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.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total # Scholarships | 38 | 53 | 191 | 130 | 412 |
| Total Dollars | $47,000.00 | $66,250.00 | $243,750.00 | $232,500.00 | $589,500.00 |
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 are no longer being accepted.
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)
- 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 AssistantMedical 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