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Youth and Young Adult Services - Duluth Workforce Development

Employs eligible youth in temporary jobs as part of year-round youth employment and training services under the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Minnesota Youth Program (MYP). Paid Work Experiences: - Summer and other employment opportunities available throughout the school year - Internships - On-the-job training opportunities Education and Training: - Financial literacy education - Entrepreneurial skills training - Leadership development opportunities, including community service and peer centered activities - Education and training for specific occupations - Job-shadowing Supportive Services: - Supportive mentoring - Referrals to other services and resources, as appropriate to the needs of the individual - Assessment tools to learn more about individual skills, abilities, and interests that can then be used to discover or confirm a career path in today's job market - Work clothing and transportation assistance available depending on youth goals and availability of funding Job Search and Placement Services: - Help with resume writing and interview preparation - Assistance in identifying and describing skills - Job Club: A group that can help you locate jobs, meet employers and form solidarity in job searching

Last assured

06/13/2023

Physical Address

402 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55802

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Voice

(218)730-5223

Intake Nelle H. Rhicard (Youth Employment Technician)

Voice

(218)730-5236

Intake Karissa Kucera (Youth Employment Technician)

Voice

(218)730-5232

Intake Hannah Grunzke (Youth Employment Technician)

Fax

(218)723-4734

Application process

Application available online for download or paper copy in office

Required documents

Verification of birth date and Social Security number required

Eligibility

Youth ages 16 - 24 who lives in Duluth; eligibility can include one or more of the following: - Low-income - Family receives public assistance - Offender status - Individual with a disability (emotional, physical, or learning) - Foster child status - Other barriers to employment (inquire for details)

Service area

Duluth, MN Duluth, MN

Agency info

Duluth Workforce Development

Programs focused on education, finding/maintaining employment, and dealing with issues which may be barriers in either process.

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