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.
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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
applications for fall 2021 have closed
Qualifying Programs
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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 |
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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