Resource Training & Solutions

When people connect, communities thrive. Hear from Executive Director Mark Schmitz as he shares how Resource Training & Solutions partners with schools, cities, and counties across Central Minnesota—helping people do their best work through collaboration, care, and connection.

Sharing an opportunity from our partners at the Central Minnesota Manufacturing Association (CMMA)! The CMMA Scholarship supports students pursuing post-secondary pathways in manufacturing across central Minnesota. Check out the details below and scan the QR code to apply!

Resource Training & Solutions was proud to be represented at the MASA Conference! Brittani Locke connected with school leaders from across Minnesota, highlighting the value of the Minnesota Healthcare Consortium and the support we provide. #AddingValue #FindingSolutions

Another great night at yesterday’s Open Windows Books cohort! 📚 Thank you to everyone who joined us as we explored environmental diversity and connected ELA and science in meaningful ways. We love seeing these ideas come to life in your classrooms! #AddingValue

Session 2 of Open Windows Books is tonight! 🌎📚 Exploring environmental diversity with Shelly Munoz while connecting ELA + science standards. Real strategies. Real resources. #AddingValue #FindingSolutions #CultivatingCollaboration

Congratulations to the teams advancing to the Minnesota State Knowledge Bowl Tournament after yesterday’s Regional meet at St. Cloud State University! 🧠 Melrose 1 SJP 1 Elk River 1 Sartell 1 Albany 1 See the full results and photos. resourcecoop-mn.gov/post/senior-hi…

Regional Knowledge Bowl is underway today at St. Cloud State University! Teams are competing for a chance to advance to the State Knowledge Bowl Tournament. Check back later for results. resourcecoop-mn.gov/post/senior-hi… #AddingValue #FindingSolutions #CultivatingCollaboration

Great turnout at last night’s Open Windows Books cohort! 📚 Thanks to everyone who joined us for an evening of learning, conversation, and new books to bring back to your classrooms. #AddingValue #FindingSolutions #CultivatingCollaboration

Our team is all set up and ready for tonight’s Open Windows Books cohort! 📚 Each participant will leave with 8–9 books, a ready-to-use lesson plan, and meaningful professional learning to bring back to their classroom. We’re excited to see everyone tonight! #AddingValue

The JV Knowledge Bowl season wrapped up this past Saturday at the JV Final Meet. See how teams finished and read the full recap. resourcecoop-mn.gov/post/junior-va…

Tier AAA wrapped up the 2026 Sub-Regional Knowledge Bowl meet yesterday at SCSU. Congrats to Buffalo 1, Elk River 1, Sartell 1, Monticello 1, Buffalo 2, and Rogers 1 on advancing to Regionals! Full recap, standings, and photos: resourcecoop-mn.gov/post/central-m…

Shoutout to Mary Holmberg of ROCORI School District on being named a finalist for NAESP’s National Distinguished Principal award. We’re proud to see leaders from our region recognized for the positive impact they make in their school communities each day. Congratulations, Mary!

Day three of the Sub-Regional Knowledge Bowl is underway as Tier AAA teams compete at SCSU. Congratulations to Tier AA teams — see today’s graphic for results and use the link to view full scores. resourcecoop-mn.gov/post/central-m…

Sub-Regional Knowledge Bowl continues today as Tier AA teams take the stage at SCSU. We’re excited for another day of collaboration, quick thinking, and academic competition — follow along using the information in our earlier post and check back later for results.

Day one of Sub-Regional Knowledge Bowl is complete! Congratulations to the six Tier A teams advancing to Regionals. Visit our website to view full Tier A results. resourcecoop-mn.gov/post/central-m…

Sub-Regional Knowledge Bowl is underway today at SCSU! 🧠 Teams from across central Minnesota are competing — check back later for Tier A results as the action begins. resourcecoop-mn.gov/post/central-m…

Congratulations to Eric Olson, Superintendent of Monticello School District, on being named the 2026 MASA Region 6 Regional Administrator of Excellence! We’re proud to celebrate his leadership and impact across central MN. Read the full news release here: mnasa.org/news/2026-admi…

Over 760,000 students across Minnesota hop on a bus to get to and from school. Our bus drivers safely connect them to classrooms, friends, activities, and opportunities. Through all of Minnesota's seasons, these everyday heroes make a difference one ride at a time. THANK YOU!🚌🙌

🐝 Forty students. 12 rounds. One unforgettable afternoon. The 2026 Central MN Regional Spelling Bee at SCSU showcased focus, courage, and academic excellence from students across our region. Read the recap & view photos on our website!resourcecoop-mn.gov/post/2026-cent… #SpellingBee

🎉 We’re proud to celebrate educators from our member district, St. Cloud Area School District 742, nominated for MN Teacher of the Year: Jodee Blair, Devon Bowker, Paige Janorschke & Vida Petersen. Congratulations to these outstanding educators! 👏

Day one of our Problem of Practice Summit is complete! 🎯 Great having district teams in the building today—collaborating, problem-solving, and turning challenges into action. Looking forward to day two tomorrow! #Region7 #AddingValue #CultivatingCollaboration #FindingSolutions