The technology workforce is critical to our state’s economy. Technology crosses all industries, from robotics in construction to telehealth in medicine and user support for major businesses.
The pandemic heightened awareness for the ubiquity of technology in nearly every aspect of our lives, all of which makes technology workers even more in demand in the marketplace.
Summit is uniquely positioned, in partnership with employers, to provide a solution that leads to immediate impact in addressing both an education gap and talent shortage.
Investment Impact
Investment will allow us to:- Reach more low-wage students in the Twin Cities region
- Offer new online training locally and expand programs into national markets
- Conduct strategic analysis to evaluate market demand and implement new trainings
- Provide academic and career services that move more graduates into careers
- Build more employer partnerships with businesses employing a STEM workforce
- Provide internship opportunities for IT students
- Integrate technology throughout all career and technical education trainings
- Implement a recruitment strategy to support enrollment growth
- Provide ongoing professional development for instructors
- Hire additional instructors and staff to support growth
