What Hennepin Technical College does

Hennepin Technical College is a public two-year technical college founded in 1972 and operated by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, headquartered at 9000 Brooklyn Boulevard in Brooklyn Park with a secondary campus in Eden Prairie and a Public Safety & Police Science Center. It is the largest stand-alone technical college in Minnesota, offering over 40 programs spanning certificates, diplomas, associate's degrees, and bachelor's degree partnership pathways across manufacturing and engineering (Automation Robotics, CNC Machining, Electronics Engineering Technology), information technology (Network Administration, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Defense), media and communications (Animation/IDVP, Audio Production, Graphic Design), culinary arts, healthcare, transportation, and public safety.

The institution delivers instruction through on-campus hands-on labs, D2L online learning, K-12 dual enrollment (PSEO/concurrent enrollment), and a Customized Training Solutions (CTS) continuing-education channel for workforce development. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and, as of 2026, holds the National Security Agency's National Center of Academic Excellence (NCAE) designation in cybersecurity.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: tuition and fees (one of the lowest in Minnesota at $5,924/year in-state, with tuition frozen for the upcoming year), state government funding via Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development grants (including a $4,147,500 Minnesota Forward Fund award and a $400,000 Minnesota Job Skills Partnership grant), and in-kind industry donations (e.g., $135,000 of theater sound equipment from Hennepin Arts). Customer segments include prospective students (primary), regional employers seeking workforce development, high school dual-enrollment students, dislocated workers using WIOA funding, and veterans using VA benefits. Go-to-market is sales-led through direct admissions, campus visits, K-12 pipeline programs, and employer partnerships anchored by industry advisory committees.

Name

Hennepin Technical College

Legal name

Hennepin Technical College

Website

https://hennepintech.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hennepin Technical College is the largest stand-alone public technical college in Minnesota, founded in 1972 and serving the Twin Cities metro area with 40+ certificate, diploma, associate's, and bachelor's-partnership programs across manufacturing, IT, media, culinary, and public safety at two campuses plus online.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Student tuition payments for degree and certificate programs. One of the lowest tuition rates in Minnesota at $5,924/year for in-state students.
2. State Government Funding: Funding from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development through programs like Minnesota Forward Fund and Minnesota Job Skills Partnership grants
3. Equipment Donations: In-kind donations from industry partners such as the $135,000 Hennepin Arts equipment donation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hennepin Technical College is a public two-year technical college that delivers certificates, diplomas, associate's degrees, and bachelor's degree partnership programs in skilled trades and high-demand career fields including manufacturing, information technology, culinary arts, healthcare, media/communications, and public safety. Offerings are taught through hands-on labs, online coursework, and customized employer training, supported by industry-standard equipment and an NSA-designated cybersecurity program.

Product overview

Hennepin Technical College offers over 40 educational programs including certificates, diplomas, associate's degrees, and bachelor's degree partnerships. The college's offerings span technical career fields including Manufacturing & Engineering (Automation Robotics, CNC Machining), Information Technology (Network Administration, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Defense), Media & Communications (Animation, Audio Production, Graphic Design), Culinary & Hospitality (Culinary Arts), Transportation, Healthcare, and more. The college also provides Customized Training Solutions (CTS) for workforce development and business partnerships. Programs are delivered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie campuses with day and evening options, plus online offerings. Founded in 1972, it is the largest stand-alone technical college in Minnesota.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Culinary Arts Program

