Dislocated Worker (WIOA & State)

Converting Layoffs into Minnesota Businesses (CLIMB)

Summary
Converting Layoffs Into Minnesota Businesses (CLIMB) is a set of allowable activities within the Dislocated Worker (DW) program. This policy lays out requirements to be enrolled in CLIMB and procedures for successfully supporting entrepreneurs.

Relevant Laws, Rules, or Policies
Minn. Stat. § 116L.17

Effective Date
6/27/2017

Last Updated
6/5/2025

Contact
Dislocated Worker and Federal Adult Programs, DWFAPrograms.DEED@state.mn.us
Tel   000.000.0000
Fax  000.000.0000
TTY  000.000.0000

Policy

Please see the linked "Converting Layoffs Into Minnesota Businesses (CLIMB) Policy" and related documents in the “Related Links” section at the bottom of this page.

Related Links
Converting Layoffs Into Minnesota Businesses (CLIMB) Policy
CLIMB “How Ready Am I to Start a New Business?" Assessment
CLIMB “Lean Business Plan” Summary
CLIMB “Business Assistance Registration” Form
CLIMB Desk Reference
CLIMB Checklist
CLIMB Sample Individual Employment
CLIMB Sample Lean Business Plan
Dislocated Worker and Federal Adult Programs (DWFAP) Terms and Definitions

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