Resource Training & Solutions is one of nine service cooperatives within Minnesota. We serve central Minnesota schools and local government entities by supporting education, wellness, insurance, and health & safety.

Riverland Community College, a member of Minnesota State, has three campuses in southeastern Minnesota: Albert Lea, Austin, and Owatonna, as well as online coursework and programs. Students can complete an associate degree with a seamless transfer to a bachelor's degree or pursue one of over 90 career program options that can be completed in as few as four weeks.

Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI) assists existing and potential businesses in the Rochester area secure the private and public resources needed to execute their growth plans. Since inception, RAEDI has assisted hundreds of businesses that have generated more than $2 billion of local economy activity, creating thousands of jobs. RAEDI also operates the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and provides no cost, confidential consulting to help individuals in SE Minnesota identify, understand and overcome the challenges of starting a business, running a successful business, and developing exit strategies. SBDC does not lend money to small businesses, however they work with the business owners and financial institutions to prepare documentation that lenders require for business loans.