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Collaborative Approach to Technical Training
Progressive
tech training opportunities keep young people in the community
and provide opportunities for working people to
upgrade skills and pursue new career options. Area employers
work closely with area schools to develop the workforce skills
needed locally.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
With campuses in Cambridge and Coon Rapids, the college
offers 14 associate
degree programs, numerous certificate programs and customized
training
for businesses. Located on the scenic Rum River, the Cambridge
campus delivers career programs in computer networking, geographic
information systems, business, nursing and physical therapy.
Specialized Medical Device Industry Training
Anoka-Ramsey has
worked closely with the north metro medical device industry
to develop industry-specific programs in biomedical technology
and clinical research. It also has partnered with area medical
device, high tech and manufacturing firms to fund and develop
customized training programs for incumbent workers. More
than $5.6 million in job training grants have been awarded
to the medical device industry since 1997.
Industrial Tech Training at Pine Technical
College
Pine Technical
College in nearby Pine City works extensively with Cambridge manufacturers
on a variety of manufacturing training programs. Its Northern
Technology Initiative, an East Central Minnesota regional
economic development initiative, enhances the region's ability
to attract high-tech companies.
The College offers certificate, diploma and associate degree
programs in numerous industrial trades, including:
- Machine tool technology
- Computer science
- Web development
- Virtual reality
- Computer networking
- Accounting
- Automotive technology
Skill Development Opportunities at
Area Colleges & Universities
More than two dozen
colleges and universities lay within an hour's drive of Cambridge,
providing abundant opportunities for workforce training and
professional development.
- Anoka-Hennepin Technical College, Anoka
- Augsburg College, Minneapolis
- Bethel College & Seminary, Arden Hills
- Capella University, Minneapolis
- Cardinal Stritch University, Edina
- Carleton College, St. Paul
- College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph
- The College of St. Catherine, St. Paul
- Concordia University, St. Paul
- Dunwoody Institute, St. Paul
- Hamline University, St. Paul
- Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park
- Macalester College, St. Paul
- Minneapolis Community & Technical College, Minneapolis
- Metropolitan State University, Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Normandale Community College, Bloomington
- North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn Park
- Northwestern College, St. Paul
- Rasmussen College, Minnetonka?
- St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud
- St. Cloud Technical College, St. Cloud
- St. John's University, Collegeville
- St. Mary's University, Minneapolis
- University of Minnesota -- Twin Cities
- University of St. Thomas, St. Paul and Minneapolis
- University of Wisconsin, River Falls WI
- William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul
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