The Talent
Runs Deep Here
People Propel Us
The people who live, work, and grow our region drive the experiences, ideas, and momentum behind every business. We work with education and training partners to help employers access, develop, and retain talent right here at home. All leading to a stronger economy, greater opportunity, and a region where people can build meaningful careers, lives, and futures.
Connections That Grow Talent
A Collective of Partners
We don’t do this work alone. Greater St. Cloud collaborates with a wide network of regional partners who help employers reach new talent, support existing employees, and plan for the skills they’ll need next.
KEY SOURCE INCLUDES:
St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce
Central Minnesota SCORE
Central Minnesota Jobs & Training Services
St. Cloud State University Career Center
Employer Tools & Resources
Whether you’re growing your team, investing in current employees, or refining your recruitment message, our region offers a strong lineup of resources to help you move forward.
Employers can also tap into platforms like St. Cloud JobSpot and St. Cloud Shines to highlight opportunities, strengthen their employer brand, and reach individuals considering a move or a return to the region.
- Talent development and training programs for upskilling, leadership, and technical skills
- Employment and career services that connect jobseekers and employers
- Industry networks that share best practices and tackle workforce challenges together
- Storytelling and promotion tools that showcase Greater St. Cloud as a great place to live and work.
Connecting Education to Careers
Education has long been one of the Greater St. Cloud region’s strongest assets. With high-performing K–12 districts, respected private and parochial schools, and a powerful network of colleges and training providers, the region offers a full pipeline for learning, career development, and employer talent needs.
OUR EDUCATION LANDSCAPE INCLUDES:
- Three public school districts: Sartell-St. Stephen School District 748, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools Independent School District 47, and St. Cloud Area School District 742
- Charter, private, and parochial options including: STRIDE Academy, Cathedral, and St. John’s Prep
- Higher-education and training partners such as: St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud Technical & Community College, the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, the College of St. Scholastica, Rasmussen University, and Resource Training & Solutions
