The North Dakota Department of Commerce Workforce Development Division partners with other state agencies and public sector industry to deliver specialized programs and services to assist in enhancing the workforce of North Dakota. The division is specifically charged to:
- Develop the state's talent strategy.
- Actively monitor local, regional, and national private and public workforce development initiatives.
- Develop a statewide intelligence coordination strategy.
- Supports a number boards and commissions mandated by the Workforce Investment Act and the National and Community Services Act of 1990.
The division also delivers a variety of federal and state funded programs:
- AmeriCorps State
- Internship and Work Experience Expansion (Operation Intern)
- Workforce Enhancement Grants
- Tribal College Grants
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Katie Ralston Howe
Director
701-328-5313
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The Workforce Development Division gathers performance results for workforce development and training programs in North Dakota. Below is a copy of the most recent performance results.
Janna Pastir
701-328-5393
Deputy Director
Sherri Frieze
701-328-5311
Executive Assistant
Sara Sperling
701-328-7291
Talent Attraction Specialist
Kerri Kraft
701-328-7263
Work-based Learning Program Coordinator
Ryan Volk
701-328-6048
Senior Program Officer
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Global Talent Manager
Paige Kuntz
701-328-7292
Global Talent Coordinator
Evan Moser
701-328-5324
Grant Administrator