MN ETM: Partners for Youth

(Also Known as MNWAY: Minnesota Workforce Access for Youth)

Rural Minnesota CEP (RMCEP) is the recipient of a multi‑year demonstration grant from DEED called MN ETM – Partners for Youth, also known as MNWAY (Minnesota Workforce Access for Youth). This initiative focuses on supporting youth with disabilities across RMCEP’s 19‑county rural service area.

Purpose of the Grant

MNWAY is designed to reduce and eliminate disparities in employment and education outcomes for young people with disabilities, ages 14–24. Special emphasis is placed on transition‑age youth (18+) moving into adulthood. Supports offered through MNWAY include:

Career exploration and planning
Credential and skills development
Work-based learning opportunities
Paid work experiences
Pathways to competitive, integrated employment
These services help youth build confidence, develop essential skills, and move toward long-term success in the workforce.

Contact Information:

For more information about MNWAY or RMCEP’s disability services, please contact:

Char Hirte
Disability Resource Coordinator
218‑850‑1453
charh@rmcep.com

Resources:

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The State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funded (or funded in part) this training through a grant. The grant recipient created this training opportunity. DEED does not endorse this publicity or training or make guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership of the information herein or elsewhere.