering Technology)
3D Printing System Maintenance |
Additive Manufacturing Designer |
Auto CAD Operator |
Automated Machinery Adjuster |
Automated Machinery Systems |
Automated Robotics Engineering Technology |
Automation Technologies |
CNC Operator |
CNC Setup Technician |
CNC Swiss Turning Center Technician |
CNC Technician |
Controls Engineering Technician |
Electronics Technician |
Electronics Technology |
Engineering CAD Technology |
Extrusion Molding |
Fluid Power Engineering Technician |
Fluid Power Mechanic |
GMAW Production Welder |
GTIW Production Welder |
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - Residential (Diploma) |
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Commercial (Diploma) |
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (AAS) |
Hydraulic Engineering Technician |
Industrial Building Engineering & Maintenance |
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic |
Injection Molding |
Manufacturing Engineering Technology |
Manufacturing Fundamentals |
Manufacturing Technician |
Mazak CNC Technician |
Mechatronics |
Medical Device Molding |
National Certified Fluid Power Specialist |
Plastics Engineering Technology |
Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship (Diploma, Certificate) |
Pneumatic Engineering Technician |
Pro/ENGINEER Operator |
Production Technologies |
Quality Assurance |
Robotic Arc Welding |
Scientific Injection Molding Specialist |
SolidWorks Operator |
Structural Iron Fabrication & Repair |
Supply Chain Technician (Diploma) |
Tool & Die/Moldmaking |
Welding |
Agriculture
Arboriculture (Occupational Cert.) |
Culinary Arts (Diploma, AAS) |
Culinary Assistant (Occupational Cert.) |
Culinary Gourmet Technician (Advanced Technical Cert.) |
Greenhouse Management Technician (AAS) |
Greenhouse Technician (Occupational Cert.) |
Landscape Computer Design (Advanced Technical Cert.) |
Landscape Construction (Advanced Technical Cert.) |
Landscape Design and Construction (Diploma, AAS) |
Landscape/Horticulture (Diploma, AAS)) |
Professional Gardening (Occupational Cert.) |
Urban Forestry Technician (AAS) |
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Early Childhood Education
Child Development (Diploma, AAS and AS ) |
Health Care Services
Community Paramedic Clinician |
Community Paramedic Technician |
Dental Assistant |
Emergency Medical Services Specialist (Certificate) |
Health Science Broad Field |
Health Unit Coordinator |
Medical Administrative Assistant |
Medical Assistant |
Medical Coding Specialist |
Medical Receptionist |
Nursing Station Technician |
Pharmacy Technician |
Practical Nursing |
Primary Care Technician |
Safety Coordinator (Certificate) |
Information Technology
IT Support (AAS) |
IT Support Specialist (Diploma) |
IT Service Desk Technician (Occupational Certificate) |
Network Administrator/Analyst (AAS) |
Network Support Specialist (Diploma) |
Windows Networking (Advanced Technical Certificate) |
Cisco Networking (Advanced Technical Certificate) |
SQL Software Developer (Diploma, Certificate, AAS) |
Microsoft Database Specialist (Certificate |
Cyber Defense |
Cybersecurity |
Transportation
Auto Body Estimator |
Auto Body Technician |
Custom Fabrication & Finishing |
Non-Structural Repair Technician Assistant |
Refinishing Technician Assistant |
Structural Repair Technician Assistant |
Automotive Technician |
Automotive Technology (FORD ASSET) |
Maintenance Light Repair |
General Maintenance Technician |
Marine, Motorsport & Outdoor Power Equipment Technician |
Motorcycle Technician |
Outboard Technician |
Power Equipment |
Medium/Heavy Truck Drivetrain Technician |
Medium/Heavy Truck Maintenance Technician |
Medium/Heavy Truck Technology |
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