Youth Skills Training Program
High School Students 16 and older can earn $15 per hour, while exploring career interests with our Manufacturing partners, under the Minnesota Department of Labor Youth Skills Training Program.
Students must be enrolled in an industry related class for high school credit. Manufacturing Partners are approved by OSHA and the MN Department of Labor to provide safe, healthy, meaningful paid work experience. This experience introduces students to high-growth, in-demand, living-wage careers. Contact Deborah@lakesareamanufacturers.org for more information.
Opportunities are available with these manufacturing partners:
- Clow Stamping Company, Merrifield
- Graphic Packaging, Crosby
- Lexington Manufacturing (must be 18 to participate), Brainerd
- Pequot Manufacturing, Pequot Lakes
- Precision Tool Technologies, Brainerd
- Revolv Manufacturing, Brainerd
- TNT Industries, Deerwood
Career experiences:
- CNC Machinist
- CAD/CAM Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Robotics
- Assembly
- Quality Technician
- Welder
- Shipping/Receiving
