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Workforce Development Council Toolkit

Workforce Development Council presents recommendations and endorsements that the Council strongly feels can help address the greatest workforce challenges that face the State of North Dakota. 

The role of the North Dakota Workforce Development Council is to advise the Governor and the public concerning the nature and extent of workforce development in the context of North Dakota’s economic development needs, and how to meet these needs effectively while maximizing the efficient use of available resources and avoiding unnecessary duplication of effort.

2024 Report of Recommendations
2022 Report of Recommendations
2020 Report of Recommendations
2018 Report of Recommendations

Foundational Digital Literacy Research and Recommendations


In-Demand Occupations


Occupational Licensing Reform

The goal of the Occupational Licensing Reform workgroup is to remove barriers to employment while preserving the health and safety of North Dakotans and promoting competition. 

Revamping our state’s current occupational licensing requirements will allow North Dakota to be better suited to address workforce challenges by making our state more accommodating to new and current residents seeking employment opportunities.

The purpose of Occupational Licensing Reform workgroup is to study North Dakota’s schema for occupational licensing in order to develop a thorough understanding of:

  • Licensing in our state
  • Discover best practices
  • Engage licensing boards and commissions
  • Identify the best path for reform

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