...of human resources, said the idea for the course initially came from the Brainerd Lakes Area Chambers of Commerce's Work Force Committee. The course was developed from a desire to provide opportunities to young people who want to stay and live...

...Olson visited with Brainerd business leaders Monday. Flaws, a member of the Brainerd Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce's work force committee, said only 20 to 25 percent of today's jobs require a four-year college degree, while the great majority...