Southeast Service Cooperative

Senator Tina Smith receives the 2026 AESA Congressional Service Award following a nomination by Southeast Service Cooperative and Minnesota partners.

Two southeast Minnesota educators are turning innovative ideas into real-world career-connected learning through the FutureForward Pitch Competition. Learn how Wabasha-Kellogg’s School Based Enterprise Program and Byron’s B-Town Meats are creating hands-on opportunities that connect students with business, industry, and future careers.

Borrow STEM kits, tools, and hands on classroom resources through the SSC Lending Library and bring new learning experiences to students. 

During Workforce Development Month, SSC highlights how partnerships with organizations like WDI help connect education, employers and workforce opportunities across Southeast Minnesota.

The Lending Library equips local educators with high‑quality tools, materials, and hands‑on resources that enhance instruction and expand learning opportunities for students across the region. Whether you're supporting STEM exploration, enriching classroom activities, or creating new learning experiences, our library is here to help you inspire every learner.

Established in 2015, SE MN Together advances regional economic and social vitality by engaging and amplifying cross-sector community voices to propel change and take collective action that addresses workforce issues. 

Explore SSC's Career-Connected Learning Solutions available to our members, including professional development, regional student events, annual awards, and business connections.

SSC and the Mayo Clinic help ignite curiosity and shape the future careers of the next generation of scientists and healthcare professionals.

As humble as we are, the SSC staff and Board is so honored by the many awards that we have received recognizing our commitment to intentionally strive for a positive and productive workplace. A strong culture of collaboration allows our staff to use their creativity and talent to offer the highest level of service to our members.  We sincerely hope that you share our pride in SSC's success and empowered to contribute to our culture of belonging and balance.

SSC hosts the new regional COMPASS (Collaborative Minnesota Partnerships to Advance Student Success) team, a statewide education system created through a collaboration between the Minnesota Department of Education, the Minnesota Service Cooperatives, and the Regional Centers of Excellence. 

We are thrilled and proud to announce that SSC joined the ranks of Target and Little Free Library as winners of the 2023 TEKNE Awards, a celebration of the excellence and innovation within Minnesota’s technology ecosystem.  SSC's FutureForward™ was recognized as an innovative web-based platform that connects students, parents, and educators to business and industry. FutureForward™ is a resource offered free of charge to K-12 schools and businesses and organizations throughout the state!