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Youth Employment Services - Avivo

Offers employment services at no cost, including job and career training, as well as employment and placement opportunities for youth. These programs are for youth who have nowhere else to turn for help to find employment, complete their education, and who need support to move forward. Services include paid internships, tuition to train for a new career, help finishing school or getting a GED, help with job hunting, and transportation assistance (such as bus fare cards). Participants in Avivo's youth and young adult employment programs can also access short-term credentialed training options for higher-wage jobs, such as: - Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) - Forklift Operator, including Forklift Operators Certification - Culinary Arts and ServSafe certifications - Enrollment opportunities in credentialed training at Avivo Institute of Career and Technical Education

What's Here

Job Search/Placement
Career Counseling
Young Adults
Adolescents
Job Search Techniques
Vocational Education
Internship Programs
Resume Preparation Assistance

Employment Services - Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio - CLUES

Provides employment services for individuals interested in finding employment, obtaining certification training, or advancing their career. Services are provided in person at a CLUES location, virtually, or at one of the training partner locations. Services include: - Career coaching - Employment Preparation Assistance: Offers tailored resume building, cover letter crafting, job application assistance, interviewing skills enhancements, bilingual support, and in-person or virtual appointments - Financial coaching - Free career training workshops, 8 - 9 week training to learn soft skills along with hands-on training in high-demand industries - Industry certification trainings for Steam and Hot Water Boiler Operator, Carpentry, Phlebotomy, Commercial Driver Careers, Healthcare Unit Coordinator, and Licensed Child Caregivers - Job placement assistance - Public assistance screening - Transportation assistance

What's Here

On the Job Training
Vocational Education
Job Search/Placement
Job Readiness
Job Information
Job Development
Job Interview Training
Career Counseling
Resume Preparation Assistance

Career Pathways - Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council

Offers short-term (3 months or less) training opportunities to help individuals enter a career pathway in a high-pay, in-demand occupation. Training opportunities include: Healthcare: ?- Minnesota Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA): First Aid/CPR ?- Medical Terminology: Medication Administration (TMA) ?- Medical Terminology: Community Interpreter Training ?- Medical Terminology: Pharmacy Certificate ?Manufacturing: ?- Welding Certificate: Welding Principles, Oxy-Fuel/Plasma Arc Cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, and Metallurgy and Materials 2 ?- Basic Welding: Blueprint Reading and Welding Principles ?- Advanced Welding: Gas Metal Arc Welding ?Transportation: ?- Commercial Driver's License (CDL): Permit Training ?- Diesel Mechanic Certification

What's Here

Commercial Driver Training
CPR Instruction
Vocational Education
Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
General First Aid Instruction

Residential Treatment Cottage - North Homes Children and Family Services

A safe place where counselors, therapists, and doctors create a therapeutic living environment to help students who reside in this setting gain the skills they need to succeed in their home, community, and school. Residential care and treatment for boys and girls ages 10-17 in a non-secure setting. There are 20 beds in the Cottage. Youth are referred to the Cottage by County Social Workers, County Probation Officers, Tribal Social Workers, Parents, self-referrals, or the courts. On-site educational programming is provided by Independent School District 318. Each student will earn credit for school attendance during placement at the North Homes Cottage. The following areas are addressed in each resident's plan: - Social/Interpersonal Skills - Emotional Control - Vocational Skills - Independent Living Skills - DBT and skills Students in the Residential Program participate in various program activities and receive services including, but not limited to: - Daily therapeutic/psycho-educational group discussions covering such topics as communication skills, emotions, anger management, gender issues, CD information, stress management, depression and conflict resolution - Individual counseling - Psychiatric evaluation and monitoring - Structured daily recreational/leisure activities - Structured daily schedule addressing daily living skill development - Cultural education, activities and advocacy - Community professional mental health services - On site school programming - Coordination with community resources and agencies - On site health screening and care - Spirituality services Treatment will have individual goals for everyone to complete. The North Homes Cottage provides programming for our Crisis Shelter and 35-Day Evaluations. Referral Contacts 218-327-3000 - Connie Ross, Administrative Director

