About Workforce Development, Inc.

Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI) is a private, nonprofit agency committed to strengthening the workforce of Southeast Minnesota. With ten offices located throughout the region, we support thousands of individuals every year—helping them plan their careers, build job skills, and find meaningful, well-paying work.

We work with people of all ages and backgrounds, including youth, adults, dislocated workers, and employers. Whether someone is just starting out, changing careers, or overcoming barriers to employment, our staff is here to help.

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Our Mission

To develop and advance the workforce of Southeast Minnesota.

Want to join our team?

Click to view our open positions below.

What We Do

At WDI, we specialize in helping individuals overcome challenges and take the next step in their career journey. We offer a wide variety of free employment and training-related services, including:

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At WDI, we specialize in helping individuals overcome challenges and take the next step in their career journey. We offer a wide variety of free employment and training-related services, including:

Our Approach

Individual attention is the cornerstone of how we serve. This personalized approach is a key reason why our programs are so effective.

Workforce Development, Inc. consistently delivers a high return on investment. For every $1 invested in our clients, we return $5 to the community in the form of increased tax contributions and reduced public assistance. But the true impact is even greater—measured in steady jobs, new skills, personal confidence, and long-term success.

We’d love to be part of your journey. Stop by the WDI location nearest you and let’s work together to help you reach your goals.

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Our Vision

To build a thriving workforce by acting as:

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Our Core Values

We are a client-focused, action-oriented team dedicated to the following values:

About

Our Leadership Team

Meet the people dedicated to bringing you the best in HR and recruitment technology
Beth Christensen
Operations Director

Beth Christensen

Brian Ashton
Fiscal Director

Brian Ashton

Carrie Johnson
Disability Resource Coordinator

Carrie Johnson

Clara Idstein
Training Director

Clara Idstein

Jakki Trihey
Regional Manager

Jakki Trihey

Jenna Overland
Regional Manager

Jenna Overland

Jinny Rietmann
Executive Director

Jinny Rietmann

Kortney Wobbe
Dislocated Worker & Outreach Director

Kortney Wobbe

Kyle Mullen
Adult Services Director

Kyle Mullen

Megan Horton
Youth Services Director

Megan Horton

Michelle Breamer
Technical Assistance Coordinator

Michelle Breamer

Mike Postma
Grant Services Director

Mike Postma

Samantha Draisey
Executive Assistant & Marketing Coordinator

Samantha Draisey

Tara Behr
Grants & Trades Coordinator

Tara Behr

Our Staff

Meet the people dedicated to bringing you the best in HR and recruitment technology
Adam Bahr
Career Planner

Adam Bahr

Career Planner

Adam Bahr

Ally Smith
Career Planner

Ally Smith

Career Planner

Ally Smith

Amy Fitt
Career Planner

Amy Fitt

Career Planner

Amy Fitt

Angel Agoth
Career Planner

Angel Agoth

Career Planner

Angel Agoth

Anisa Aden
Career Navigator - SASSA

Anisa Aden

Career Navigator - SASSA

Anisa Aden

Anita Hahn
Intake Specialist

Anita Hahn

Intake Specialist

Anita Hahn

Anjanette Bills
Career Planner

Anjanette Bills

Career Planner

Anjanette Bills

Ben Strand
Career Planner

Ben Strand

Career Planner

Ben Strand

Cheri Fischer
Career Planner

Cheri Fischer

Career Planner

Cheri Fischer

Crystal Zimmerman
Career Planner

Crystal Zimmerman

Career Planner

Crystal Zimmerman

Cyndi Reese
Workforce Engagement Specialist

Cyndi Reese

Workforce Engagement Specialist

Cyndi Reese

David LeGarde
Career Planner

David LeGarde

Career Planner

David LeGarde

Debbie Zamora
Customer Service Specialist

Debbie Zamora

Customer Service Specialist

Debbie Zamora

Denise Babcock
MIS/Intake Specialist

Denise Babcock

MIS/Intake Specialist

Denise Babcock

Denise Bailey
Career Navigator - Bridges to Careers (Healthcare/AOP)

Denise Bailey

Career Navigator - Bridges to Careers (Healthcare/AOP)

