Dislocated Worker Program - Avivo
A formal program providing employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to no fault of their own. These and other services are available at no cost to program participants who meet eligibility requirements. A variety of services are available including: career planning and personal counseling for career decision making, developing job goals and personal planning, training and retraining resources to update skills or acquire skills in a new field, job-seeking skills workshops on preparing resumes and cover letters, learning and practicing interviewing skills and networking, job clubs to meet other job seekers to network, check current job openings, and discuss issues. Placement services are also available including leads developed by counselors and agencies. Support services in certain cases are available for expenses such as child care and transportation, to enable participants to achieve their employment or training goals.
Categories
Last assured
08/12/2024
Physical Address
1 Mendota Road West, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Hours
7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday; hours are subject to change
Voice
Fax
(612)752-8101
Application process
Call or email with any questions. Individuals work with their employer for services.
Required documents
Documents vary by situation. Layoff or termination letter from an employer who has accepted Avivo as a service provider.
Eligibility
Open to all who have been laid off or terminated from an employer who has accepted Avivo as a service provider and is eligible to receive unemployment benefits
Service area
MN
Agency info
Avivo
Provides chemical and mental health services, housing supports, career education, and employment services for individuals and families in the Twin Cities metro and central Minnesota. Specializes in serving low- and very low-income individuals with complex needs around health, housing, employment, and economic stability.