Employment & Training

Responsibilities & Services

This office is the service provider for the Minnesota Family Investment Program, Diversionary Work Program [DWP], and the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program.

Programs

These programs are designed to serve residents of Watonwan County who receive public assistance:

• The Diversionary Work Program (DWP) - This is a four month program that provides services and supports to eligible families to help them move immediately to work rather than go on welfare.
  • DWP may help with rent, utilities, child care, and transportation.
• The Food Stamp Employment and Training Program - This is for people receiving only food assistance. The services our office offers include case management, job seeking skills, and possibly some transportation.
• The Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) - This is for families receiving cash and food stamps. MFIP requires that most people receiving assistance go to work.
  • This program assists recipients in becoming self-sufficient by providing case management services, and job seeking skills training. MFIP provides day care and transportation assistance for participants who go to work.