Quick Connect Weekly Newsletter
4/2/25
Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter
News and resources from Resource Training & Solutions Education Department for the week of March 31 - April 4, 2025.
A holistic and integrative approach to ensure student success in the workforce.
Resource Training & Solutions is excited to launch a series of programs and support to integrate career exploration and experiences within all content areas by collaborating with central Minnesota businesses, workforce centers, and our regional school districts. Career awareness & exploration integrated into students’ everyday coursework can build relevance in their learning as well as provide the opportunity to make connections with businesses and “soft skill” development.
Our goal is to provide students with experiential learning opportunities that will give them the skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce.
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Applicants awarded $31, 691 through our CTE Mini Grants program
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CTE teaching licenses pursued by funding from the CTE Mini Grants program
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Educators from our region participating in the Teacher Externship program
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Central MN businesses providing paid externship opportunities for regional educators
Programs & Services
Teacher Externship Program
Bringing career-based classroom curricula to life, while building a bridge between skill-based and knowledge-based education.
Teacher Externship Program
Bringing career-based classroom curricula to life, while building a bridge between skill-based and knowledge-based education.
CTE Advisory
Our team is composed of volunteers who serve as advisors to Resource Training and Solutions’ career and technical programs.
CTE Advisory
Our team is composed of volunteers who serve as advisors to Resource Training and Solutions’ career and technical programs.
CTE Mini Grants
Full members can apply for funding to help support Career & Technical Education programs within their school districts
CTE Mini Grants
Full members can apply for funding to help support Career & Technical Education programs within their school districts
Career Pathway District Alignment
We are excited to partner with districts to evaluate & enhance career pathways tailored to student, grade 5-12 and workforce needs.
Career Pathway District Alignment
We are excited to partner with districts to evaluate & enhance career pathways tailored to student, grade 5-12 and workforce needs.
CTE Impact Grants
The goal of this initiative is for every secondary student in the region to gain marketable skills through meaningful CTE opportunities.
CTE Impact Grants
The goal of this initiative is for every secondary student in the region to gain marketable skills through meaningful CTE opportunities.
Latest News
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Educational Professionals
4/2/25
It’s Back! The 2025 Summer Catalog Launches Next Week
The 2025 Summer Catalog is almost here—and trust us, you’ll want a front-row seat. From science of reading strategies and math mini-conferences to outdoor learning, equity-focused coaching, and book studies that spark conversation, this summer lineup is built for educators who want more.
Career Connected Learning
4/2/25
CTE Equipment Mini-Grant Impact Story: Milaca Public Schools
With help from a CTE Mini-Grant, Milaca students are turning their marketing and business ideas into real-world projects—designing posters, managing a student-run print shop, and gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship. Read the full story and learn how CTE Mini-Grants can support your school, too!
Quick Connect Weekly Newsletter
3/26/25
Quick Connect, Weekly Education Newsletter
Quick Connect, Weekly Education NewsletterEducational Professionals
3/19/25
Bringing the Standards for Mathematical Practice to Life: A Guide to Implementation
Bringing the Standards for Mathematical Practice to Life: A Guide to ImplementationUpcoming Events
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PBIS Network
Apr 9
3:15 p.m. - 4 p.m.
PBIS Network
Join your peers in exploring positive behavior interventions and supports.All meetings will be virtual. 30 minutes will focus on new PBIS resources, 15minutes will focus on networking with other schools sharing celebrations of PBIS implementation and problem solving barriers to implementation.This training is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education - Grants to States.