Business and industry services
"The core of what we provide is education, but our work has a far-reaching impact on businesses
across Minnesota."
- Chancellor James McCormick
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System is committed to supporting economic growth throughout the state. The system's state universities and community and technical colleges provide career preparation and continuing career education for more Minnesotans than any other organization in the state.
By providing customized training to more than 140,000 employees annually, the system helps employers stay competitive and workers advance their skills and manage career changes.
For more information about our business and industry services, visit a specific college or university's customized training unit, call the system-wide toll-free hotline at 1-800-366-7380, or e-mail business services.
Listen to business podcasts featuring
system business experts
Listen to two podcasts on Today's Business Radio, a new hybrid online radio show, produced in the Twin Cities and aired online and on KSTP Radio, featuring Minnesota State Colleges and Universities experts in customized training and continuing education. The podcasts were posted Sept. 17.
Download "Open for Business," a guide to system business and industry services
The Open for Business guide presents an array of business and industry services offered by the system's 32 public colleges and universities. These services are designed to help employers, businesses and organizations with their education and training needs.
View the new Business Services Guide Web site or download a PDF of the publication below.
Open for Business: Your Guide to Training, Education and Business Services
(5.6 MB PDF)
September 2008


