Workforce Development Scholarships

Made possible by the Minnesota State Legislature, Workforce Development Scholarships are awarded to Hennepin Technical College students seeking a certificate, diploma or degree. Workforce Development Scholarships are intended to attract workers to in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing, agriculture, early childhood education, health care services, information technology and transportation.

Qualifying Programs

Advanced Manufacturing (Manufacturing & Engineering Technology): 3D Printing System Maintenance; Additive Manufacturing Designer; Auto CAD Operator; Automated Machinery Adjuster; Automated Machinery Systems; Automated Robotics Engineering Technology; Automation Technologies; CNC Operator; CNC Setup Technician; CNC Swiss Turning Center Technician; CNC Technician; Controls Engineering Technician; Electronics Technician; Electronics Technology; Engineering CAD Technology; Extrusion Molding; Fluid Power Engineering Technician; Fluid Power Mechanic; GMAW Production Welder; GTIW Production Welder; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - Residential (Diploma); Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Commercial (Diploma); Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (AAS); Hydraulic Engineering Technician; Industrial Building Engineering & Maintenance; Industrial Maintenance Mechanic; Injection Molding; Manufacturing Engineering Technology; Manufacturing Fundamentals; Manufacturing Technician; Mazak CNC Technician; Mechatronics; Medical Device Molding; National Certified Fluid Power Specialist; Plastics Engineering Technology; Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship (Diploma, Certificate); Pneumatic Engineering Technician; Pro/ENGINEER Operator; Production Technologies; Quality Assurance; Robotic Arc Welding; Scientific Injection Molding Specialist; SolidWorks Operator; Structural Iron Fabrication & Repair; Supply Chain Technician (Diploma); Tool & Die/Moldmaking; Welding
Agriculture: Arboriculture (Occupational Cert.); Culinary Arts (Diploma, AAS); Culinary Assistant (Occupational Cert.); Culinary Gourmet Technician (Advanced Technical Cert.); Greenhouse Management Technician (AAS); Greenhouse Technician (Occupational Cert.); Landscape Computer Design (Advanced Technical Cert.); Landscape Construction (Advanced Technical Cert.); Landscape Design and Construction (Diploma, AAS); Landscape/Horticulture (Diploma, AAS)); Professional Gardening (Occupational Cert.); Urban Forestry Technician (AAS)
Early Childhood Education: Child Development (Diploma, AAS and AS )
Health Care Services: Community Paramedic Clinician; Community Paramedic Technician; Dental Assistant; Emergency Medical Services Specialist (Certificate); Health Science Broad Field; Health Unit Coordinator; Medical Administrative Assistant; Medical AssistantMedical Coding Specialist; Medical Receptionist; Nursing Station Technician; Pharmacy Technician; Practical Nursing; Primary Care Technician; Safety Coordinator (Certificate)
Information Technology: IT Support (AAS); IT Support Specialist (Diploma); IT Service Desk Technician (Occupational Certificate); Network Administrator/Analyst (AAS); Network Support Specialist (Diploma); Windows Networking (Advanced Technical Certificate); Cisco Networking (Advanced Technical Certificate); SQL Software Developer (Diploma, Certificate, AAS); Microsoft Database Specialist (Certificate; Cyber Defense; Cybersecurity
Transportation: Auto Body Estimator; Auto Body Technician; Custom Fabrication & Finishing; Non-Structural Repair Technician Assistant; Refinishing Technician Assistant; Structural Repair Technician Assistant; Automotive Technician; Automotive Technology (FORD ASSET); Maintenance Light Repair; General Maintenance Technician; Marine, Motorsport & Outdoor Power Equipment Technician; Motorcycle Technician; Outboard Technician; Power Equipment; Medium/Heavy Truck Drivetrain Technician; Medium/Heavy Truck Maintenance Technician; Medium/Heavy Truck Technology