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Career readiness, in context. Explore the policies, partnerships and pathways behind college and career readiness. Start nationally, then follow the evidence in a state.
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Minnesota Priority 2 · Develop programs Explore this state’s research by topic.
Overview College & district partnerships Counties & municipalities Industry & workforce Resources & opportunities Competitive intelligence Sources & gaps Industry & workforce evidence State context and local findings retain their original scope. Program priorities do not establish current vacancies or an unmet need in every community.
State-submitted adult education / WIOA Title II report. Local examples retain their stated scope; not representative of every employer or all K–12 learners.
Existing digital-literacy resources are described in the report. Validate an unmet need and interoperability before recommending an additional license.
Basic digital skills and access Reported gap
The state explicitly reports digital skills, connectivity and device barriers, particularly in rural areas and Tribal Nations.
MN state narrative — National Reporting System, PY2024 ↗ PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates · Checked 2026-09-12
Employability integrated with occupational learning Program priority
Minnesota's IET model integrates basic skills, employability and occupational competencies through shared learning objectives.
MN state narrative — National Reporting System, PY2024 ↗ PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates · Checked 2026-09-12
Reviewed local industry & workforce findings No reviewed local industry or workforce findings have been integrated for this state yet.
Detailed workforce and proposed product crosswalk → Loading the published national feed…
How to read the map & priorities All 50 states have one of three priority colors. Evidence gaps are noted separately in each state brief.
Why 39 states in Priority 2? This is a broad development pool, not 39 equally qualified opportunities. Inspect the evidence groups →
State policy evidence and proposed Pearson fit are shown separately. Open a state brief for needs, solutions and Government Relations representation.
Public-source screen · September 12, 2026 Product eligibility, buyer funds, and procurement timing require Pearson validation.