Denise Bailey

Desirae Dyke
Career Planner & Workforce Engagement Specialist

Desirae Dyke

Career Planner & Workforce Engagement Specialist

Desirae Dyke

Phone:507-512-6204

Email:ddyke@wdimn.org

Locations

Ehsannah Paw
Career Planner

Ehsannah Paw

Career Planner

Ehsannah Paw

Eric Kelly
Senior Intake Specialist

Eric Kelly

Senior Intake Specialist

Eric Kelly

Erin Hoefs
Workforce Engagement Specialist

Erin Hoefs

Workforce Engagement Specialist

Erin Hoefs

Gospel Kordah
SteeleCoWorks Workforce Coordinator

Gospel Kordah

SteeleCoWorks Workforce Coordinator

Gospel Kordah

Hannah Mayer
Career Planner

Hannah Mayer

Career Planner

Hannah Mayer

Heidi Hillson
Career Planner

Heidi Hillson

Career Planner

Heidi Hillson

Jackie Avery
Intake Specialist

Jackie Avery

Intake Specialist

Jackie Avery

Phone:507-512-6205

Email:javery@wdimn.org

Locations

Jackie Larson
Career Planner

Jackie Larson

Career Planner

Jackie Larson

Jackie Sill
Career Planner

Jackie Sill

Career Planner

Jackie Sill

Phone:651-565-2636

Locations

Jenn Johnson
Career Planner

Jenn Johnson

Career Planner

Jenn Johnson

Jennifer Theis
Career Planner

Jennifer Theis

Career Planner

Jennifer Theis

Jenny Iverson
MIS/Intake Specialist

Jenny Iverson

MIS/Intake Specialist

Jenny Iverson

Jill Walker
Career Planner

Jill Walker

Career Planner

Jill Walker

Jody Schaber
Career Planner

Jody Schaber

Career Planner

Jody Schaber

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Kass Kromminga
Career Planner

Kass Kromminga

Career Planner

Kass Kromminga

Kate Verlautz
Career Planner

Kate Verlautz

Career Planner

Kate Verlautz

Kayla Young
Life Skills Educator

Kayla Young

Kerry Olsen-Steece
Career Planner

Kerry Olsen-Steece

Career Planner

Kerry Olsen-Steece

Kim Buysse
Career Navigator

Kim Buysse

Career Navigator

Kim Buysse

Kim Purscell
Workforce Engagement Specialist

Kim Purscell

Workforce Engagement Specialist

Kim Purscell

Kyra Burkhart
Career Planner

Kyra Burkhart

Career Planner

Kyra Burkhart

Martha Thomford
Career Planner

Martha Thomford

Career Planner

Martha Thomford

MaryAnne Bedtke
Bluff Country Collaborative (BCC) Youth Career Navigator

MaryAnne Bedtke

Bluff Country Collaborative (BCC) Youth Career Navigator

MaryAnne Bedtke

Melissa Guy
Career Planner

Melissa Guy

Career Planner

Melissa Guy

Michelle Armbruster
Career Planner

Michelle Armbruster

Career Planner

Michelle Armbruster

Mitch Primus
Career Planner

Mitch Primus

Career Planner

Mitch Primus

Molly Schroeder
Career Planner

Molly Schroeder

Career Planner

Molly Schroeder

Navya Jhawar
Accountant

Navya Jhawar

Accountant

Navya Jhawar

Pam Klatt
Career Navigator - Manufacturing

Pam Klatt

Career Navigator - Manufacturing

Pam Klatt

Pam Riley
Bridges to Healthcare Instructor

Pam Riley

Bridges to Healthcare Instructor

Pam Riley

Phone:507-460-5806

Email:priley@wdimn.org

Locations

Priscilla Jackson
Career Planner

Priscilla Jackson

Career Planner

Priscilla Jackson

Rachel Sippel
Career Planner

Rachel Sippel

Career Planner

Rachel Sippel

Shayla Eisenberg
Career Planner

Shayla Eisenberg

Career Planner

Shayla Eisenberg

Shaylee Gates
Career Planner

Shaylee Gates

Career Planner

Shaylee Gates

Shelly Meyer
Intake Specialist

Shelly Meyer

Intake Specialist

Shelly Meyer

Tami Sheff
Career Planner

Tami Sheff

Career Planner

Tami Sheff

Phone:507-765-2476

Email:tsheff@wdimn.org

Locations

Tom Martelle
Youthbuild Coordinator

Tom Martelle

Youthbuild Coordinator

Tom Martelle

Tony Johanson
Work-Based Learning & Apprenticeship Coordinator

Tony Johanson

Tonya Naylon
Workforce Engagement Specialist

Tonya Naylon

Workforce Engagement Specialist

Tonya Naylon

Tonya Peterson
Career Planner

Tonya Peterson

Career Planner

Tonya Peterson

Join our team

Help us build a stronger Southeast Minnesota by empowering individuals to overcome barriers and reach their career goals. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to work with you.

Check back for more open positions—your next opportunity to make an impact could be here.

Currently, we are not hiring for any positions. Check back soon!

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