What's Here

Group Homes for Dependent Children
General Physical Examinations
Court Ordered Individuals
Juvenile Delinquents
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Preadolescent Children
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adolescents
Vocational Education
Alternative Schools
Child/Adolescent Residential Treatment Facilities
Parent Support Groups
Social Responsibility Programs
Abused Children
Self Esteem Workshops
Drug/Alcohol Testing
Diversity Awareness Training
Ex-Offender Counseling
Youth Shelters
Juvenile Detention Facilities

Employment Services - Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio - CLUES

Provides employment services for individuals interested in finding employment, obtaining certification training, or advancing their career. Services are provided in person at a CLUES location, virtually, or at one of the training partner locations. Services include: - Career coaching - Employment Preparation Assistance: Offers tailored resume building, cover letter crafting, job application assistance, interviewing skills enhancements, bilingual support, and in-person or virtual appointments - Financial coaching - Free career training workshops, 8 - 9 week training to learn soft skills along with hands-on training in high-demand industries - Industry certification trainings for Steam and Hot Water Boiler Operator, Carpentry, Phlebotomy, Commercial Driver Careers, Healthcare Unit Coordinator, and Licensed Child Caregivers - Job placement assistance - Public assistance screening - Transportation assistance

What's Here

On the Job Training
Vocational Education
Job Search/Placement
Job Readiness
Job Information
Job Development
Job Interview Training
Career Counseling
Resume Preparation Assistance

Career Pathways - Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council

Offers short-term (3 months or less) training opportunities to help individuals enter a career pathway in a high-pay, in-demand occupation. Training opportunities include: Healthcare: ?- Minnesota Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA): First Aid/CPR ?- Medical Terminology: Medication Administration (TMA) ?- Medical Terminology: Community Interpreter Training ?- Medical Terminology: Pharmacy Certificate ?Manufacturing: ?- Welding Certificate: Welding Principles, Oxy-Fuel/Plasma Arc Cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, and Metallurgy and Materials 2 ?- Basic Welding: Blueprint Reading and Welding Principles ?- Advanced Welding: Gas Metal Arc Welding ?Transportation: ?- Commercial Driver's License (CDL): Permit Training ?- Diesel Mechanic Certification

What's Here

Commercial Driver Training
CPR Instruction
Vocational Education
Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
General First Aid Instruction

35 Day Evaluation Program - North Homes Children and Family Services

The North Homes Cottage offers a comprehensive 35 Day Evaluation to provide referral sources, children, and their families' appropriate recommendations to meet the client's needs. The Assessment Unit is staffed with trained youth counselors and Mental Health Practitioners who interact daily with clients and provide behavioral observations. The client will remain in the Assessment Unit for 35 days and participate in educational programming through independent School District 318, recreational, leisure, cultural, and spiritual activities, therapeutic groups, art therapy, medication education, eligibility for becoming a positive peer, visitation with family, etc. - 24-hour behavior observation and documentation by trained staff, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers. A comprehensive assessment, which identifies child and family issues, and historical information is conducted. The assessment team then recommends ongoing services that will best meet the present and future needs of the child and their family. The North Homes Cottage Assessment Program consists of components including: - Behavioral Assessments - Psychiatric Evaluation - Culture Assessment - Recreational Assessment - Academic Assessment - Family Assessment - Family History - Health Screening/Physical Examination - Substance Use Assessments The evaluations will be completed in 35 days, after which an assessment staffing will be held with members of the Treatment Team to discuss findings and recommendations. Referral Contacts (218)327-3000 or (888)430-3055 - Connie Ross, Administrative Director

What's Here

Social Responsibility Programs
Juvenile Delinquents
General Physical Examinations
Child/Adolescent Residential Treatment Facilities
Diversity Awareness Training
Foster Homes for Dependent Children
Court Ordered Individuals
Self Esteem Workshops
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Vocational Education
Abused Children
Parent Support Groups
Drug/Alcohol Testing
Alternative Schools
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Adolescents
Ex-Offender Counseling
Preadolescent Children
Juvenile Detention Facilities

Membership Association - Minnesota HomeCare Association

- Advocacy with state and federal government - Home care training and education services - Membership association for home health care providers in the State of Minnesota - Provides annual membership directory/resource guide on website - The public may also call the association office to get information about home health care services and referrals to member agencies Note: Minnesota HomeCare Association does not provide health care services to the general public, its members provides the services

What's Here

Directory/Resource List Publication
Home Care/Hospice Associations
Vocational Education
Health Issues

