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LEARN & EARN

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Learn & Earn
Grow, Inspire, Succeed

The Learn & Earn program is designed to equip students with essential workplace skills, industry-recognized certifications, and hands-on experiences through internships, job shadowing, and worksite tours. This course integrates career readiness training with real-world learning opportunities to prepare students for success in post-secondary education and the workforce.

OSHA 10 Certification
  • Online or in-person training provided.

  • Completion of coursework and final assessment required for certification.

Microsoft Office Suite Training
  • Modules covering Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

  • Demonstration of proficiency through assignments and projects.

StrengthsFinder Assessment & Activities
  • Complete the Gallup StrengthsFinder Assessment.

  • Participate in reflection activities and discussions on strengths-based career planning.

Internship Placement
  • Work with the instructor to secure an internship aligned with career interests.

  • Maintain a journal of experiences and submit a final reflection.

  • Supervisor evaluation required for successful completion.

Worksite Tours
  • Attend scheduled industry visits with local employers.

  • Complete reflection activities after each tour.

Job Shadowing Opportunities
  • Participate in job shadowing experiences.

  • Submit a summary report detailing observations and key takeaways.

Course Objectives

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Business Involvement

For businesses in Goodhue County that focus on Trades, Manufacturing and Agribusiness, the Learn & Earn Program is a great opportunity to build a local talent pipeline. There are a few different ways to get involved.

Industry Tours

Occurring in December-January and April-May, Industry Tours allow your business to showcase what it does and the various career pathways that exist in your business to students in the Learn & Earn Program.

Internships

Students typically receive one/two placements with local employers – one for February/March and one for April/May. Students are paid at a rate of minimum wage and generally take place three mornings a week.

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How It Works

Students in Goodhue County who are 17 or 18 years old can participate in the Learn & Earn Program. Students apply and, when accepted, engage in a number of career-connected learning opportunities that include two certificates and earning college credit!

Program Coordinator
2025-2026 Timeline

October-November: OSHA-10, Strengths, Microsoft Office

December-January: Industry Tours

February-May: Paid Internships

The Learn & Earn Program Coordinator is Liz Diggins. Liz is a licensed teacher with the Goodhue County Education District who

specializes in providing students with a high-quality career connected learning in order to support students having a meaningful post-high school plan and pathway.

Liz can be contacted by

phone: (651)388-4441

email:   ediggins@gced.k12.mn.us

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