The goal of the I.T. Center is to inspire Minnesota youth and adults to pursue computer science and technology by offering to the public low or no-cost resources that develop high demand and immediately applicable technology workforce skills.

Sponsored by Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, the Minnesota State I.T. Center is one of eight Minnesota State Centers of Excellence based throughout the Minnesota State University and College System.  Each Center represents a key sector or industry in Minnesota.

Through various programs and initiatives, the Centers bring awareness of STEM fields currently lacking enough professionals, and helps to build knowledge around career pathways where that gap is expected to grow.