North Dakota – The North Dakota Department of Commerce awarded $522,432 to two organizations as part of Round 5 of the Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP).
This program provided funding to help regional workforce entities create innovative solutions to address pressing workforce challenges.
Commerce Workforce Director Katie Ralston Howe stated that the program aimed to invest in North Dakota’s future by expanding childcare options and strengthening workforce recruitment, ensuring communities thrive and compete effectively.
The organizations receiving funding included:
– Reser LLC: Granted $22,433 to renovate and expand The Learning Tree child care facility in Minot, adding 20 childcare slots.
– Dickinson Public School District #1: Received $500,000 to construct a child care center with a capacity for up to 30 children. The facility would also offer experience-based learning opportunities to high school students studying early childhood education.
Applications for the next round of RWIP funding are open from Feb. 25 to March 25, 2025. Eligible applicants can learn more and apply at [https://ndgov.link/RWIP](https://ndgov.link/RWIP).
