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St. Cloud State University (SCSU) has secured $293,794 in Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) grants to improve workforce training for local companies EssilorLuxottica and American Solutions for Business (ASB).

The first grant will enable SCSU to train 95 employees at EssilorLuxottica over three years, focusing on automation, robotics, and leadership skills. The second grant will assist in upskilling 50 ASB employees in areas like communication and digital literacy. These initiatives aim to enhance workforce readiness and address local workforce shortages.