Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) Program

MJSP Projects Funded - February 26, 2007

Grantee/Educational Provider(s)	Contributing Business	Amount	Program
Metropolitan State University	Gillette Children’s Specialty Health Care, HealthPartners Medical Group & Clinics, Regions Hospital	$327,348	Partnership
Educating healthcare personnel continues to be a pressing issue in Minnesota and across the country. This project will assist three major health care businesses with common curriculum and training needs, who are also very supportive of the Simulation Center at Metropolitan State University (MSU). MSU will provide training for 1,137 key professionals from each of the three partnering businesses, focusing on three areas: Pediatrics, Adult and Child, and Obstetrics. The addition of a new Infant Simulator at MSU will allow curriculum to be developed for infants, as well as school-aged children, on pressing pediatric specialties. Employees will gain and practice knowledge, technical skills and critical thinking strategies, resulting in improved patient care. This training will expand the capacity of the Simulation Center, and will be available to share with a broader health care audience. Local Contact: Marilyn Loen, Executive Director, School of Nursing, Metropolitan State University, 651-793-1376.
Grantee/Educational Provider(s)	Contributing Business	Amount	Program
Dakota County Technical College	St. Jude Medical – Cardiovascular Division	$137,729	Partnership
The Cardiovascular Division at St. Jude Medical manufactures innovative medical devices for use in cardio/vascular disease management. This joint venture has a dual focus – to develop systems and train engineers to write documents with technical integrity for the non-technical end user; and to develop a Learning Management System for e-learning and on-line assessment of technical job skills. On-site computer kiosks will provide employees access to training modules and tests with audio and photo options to enhance comprehension for its diverse employee base. A total of 659 employees (including 83 new hires) will receive job applicable training via courses that include: SJM Technical Writing Standard and Formats, Grammar and Syntax in Technical Writing. As a result of this project, Dakota County Technical College will increase their capacity in the area of Biotechnology. Local Contact: Larry Raddatz, Customized Training Coordinator, DCTC, 651-423-8276.
Grantee/Educational Provider(s)	Contributing Business	Amount	Program
Anoka-Ramsey Community College	Dalco Enterprises, Inc.	$127,000	Partnership
Dalco Enterprises is a distributor of commercial/industrial cleaning supplies, with headquarters in New Brighton, MN. Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) will help Dalco continue to meet its customer’s needs by developing more efficient management processes and expanded, consistent employee training resources. A total of 124 employees will receive training that includes: Customer Service/Order Entry/Order Delivery; Logistics Software; Demand Planning; and Project Management. In addition, Dalco is seeking certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), which will put them on the leading edge of meeting the growing demand for environmentally safe cleaning supply products and practices. As a result of this project, ARCC will add new curriculum in process improvement and technical areas and strengthen their Environmental Science degree programs. Local Contact: Jess Niebuhr, Director, Customized Training, ARCC, 763-433-1225.
Grantee/Educational Provider(s)	Contributing Business	Amount	Program
Anoka-Ramsey Community College	E & O Tool and Plastics, Inc.	$126,318	Partnership
E & O Tool and Plastics, Inc. is a custom injection molding company located in Elk River, MN. This project will support the growth and quality improvement plans of E & O through customized training, which will encompass three main topics – Leading Productivity and Product Initiatives, Technical Skills Workshop and Quality Initiatives. A total of 224 employees (160 current, plus an additional 64 new hires) will receive training over the course of this two-year project. This partnership will result in improved efficiencies, elimination of wastes and cost saving that will allow E&O to better serve their customers and expand into new markets. Local Contact: Jess Niebuhr, Director, Customized Training, ARCC, 763-433-1225.
Grantee/Educational Provider(s)	Contributing Business	Amount	Program
Anoka Technical College	Federal Premium/ATK Alliant Techsystems	$200,000	Partnership
Located in Anoka, MN, Federal Premium is a division of ATK Alliant Techsystems, a leading provider of advanced weapon and space systems. The Anoka plant manufactures a complete line of shotshell, centerfire and rimfire ammunition. Through this partnership, the entire workforce of 932 employees will gain skills and the potential for internal promotion through customized training and certification. Courses include: Lean Office, Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Project Management, and Web Sphere/Web Content. Federal Premium will accomplish their three identified objectives – to manage growth, increase productivity through knowledge transfer, and sustain quality and compliance through technology adoption – as a result of this project. Local Contact: Judy Manetas, Business & Education Solutions Manager, Anoka TC, 763-576-4793.
Grantee/Educational Provider(s)	Contributing Business	Amount	Program
MN School of Business/ Globe College	Life Time Fitness	$311,404*	Partnership
Through this project, Minnesota School of Business/Globe College will partner with Life Time Fitness to customize a training program for 300 Fitness Trainers. Trainees will increase their marketability within the company and the industry through curriculum that includes Anatomy and Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Sport Nutrition and LTF Externship. The incorporation of a new Jumpstart program (piloted for the first time in Minnesota) will result in Jumpstart Certification for 160 Fitness Trainers, with credits counting towards a Health Fitness Specialist Bachelors Degree at MSB/GC. Local Contact: Mindy Myhre, Director, Program Development, MN School of Business, 612-798-4477. *Pending eligibility verification.
Grantee/Educational Provider(s)	Contributing Business	Amount	Program
Minnesota Technology, Inc.	Manufacturing Consortium (Anderson Fabrics, Banta Publishing, New Flyer Industries, TO Plastics)	$166,263	Partnership
This project will provide advanced leadership and management skills to managers of the four partner manufacturing companies in central and northern Minnesota. Utilizing Training Within Industry (TWI) curriculum, over 170 supervisors, managers, and in-house trainers will learn effective techniques designed to expand their supervisory roles and help them become leaders of continuous improvement within their companies. One MTI staff will complete the requirements necessary to achieve TWI Master Trainer Certification. This Master Trainer will then provide training for one individual from each partner firm, resulting in TWI Trainer Certification and allowing them to provide future TWI-related training in-house. Local Contact: Dean Smith, Grant & Contract Manager, MN Technology, 612-373-2900.
