MJSP Board
By state law, the MJSP Board consists of 12 directors. The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) provides administrative support to the Board.
MJSP Board members and their contact information are listed below. Term expirations are listed in parentheses.
Commissioner, MN DEED
180 E 5th St Suite 1200
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-259-7119
Governor Appointee/GWDB/Labor Rep.
President of MN AFL-CIO
175 Aurora Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55103
651-294-3096
President, University of Minnesota
100 Church Street, Suite 201
Minneapolis, MN 55455
651-626-1616
Governor Appointee/Nonprofit Rep.
Sr. Director, Services & Programs
Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota
553 Fairview Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55104
612-306-2215
Governor Appointee/GWDB/Business Rep.
CEO, Louis Industries
22 Industrial Loop West
Paynesville, MN 56362
320-243-3696
Governor Appointee
Sr. Director Human Resources
Polar Semiconductor
2800 E Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-876-3229
Senate Appointee
President/CEO
Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
320 Hoffman Drive
Owatonna, MN 55060
507-451-7970
Chancellor, Minnesota State
Wells Fargo Place
30 7th Street East
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-201-1638
Governor Appointee/GWDB Labor Rep.
Business Representative
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
2727 18th Avenue NW
Rochester, MN 55901
507-244-1531
Governor Appointee
Workforce Program Manager
Center for Energy and Environment
212 North 3rd Avenue, Suite 560
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-335-5879
Governor Appointee/GWDB Business Rep
Director of Human Resources, DiaSorin
1951 Northwestern Avenue
Stillwater, MN 55082
612-396-7186
House Appointee
President, Teamsters Local 320
3001 University Avenue SE, #500
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-378-8708
MJSP Board Designees
Executive Director, Workforce Economic Development
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
30 7th Street East, Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-201-1537
Dr. Robert Stine (proxy for Dr. Rebecca Cunningham)
Interim Dean, College of Continuing & Professional Studies
University of Minnesota
1420 Eckles Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
612-624-1751
Board Staff Contact
MN Jobs Skills Partnership Program
MN Department of Employment and Economic Development
180 E 5th St Suite 1200
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-259-7517
MJSP Board Meeting Schedule and Application Deadlines
All MN Job Skills Partnership board meetings are open to the public at DEED headquarters. Some meetings are also held online via MS Teams. Additional information on the time, meeting format, and location will be posted as available.
Monday, December 2, 2024 – MJSP Board Meeting/Retreat
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: MN State University, Mankato, Centennial Student Union, CSU 245
If you need accessibility support, please contact Fun Fun Cheng at funfun.cheng@state.mn.us by November 21, 2024.
Monday, March 3, 2025 – MJSP Board Meeting
Grant application deadlines:
- Partnership & Pathways regular grant applications due January 21, 2025
- Partnership & Pathways Short Form grant applications due February 10, 2025
- Pre-Development grant applications due February 10, 2025
Monday, June 16, 2025 – MJSP Board Meeting
Grant application deadlines:
- Partnership & Pathways regular grant applications due May 5, 2025
- Partnership & Pathways short form grant applications due May 27, 2025
- Pre-Development grant applications due May 27, 2025
Monday, October 27, 2025 – MJSP Board Meeting
Grant application deadlines:
- Partnership & Pathways regular grant applications due September 15, 2025
- Partnership & Pathways short form grant applications due October 6, 2025
- Pre-Development grant applications due October 6, 2025
Monday, December 8, 2025 – MJSP Board Meeting (Tentative)
MJSP grant applications will not be accepted for this meeting.
Contacts
Each region of the state has an assigned grant coordinator who can answer questions about the Partnership program. Check the map to identify your region and then find your contact. Both our grant coordinators administer projects in the Twin Cities Metro Area.
NOTE: If you are an individual looking for training assistance please contact the Minnesota Dislocated Worker Program, CareerForce, or the financial aid office of the educational institution you are planning to attend.
Address and Email
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Office
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
180 E 5th St Suite 1200
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-259-7514
deed.mjsp@state.mn.us
Staff Contact List
Jodie Greising, Director
651-259-7517
Brent Carpenter
651-259-7514
Danielle Kressin – Region 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7W, 7E, 11
651-259-7509
Vikki Palony – Region 6W, 6E, 8, 9 & 10, 11
651-259-7524
