Workforce Pell programs in Minnesota
2,086 short-term certificate programs across Minnesota that may qualify for the Workforce Pell Grant. Approval is set per program for the 2026 rollout — these are candidates pending approval. Run the 2-minute check to see what fits you.
Programs by field in Minnesota
Business & Admin351
Healthcare345
Other171
Engineering Tech164
IT & Computer158
Education106
Arts & Design100
Mechanic & Repair80
Construction78
Agriculture72
Public Safety & Law68
Interdisciplinary53
Public Service39
Family & Childcare38
Manufacturing & Production37
Culinary & Personal Care34
Healthcare & Fitness33
Legal29
Media & Communication27
Natural Resources25
Engineering20
Social Science18
Communications Tech15
Transportation12
Science Tech6
Architecture4
Psychology & Counseling3
Institutions to know in Minnesota
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Skilled Trades
Alexandria Technical & Community College
Welding Certificate · Alexandria, MN
Anoka Technical College
Welding Certificate · Anoka, MN
Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Welding Certificate · Brainerd, MN
Century College
Welding Certificate · White Bear Lake, MN
Dakota County Technical College
Welding Certificate · Rosemount, MN
Dunwoody College of Technology
Welding Certificate · Minneapolis, MN
Healthcare
Alexandria Technical & Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Alexandria, MN
Anoka Technical College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Anoka, MN
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Medical Assistant · Coon Rapids, MN
Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Brainerd, MN
Century College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · White Bear Lake, MN
Dakota County Technical College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Rosemount, MN
Transportation / CDL
Alexandria Technical & Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Alexandria, MN
Central Lakes College-Brainerd
CDL / Commercial Driving · Brainerd, MN
Lake Superior College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Duluth, MN
Minnesota North College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Hibbing, MN
Minnesota State College Southeast
CDL / Commercial Driving · Winona, MN
Northland Community and Technical College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Thief River Falls, MN
Early Childhood Ed
Anoka Technical College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Anoka, MN
Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Early Childhood (CDA) · Brainerd, MN
Concordia University-Saint Paul
Early Childhood (CDA) · Saint Paul, MN
Dakota County Technical College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Rosemount, MN
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Cloquet, MN
Hennepin Technical College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Brooklyn Park, MN
IT & Cybersecurity
Academy College
Cybersecurity · Bloomington, MN
Alexandria Technical & Community College
IT Support / Networking · Alexandria, MN
Anoka Technical College
Cybersecurity · Anoka, MN
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
IT Support / Networking · Coon Rapids, MN
Capella University
Cybersecurity · Minneapolis, MN
Central Lakes College-Brainerd
IT Support / Networking · Brainerd, MN
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (certificate-level programs). Counts reflect which institutions offer these credentials — not confirmed Workforce Pell approval, which Minnesota finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.