Additional MJSP Information

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.

Matt Varilek, Chair

Commissioner, MN DEED
180 E 5th St Suite 1200
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-259-7119

Bernadette Burnham (2026)

Governor Appointee/GWDB/Labor Rep.
President of MN AFL-CIO
175 Aurora Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55103
651-294-3096

Jeff Ettinger

Interim President, University of Minnesota
100 Church Street, Suite 201
Minneapolis, MN 55455
651-626-1616

Joe Hobot (2024)

Governor Appointee/Nonprofit Rep.
President/CEO of American Indian OIC
10033 Upper 205th Street West
Lakeville, MN 55044
612-341-3358

Lance Louis (2026)

Governor Appointee/GWDB/Business Rep.
CEO, Louis Industries
22 Industrial Loop West
Paynesville, MN 56362
320-243-3696

Robert Marsh (2024)

Governor Appointee
President/CEO of Cyber Orbits
15430 Eagle Bay Way
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-454-4110

Brad Meier (2024)

Senate Appointee
President/CEO
Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
320 Hoffman Drive
Owatonna, MN 55060
507-451-7970

Dr. Scott Olson

Chancellor, Minnesota State
Wells Fargo Place
30 7th Street East
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-201-1638

Scott Parker (2026)

Governor Appointee/GWDB Labor Rep.
Business Representative
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
2727 18th Avenue NW
Rochester, MN 55901
507-244-1531

Traci Tapani (2024)

Governor Appointee
Co-President, Wyoming Machine, Inc.
30680 Forest Boulevard
Stacy, MN 55079
651-462-4156

Jennifer Theisen (2024)

Governor Appointee/GWDB Business Rep
Director of Human Resources, DiaSorin
1951 Northwestern Avenue
Stillwater, MN 55082
612-396-7186

Vacant

House Appointee

MJSP Board Designees

Shannon Bryant (proxy for Dr. Scott Olson)

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 Jeff Ettinger)

Interim Dean, College of Continuing & Professional Studies
University of Minnesota
1420 Eckles Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
612-624-1751

Board Staff Contact

Jodie Greising, Director

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

Meeting Schedule

All MJSP 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, June 17, 2024 – MJSP Board Meeting

Grant application deadlines:

• Partnership & Pathways regular grant applications due May 6, 2024
• Partnership & Pathways short form grant applications due May 28, 2024
• Pre-Development grant applications due May 28, 2024

Monday, October 28, 2024 – MJSP Board Meeting

Grant application deadlines:

• Partnership & Pathways regular grant applications due September 16, 2024
• Partnership & Pathways short form grant applications due October 7, 2024
• Pre-Development grant applications due October 7, 2024

Monday, December 2, 2024 – MJSP Board Meeting (Tentative)

MJSP grant applications will not be accepted for this meeting.

Data and Reports

The following reports are available:

• 2022 Performance Report

Funded Projects

Information about the MJSP projects funded at MJSP Board meetings by specific dates.

Details include the grantee names, participating business, award amounts, and a brief description of the planning training program.

Reports for other project years are available upon request.

2023

• June 23
• March 23

2022

• October 24
• June 13
• March 7

2021

• October 25
• June 14
• March 8

2020

• December 7
• October 26
• June 15
• March 2

2019

• December 9
• October 28
• June 17
• March 4

2018

• December 10
• October 29
• June 18
• March 12

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

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