Grantee/Educational Provider(s)	Contributing Business	Amount	Program
Normandale Community College	Enpath Medical, Inc.	$244,849	Partnership
Enpath Medical, located in Plymouth, is a manufacturer of implantable stimulation leads and accessories for cardiac rhythm management and neuromodulation applicants. Normandale and Enpath will partner with Pixel Farm Interactive to develop a Process and Procedure Configurator Simulator (PPCS) and HyperLearning methodology. The online training modules include: Compliance and Safety, Cardiovascular System Terminology, Manufacturing Measurements and Lean courses. Training for 328 employees will improve communication among staff, enhance speed-to-market, and increase retention and productivity. Normandale will gain capacity with the PPCS and the new technology will be available for customized training clients in the future. Local Contact: Ann Wagner, Program Director, Normandale Comm. College, 952-487-8426.
Grantee/Educational Provider(s)	Contributing Business	Amount	Program
Pine Technical College	Possis Medical, Inc.	$232,350	Partnership
This project will assist a leading Minnesota producer of medical devices, Possis Medical, to expand its already considerable market through an increased focus on product development, process improvement and skill training. The company, located in Coon Rapids, will identify 119 employees to be trained utilizing virtual reality technology and simulated catheter manipulations. Pine Tech will collaborate with Anoka-Ramsey Community College to develop curriculum that includes: Development to Production Transfer Protocol, Process Documentation, Vendor Selection and Volume, Metrics, and Catheter Manipulation. Curriculum developed for this project will be new to the school, resulting in greatly increased capacity in the area of product development and virtual reality technology. Local Contact: Jason Spaeth, Dean, Pine Technical College, 1-800-521-7463.
Grantee/Educational Provider(s)	Contributing Business	Amount	Program
Lake Superior College	St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic	$396,963	Partnership
St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic (SMDC)is a major employer in the Twin Ports region of northeast Minnesota. In an attempt to meet their demand for services and manage rising costs, SMDC will partner with Lake Superior College and Itasca Community College to develop and deliver a comprehensive Lean Health process to 212 key personnel. This project will increase employee satisfaction with their work, improve the quality of work within the organization, identify and eliminate waste in the medical process, and result in cost effective healthcare. Lake Superior College will gain new capacity in Lean Health training and open the door to providing the continuous improvement process to other healthcare and manufacturing employers in the region. Local Contact: Steve Wagner, Dean, Workforce & Community Development, Lake Superior College, 218-733-5934.
Grantee/Educational Provider(s)	Contributing Business	Amount	Program
Central Lakes College	Consolidated Telephone Co.	$120,000	Partnership
Consolidated Telephone Company (CTC) is a locally owned and operated telecommunications company in Brainerd. Central Lakes College, in collaboration with experts from Dakota County Technical College, will customize and deliver three tracks of training – Management Overview, Lean Basics and Technical Skills. The entire workforce of 79 employees (includes 16 new hires) will receive training that will upgrade their skills and improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the company through the implementation of Lean principles. Successful completion of training will be considered by CTC when making selections for promotional and leadership opportunities. Local Contact: Rebecca Best, Dean of Educational Services, Central Lakes College, 218-855-8143.
Grantee/Educational Provider(s)	Contributing Business	Amount	Program
Dakota County Technical College	Urologix, Inc.	$49,186	Partnership (Short Form)
Urologix, located in Plymouth, MN manufactures and markets medical devices for the treatment of urological disorders. To ensure staff competency in all manufacturing processes, 33 production employees will receive training in Catheter Production Involving 25 Manufacturing Procedures. An additional five employees will participate in a formalized Train-the-Trainer program. Training will increase the capacity of Urologix, its employees, and Dakota County Technical College through the development of a new learning method for immigrant populations. Local Contact: Larry Raddatz, Training Coordinator, DCTC, 651-423-8276.
Grantee/Educational Provider(s)	Contributing Business	Amount	Program
Pine Technical College	Metal-Matic, Inc.	$49,938	Partnership (Short Form)
Metal-Matic, Inc. is a Minneapolis based company involved in the production of welded, cold drawn tubing for customers in the automotive, appliance, agriculture and construction equipment industries. This project will help address the on-time-delivery problems the company is experiencing as a result of its increased volume of business. Seventy-five (75) employees will receive training through a mix of new and customized courses that include: Capacity Planning; Production Scheduling & Planning; Inventory Management; Value Stream Mapping; Lean Systems & Resource Management and Local Level Analysis. This partnership will result in enhanced efficiency and effectiveness of the entire production planning and performance measurement process at Metal-Matic. Pine Technical College will benefit through new courses that will improve their capacity to assist other companies with Throughput and Capacity Planning needs. Local Contact: Jason Spaeth, Dean, Pine Technical College, 1-800-521-7463.
Grantee/Educational Provider(s)	Contributing Business	Amount	Program
Anoka-Ramsey Community College	General Label, Inc.	$49,994	Partnership (Short Form)
General Label, Inc., is a small printing company located in Golden Valley, MN. The company’s current process improvement needs will be addressed through a project that will train the entire workforce of 42. The partnership will develop and deliver a series of Lean courses, training on the company’s new technology, post-training activities and reference guides. Understanding will be assured through the use of translators in the classroom and the creation of key documents in both English and Khmer. This project will result in increased production efficiencies by standardizing work processes and establishing production metrics at General Label. Local Contact: Jess Niebuhr, Director, Customized Training, ARCC, 763-433-1225.

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