Minnesota State Centers of Excellence

Minnesota State's eight Centers of Excellence partner with industry and educators to address workforce challenges, prepare students for high-demand careers, and lead workforce innovation statewide.

Minnesota State Centers of Excellence

For more information, explore the eight Minnesota State Centers of Excellence

  1. Northern Agricultural Center of Excellence
  2. Southern Agricultural Center of Excellence
  3. Energy Center of Excellence
  4. Engineering Center of Excellence
  5. HealthForce Center of Excellence
  6. IT Center of Excellence
  7. Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence
  8. Transportation Center of Excellence

Empowering the future of energy together.

Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence is located at the Minnesota West Granite Falls Campus.

The Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence creates clear pathways for students to pursue energy careers, boosting enrollment in energy training programs and expanding the pipeline of skilled workers for the industry.

Team:

Logan Schrader, Executive Director
logan.schrader@mnwest.edu
(320) 564-5035

Megan Anderson, MPCA GreenCorps Member
megan.anderson@mnwest.edu
(320) 564-5034

Amber Knapper, Administrative Assistant
amber.knapper@mnwest.edu
(320) 564-5020