Press and Media Coverage

2024

March:
Sun Sailor: Plymouth resident shows value of those with disabilities in the workforce

February:
ACCESS PRESS: MDI announces expansion to new Roseville location; program to grow

January:
ACCESS PRESS: Eglinton is promoted by MDI

2023

October:
StarTribune: Autism Job Fair works to connect employers with people on the spectrum
WCCO: Sawkar Salute: Helping those with disabilities find job opportunities
MINNPOST: Employers, approach hiring of people with disabilities in creative, open-minded ways

September:
FOX-9: Ability Bash Coming Back to Minneapolis
KSTP: INTERVIEW: Minnesota Diversified Industries Ability Bash

April:
MN House of Reps: Bill Seeks $1.9M to Provide Job Training for People with Disabilities

2022

September:
KELO TV: Unified Work (formerly Career Skills) hosts class in Sioux Falls, SD

June:
Fox47 (5:38): MDI hosts mobile Unified Work Academy
KIMT3: MDI hosts workshop for people disabilities
KKALTV: Workshop helps people with disabilities in Rochester

2021

October:
Star Tribune: More than ever, jobs for disabled are vital
Minneapolis Regional Chamber, Oct 18 Edition: Ability Pioneer, Boston Scientific
Minneapolis Regional Chamber, Oct 25 Edition: Ability Pioneer, DPI
MN Chamber: Morning Digest Week of Oct 4: More than ever, jobs for disabled are vital
MN Chamber: Morning Digest Week of Oct 10: More than ever, jobs for disabled are vital

September:
KSTP: Minneapolis noprofit that empowers people with disabilities through employment set to host  2021 Ability Bash

2020
April
ItascaStrong: MDI Essential Business Video Feature

March
MinnPost: Expanding the diversity and inclusion conversation: Don’t overlook people with disabilities

February
Johnson Scholarship Foundation (Eblast): When discussing diversity and inclusion, include people with disabilities

January
Hibbing Daily Tribune: Easier access for people with disabilities

2019

November
Access Press: Unified Work Coalition is announced
Johnson Scholarship Foundation (Eblast): When discussing diversity and inclusion, include people with disabilities  
Hibbing Daily Tribune: MDI’s Career Skills Program: “Upskilling” Today’s Workforce
Hibbing Daily Tribune: Career Skills at MDI 
Insight into Diversity: Work Experience, Specialized Services Are Key to Reducing Unemployment Among People with Disabilities

October
Johnson Scholarship Foundation: When discussing diversity and inclusion, include people with disabilities  
Grand Rapids Herald Review: When discussing diversity and inclusion, include people with disabilities
Star Tribune: MDI, Medtronic, others form coalition to support hiring workers with disabilities – Blog & Print
KAXE/KAXB: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Pioneer Press: When discussing diversity and inclusion, include people with disabilities  
Minnesota Department of Economic Development: Commissioner of Employment & Economic Development, Steve Grove, & Minnesota Chamber President, Douglas Loon, visit MDI.

August
Grand Rapids Herald Review: MDI Celebrates Career Skills Graduates

July
IRRRB features MDI Career Skills. View here.

June
Johnson Scholarship Foundation: MDI Honors Career Skills Graduates