Minneapolis Workforce Council
The Minneapolis Workforce Council was created by Public Law 97300, October 19, 1982 (Job Training Partnership Act) as amended by Public Law 102-367, September 7, 1992, to provide policy and program guidance for all activities under the Job Training Partnership Act in the City of Minneapolis. There are 19 members appointed by the Mayor, to a two-year term, with a list of appointees submitted to the Governor for certification. Ten (10) members must be business representatives – at least half should represent small business, including minority business; additional members must be chosen to represent the public employment service (1), labor (2), education (2), community organizations (1), vocational rehabilitation organizations (1), economic development (1) and public assistance agencies (1). The chair of the council must be from the private sector and shall be appointed by the Mayor. Applicants may not have active contracts with METP. Applicants must be City residents. The residency requirement may be waived for an officer or director of an organization that pays property taxes to the City of Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Employment and Training Program Web Site: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/metp.asp
There are currently twelve vacancies:
Seat 1: Mayoral appointment; representative of large business; terms from 07/01/2013 – 06/30/15; (may have an incumbent seeking re-appointment)
Seat 4: Mayoral appointment; representative of large business; terms from 07/01/2013 – 06/30/15; (may have an incumbent seeking re-appointment)
Seat 5: Mayoral appointment; representative of small business; terms from 07/01/2013 – 06/30/15; (may have an incumbent seeking re-appointment)
Seat 7: Mayoral appointment; representative of small business and minority; terms from immediately to 06/30/2014; (vacant seat)
Seat 8: Mayoral appointment; representative of small business; terms from 07/01/2013 – 06/30/15; (may have an incumbent seeking re-appointment)
Seat 9: Mayoral appointment; representative of small business and minority; terms from 07/01/2013 – 06/30/15; (may have an incumbent seeking re-appointment)
Seat 10: Mayoral appointment; representative of large business; terms from immediately - 06/30/2014; (vacant seat)
Seat 12: Mayoral appointment; Representative from community organizations; terms from 07/01/2013 – 06/30/15; (may have an incumbent seeking re-appointment)
Seat 13: Mayoral appointment; Representative from vocational rehabilitation organizations; terms from 07/01/2013 – 06/30/15; (may have an incumbent seeking re-appointment)
Seat 15: Mayoral appointment; Representative from labor agencies; terms from 07/01/2013 – 06/30/15; (may have an incumbent seeking re-appointment)
Seat 16: Mayoral appointment; Representative from education agencies; terms from immediately – 06/30/14; (may have an incumbent seeking re-appointment)
Seat 17: Mayoral appointment; Representative from education agencies; terms from immediately – 06/30/14; (may have an incumbent seeking re-appointment)
Deadline: Open until Filled. The applicant review process will begin Friday, May 24, 2013.
Application Instructions:
Applications are available by clicking on the application links;
Application form: in MS Word or Adobe PDF
or by contacting the Office of the City Clerk at cityclerk@minneapolismn.gov or 612-673-2216. Persons may apply on their own behalf, nominate others for consideration or inform the Office of the City Clerk of persons to whom they wish application materials be sent.
Applications must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk.
· Email your application to cityclerk@minneapolismn.gov
· Mail or deliver your application to:
City Clerk Appointments
Room 304, 350 South Fifth Street
Minneapolis MN 55415-1382
· Fax your application to: 612-673-3812
Questions?
Board Contacts: Matt Kruger, 612-673-6236, Matt.Kruger@minneapolismn.gov
Deb Bahr-Helgen, 612-673-6226, Deb.Bahr@minneapolismn.gov
City Clerk Contact: Julie Johnson, 612-673-3358; Julie.Johnson@minneapolismn.gov
Selection Process:
Applications are considered by the City Clerk to the Minneapolis Workforce Council, Mayor, and City Council President Staff. Applications are reviewed and selected by the Mayor. Non-City residents may be reviewed by the Community Development Committee for recommendation to the full City Council.
Note:
Meetings are typically held bi-monthly on the third Tuesday of the odd months at 7:30 a.m. The location varies as does the time and day of the meetings. There is no compensation for attending meetings. The Board meeting locations are accessible to persons with disabilities.
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Last updated May. 16, 2013