Businesses and other employers, government agencies, religious organizations, civic groups, labor organizations, schools, hospitals, health and human service agencies, non-profit agencies, clients, elected officials, and concerned citizens all have a role to play in creating, supporting, and implementing this network. You have a role to play. Many obstacles must be overcome to help people find and retain jobs that will support them and their families. There are not enough jobs within a reasonable commuting distance that pay a livable wage. Childcare is difficult to find, particularly for nontraditional hours.
Transportation is a major barrier, especially in our rural areas.
Affordable and acceptable housing is scarce. However, the Task Force has ideas for overcoming these barriers. If you live or work in Chisago, Pine, Isanti, Kanabec, or Mille Lacs counties, we need your help in carrying out this plan. Through an implementation grant from the McKnight Foundation. By linking you to other state and national Welfare to Work Websites .