The Northside Job Creation Team (NSJCT) is a collaboration representing the University of Minnesota’s Urban Research & Engagement Outreach Center (UROC), the City of Minneapolis DEED, Governor’s Urban Initiatives Board, Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis Urban League, Pillsbury United Communities and the local business and faith communities, all focused on attracting 1,000 living wage and sustainable jobs to North Minneapolis by 2018. The Northside Funders Group has invested in the work of NSJCT in order to accelerate business viability research and to catalyze the market by creating a pipeline of businesses who can consider relocating to this community.

Northside Job Creation Team