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Dislocated Worker Program - Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council

Provides employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to factors like changes in technology, investment strategy, consumption, and competition. These and other services are available at no cost to eligible program participants. A variety of services are available, including (but not necessarily limited to): - Training and retraining resources to update skills or acquire skills in a new field - Job clubs to meet with other job seekers to network, check current job openings and discuss issues - Placement services, including leads developed by counselors and agencies - Career planning and personal counseling for career decision making, developing job goals, and personal planning Job-seeking skills workshops: - Preparing resumes and cover letters - Learning and practicing interviewing skills - Networking Support services in certain cases are available for expenses such as child care and transportation, to enable participants to achieve employment or training goals.

Last assured

10/22/2024

Physical Address

318 9th Street, Worthington, MN 56187

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Voice

(507)476-4040

Intake Marshall Office

Voice

(320)269-5561

Intake Montevideo Office

Voice

(507)295-5020

Intake Worthington Office

Application process

Call; walk in

Required documents

Dependent on program requirements

Eligibility

Unemployed or underemployed residents of Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Swift, and Yellow Medicine

Service area

Big Stone County, MN
Chippewa County, MN
Cottonwood County, MN
Jackson County, MN
Lac Qui Parle County, MN
Lincoln County, MN
Lyon County, MN
Murray County, MN
Nobles County, MN
Pipestone County, MN
Redwood County, MN
Rock County, MN
Swift County, MN
Yellow Medicine County, MN

Agency info

Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council

Public employment and training center. Partners with CareerForce Center System.

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