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The 2001 Legislative Assembly created the ND Department of Commerce. The Division of Workforce Development is one of the four divisions within Commerce. The Workforce Development Division has a legislated role to:
  1. Develop and implement the state's talent strategy;
  2. Actively monitor local, regional, and national private and public workforce development initiatives; and
  3. Develop and implement a statewide intelligence coordination strategy.
In addition, the division provides support to a number of Governor appointed boards and commissions. These boards and commissions are mandated under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and the National and Community Services Act of 1990.

Federal and State funded programs which are administered through the Division of Workforce Development include:
  • AmeriCorps*State
  • Internship and Work Experience Expansion (Operation Intern)
  • Workforce Enhancement Grants