Four Nelson County Businesses awarded Apprenticeship Grants
At the June 16th NCJDA Board Meeting, the board awarded the following Apprenticeship Grants:
Lakota Park District applied to create a Lifeguard Apprenticeship and Workforce Incentive Program which will offer sign-on bonuses and an increase in wages for current and future employees. The application also promises training for lifeguard certifications, CPR and First Aid. The board awarded $5,000 to Lakota Park District.
Lakota Drug applied to upskill a current employee to a Pharmacy Technician through a 16-week training program, while remaining a full-time employee at the drug store. Total costs include an online program, certification exam and a laptop. The board awarded Lakota Drug $3,829 to Lakota Drug.
J & E Financial Services applied to upskill their current employee in order to train them in bookkeeping, payroll, depreciation schedules, and government payroll tax payments. This employee would learn through on-the-job training, as well as online training. The board awarded $5,000 to J & E Financial Services.
Aneta Parkview applied to upskill their current employee to obtain an MDS certification (MDS is the subset program submitted in order to reimburse a nursing home facility the appopriate payment for each resident). The NCJDA board awarded $4,455 to Aneta Parkview Health Center.
The NCJDA is anxious to learn about the effectiveness of this new program and wishes to congratulate all the businesses awarded this new grant program!
Beautification Grants awarded in Nelson County
Aneta Park District and the City of Michigan were each awarded beautification grants by the NCJDA in the amount of $5,000.
Aneta Park District plans to upgrade the downtown area, including flowerpots, hanging baskets, glider, and a mural.
The City of Michigan plans to paint their civic center, which houses their Fire Department, City Office and American Legion Post.
NCJDA Awards Michigan Ambulance Grant for Training and Office Equipment
Michigan Area Ambulance Service requested funding assistance for the purchase of a CPR/First Aid training mannequin and a new office computer. Quotes for both items were submitted to the Nelson County Job Development Authority (NCJDA) Board for consideration.
After reviewing the request, the NCJDA Board approved a grant award of $1,500 to assist with the purchase of these essential training and operational equipment items. This investment supports the Ambulance Service’s ability to provide quality emergency response training and maintain efficient administrative operations, ultimately benefiting the residents of the Michigan area and surrounding communities.
NCJDA Renews Partnership with RRRC
The Nelson County Job Development Authority has renewed its partnership with the Red River Regional Council to provide development staff and fiscal and organizational management. This partnership has been in place since the JDA was founded in 1988 and the renewal includes 2027-2029.
Anna Halvorson serves as the director of the NCJDA.