Workforce Development - Better Futures Minnesota
2620 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Eligibility
- Adult men ages 18 and over with a felony conviction with a focus on African American men, recently released on probation or parole, and are residents of Hennepin and Ramsey counties- Convictions of a crime for arson or sexual assault are not eligible
Required documents
Application/intake form
photo ID
Hours
7 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday
(612)351-8657
Voice
Application process
Call; visit website to apply online
Service area
Hennepin County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Provides a workforce development program for men who are committed to rebuilding their life, change, and ready to work. The program provides:- Completion of training that include certifications in OSHA 10, Fall Protection, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Safety, and Warehouse Safety- Daily catered lunch boxes, bus passes if needed, and work gear such as steel-toe boots, pants, PPE, and branded apparel- Guided online training sessions- Job coaching and preparation to join a work crew through Better Futures Minnesota's workforce- Paid On-the-Job Training: During the first two weeks, individuals will complete a paid training and academy program. Once successfully completed, individuals can begin working in one of the business lines in deconstruction, property maintenance, appliance recycling, or janitorial services.
Last Assured
10/29/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Better Futures Minnesota
A nonprofit providing a workforce development model working to build healthy communities where men can build a better life for themselves. Works primarily with African American men who are returning from prison, to provide opportunities and the support they need to stay out of prison and to build a healthy, happy, and successful life for themselves and their family.