Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI) is an independent, non-profit agency with a long history of serving the needs of job seekers and employers in Southeast Minnesota. WDI is dedicated to developing and advancing the workforce to meet the current and future needs of the communities we serve.

Our vision is to develop and advance the workforce of Southeast Minnesota by acting as:

➤A champion for workers
➤A convening agent bringing partners together to solve workforce problems
➤A change agent to promote and facilitate innovation and creative solutions
➤The agency accountable to the individuals, businesses and communities we serve, providing measurable change

We work with thousands of people annually, serving 10 counties in Southeast Minnesota. Six of our ten locations include Minnesota WorkForce Centers where multiple agencies deliver related services for job seekers and employers. Every WDI location is staffed by experienced professionals who care deeply about the people and communities in which they live and serve.

We are a customer-focused, action-oriented team of professionals, dedicated to the principles of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Education and Community.

We are a proud partner of the American Job Center network.

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Jim Kingsley

Kortney Wobbe

Brianna Stebbins

Rick Gnemi

Brian Cashman

Beth Christensen

Phil Sayles

Mitch Lentz

Brad Edwin

The Leadership Team at Workforce Development, Inc. spearheads strategic initiatives to enhance workforce development across Southeast Minnesota. Comprising experienced professionals, the team collaborates to address workforce challenges, promote innovation, and ensure accountability to job seekers and employers. By fostering partnerships and aligning resources, they drive measurable change and uphold the organization's commitment to respect, integrity, and community service.

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