Quantifiable outcome

• High job placement rate for graduates
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Niron MagneticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Niron Magnetics partnered with Hennepin Technical College over 20 months to develop workforce training programs in production, technical, maintenance, safety skills, and operations leadership. The partnership was funded through a $400,000 Minnesota Job Skills Partnership grant to support the company's scaling of rare-earth-free iron nitride permanent magnet manufacturing.
• Hennepin ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Hennepin Arts donated two professional auditorium sound systems valued at $135,000 from the Pantages Theatre and State Theatre to Hennepin Technical College. The systems will be installed in campus auditoriums for live sound instruction in the Audio Production program, providing students with industry-standard training equipment.
• Abbott LaboratoriesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 February 2026Kellen Montague and Shabnaz Benitez from Abbott Laboratories delivered the keynote address at the first annual 2026 Minnesota High School Cyber Challenge, sharing insights about careers in technology and the growing demand for cybersecurity and IT professionals.
• SkillsUSAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026SkillsUSA collaborated with Hennepin Tech for the first annual Cyber Challenge event. Heidi Mattson from SkillsUSA participated in the event coordination. The college's SkillsUSA chapter supports student competitions in technical fields.
• National Security Agency (NSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025The Information Technology program received National Center of Academic Excellence (NCAE) designation from the NSA, providing recognition and pathway for cybersecurity students. Planning for the Cyber Challenge event was funded through an NSA grant.
• PMMIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMMI (Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute) Education and Training Foundation supports packaging industry education through machinery donations, events at PACK EXPO trade shows, hiring forums, and scholarship funds. Hennepin Tech's Automation Robotics program is affiliated with PMMI.
• IOPP MNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Order of Professional Packers (IOPP) Minnesota student chapter affiliated with Hennepin Tech's Automation Robotics program, promoting packaging industry education and professional development.
• Hewlett-PackardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHP IT professional Kathy Brackett, with over 30 years of industry experience, serves as a mentor through the Be Bold Break the Mold program, sharing expertise with female IT students at Hennepin Tech.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rasmussen University: For-profit institution with multiple Minnesota campuses offering certificates, diplomas, and degrees in nursing, IT, business, and design. Direct competitor for adult learners and employer-paid training, with tuition benchmark cited in Hennepin Tech's pricing comparison ($12,263).
• Dunwoody College of Technology: Private non-profit technical college in Minneapolis offering certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in manufacturing, IT, design, and culinary. Directly comparable to Hennepin Tech as a Twin Cities technical institution competing for the same students and employer pipelines, with tuition benchmark cited in Hennepin Tech's own pricing ($23,863/year).
• Anoka Technical College: Minnesota State technical college in Anoka offering certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in IT, manufacturing, and trades. Sister institution within the same Minnesota State system competing for overlapping programs and northern-metro employer relationships.
• Alexandria Technical and Community College: Minnesota State technical and community college ranked among the top technical colleges nationally. Closest direct peer in mission and structure with similar enrollment size and program breadth, though serving greater Minnesota rather than the metro.
• Century College: Minnesota State two-year public college in White Bear Lake offering technical and transfer programs including IT, manufacturing, and healthcare. Comparable scale and mission within the same system, competing for east-metro students and workforce-training contracts.
• Minneapolis Community and Technical College: Minnesota State two-year public college in downtown Minneapolis offering career-technical programs alongside transfer pathways. Most direct public-system peer sharing employer partnerships, PSEO, and CTS offerings in the same Twin Cities market.
• Dakota County Technical College: Minnesota State technical college in Rosemount offering career-technical programs in IT, manufacturing, transportation, and design. Adjacent-metro peer competing for south-Twin Cities students and the same regional employer base.
• St. Cloud Technical and Community College: Minnesota State technical and community college in St. Cloud offering diplomas, certificates, and associate degrees in skilled trades, IT, and healthcare. Comparable technical-college model with similar program mix and grant-funded workforce development activity.

Regional players

• Normandale Community College: Minnesota State two-year college in Bloomington focused on transfer pathways with some technical programs. Comparable as a regional public two-year competitor in the southwest Twin Cities, though more transfer-oriented than career-technical.
• Summit Academy OIC: Minneapolis-based non-profit trades training organization focused on construction, manufacturing, and transportation careers for underserved populations. Comparable Twin Cities CTE mission and target student demographic, though narrower program scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/hennepintech
• Facebookfacebook.com/hennepintechnicalcollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hennepin-technical-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/hennepintech
• Xx.com/hennepintech

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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