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Skills gap discussion in Owatonna brings manufacturers and educators around the table

Submitted by Doherty on Fri, 02/08/2013 - 00:00

Owatonna, Minnesota—January 31, 2013 Wintry weather didn’t discourage 60+ manufacturers, human resource managers, educators, mayors, school superintendents, and other concerned Southern Minnesota representatives from convening in Owatonna on Thursday. The group was invited jointly by Doherty Staffing Vice President Gauher Mohammad and Riverland Community College to participate in a discussion,“Planning Tomorrow’s Workforce,” on the issue of workforce shortages and future sustainability in the region. Douglas Friend of Edward Manufacturing in Albert Lea discusses the impact of skills gap...

Doherty donates $15,000 to Minnesota West Community & Technical College

Submitted by Doherty on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 00:00

Owatonna, Minnesota—November 6, 2012 Doherty Staffing Solutions executives presented a check for $15,000 to Minnesota West Community and Technical College (MN West) in a brief meeting at the Doherty office in Owatonna, Minnesota, on Monday, October 22. On hand to accept the funds for MN West were Dawn Regnier, Director of Customized Training, Les Kvam, Program Coordinator - Manufacturing & Trade, and Dr. Richard Shrubb, President of the Worthington campus. Doherty’s donation to MNWest is the first fundraising project the staffing company has completed for the college. The funds are...

Doherty raises $20,000 for Riverland Community College in Southern MN

Submitted by Doherty on Fri, 10/26/2012 - 00:00

Owatonna, Minnesota—October 22, 2012 Doherty Staffing Solutions executives presented a check for $20,000 to Riverland Community College in a brief meeting at the Doherty office in Owatonna, Minnesota, on Monday, October 22. Riverland Community College’s Interim College President Kent Hanson and Dean for Institutional Advancement Steve Bowron accepted the donation, bringing Doherty’s total contribution to the technical and community college to $125,000 in the last 6 years. This year the Riverland Community College Foundation also awarded Doherty Staffing Solutions Endowed Scholarships in the...

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