Employment Services - Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio - CLUES

Provides employment services for individuals interested in finding employment, obtaining certification training, or advancing their career. Services are provided in person at a CLUES location, virtually, or at one of the training partner locations. Services include: - Career coaching - Employment Preparation Assistance: Offers tailored resume building, cover letter crafting, job application assistance, interviewing skills enhancements, bilingual support, and in-person or virtual appointments - Financial coaching - Free career training workshops, 8 - 9 week training to learn soft skills along with hands-on training in high-demand industries - Industry certification trainings for Steam and Hot Water Boiler Operator, Carpentry, Phlebotomy, Commercial Driver Careers, Healthcare Unit Coordinator, and Licensed Child Caregivers - Job placement assistance - Public assistance screening - Transportation assistance

What's Here

On the Job Training
Vocational Education
Job Search/Placement
Job Readiness
Job Information
Job Development
Job Interview Training
Career Counseling
Resume Preparation Assistance

Youth Employment Services - Avivo

Offers employment services at no cost, including job and career training, as well as employment and placement opportunities for youth. These programs are for youth who have nowhere else to turn for help to find employment, complete their education, and who need support to move forward. Services include paid internships, tuition to train for a new career, help finishing school or getting a GED, help with job hunting, and transportation assistance (such as bus fare cards). Participants in Avivo's youth and young adult employment programs can also access short-term credentialed training options for higher-wage jobs, such as: - Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) - Forklift Operator, including Forklift Operators Certification - Culinary Arts and ServSafe certifications - Enrollment opportunities in credentialed training at Avivo Institute of Career and Technical Education

What's Here

Job Search/Placement
Career Counseling
Young Adults
Adolescents
Job Search Techniques
Vocational Education
Internship Programs
Resume Preparation Assistance

Employment Services - Opportunity Partners

- Evaluation - Extended employment - School to work programs - vocational education - Vocational rehabilitation - Job placement - Follow-up services: Job coaching, training in use of community resources, personal support and counseling, employer education

What's Here

Vocational Rehabilitation
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Brain Injuries
Students With Disabilities
Disability Related Center Based Employment
Congenital Brain Defects
Vocational Education

Education Services - Freshwater Education District 6004

Provides specialty education services including: - Adult basic education and GED test instruction - Credit recovery programs - Early childhood family education including early identification and school readiness programs - Non-traditional education including hands-on and work-based learning - Positive behavioral interventions and support - Special education

What's Here

High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Special Education Plan Development
Alternative Schools
School Readiness Programs
Adult Basic Education
Early Identification Programs
Vocational Education

Education Services - Freshwater Education District 6004

Provides specialty education services including: - Adult basic education and GED test instruction - Credit recovery programs - Early childhood family education including early identification and school readiness programs - Non-traditional education including hands-on and work-based learning - Positive behavioral interventions and support - Special education

What's Here

High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Special Education Plan Development
Alternative Schools
School Readiness Programs
Adult Basic Education
Early Identification Programs
Vocational Education

YouthBuild - Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota

Helps people finish their High School Diploma or GED, offers hands-on training in construction or automotive, and assists people in finding jobs or starting college. Students receive one-on-one support in achieving their academic goals as well as leadership and career coaching. Enrolled students can earn money each week for attending classes, plus bonuses for achieving program goals.

What's Here

Adult High School Diploma Programs
Vocational Education
Classroom Training
WIOA Programs
Job Readiness

Youth Employment Services - Avivo

Offers employment services at no cost, including job and career training, as well as employment and placement opportunities for youth. These programs are for youth who have nowhere else to turn for help to find employment, complete their education, and who need support to move forward. Services include paid internships, tuition to train for a new career, help finishing school or getting a GED, help with job hunting, and transportation assistance (such as bus fare cards). Participants in Avivo's youth and young adult employment programs can also access short-term credentialed training options for higher-wage jobs, such as: - Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) - Forklift Operator, including Forklift Operators Certification - Culinary Arts and ServSafe certifications - Enrollment opportunities in credentialed training at Avivo Institute of Career and Technical Education

What's Here

Job Search/Placement
Career Counseling
Young Adults
Adolescents
Job Search Techniques
Vocational Education
Internship Programs
Resume Preparation Assistance

Employment Services - Opportunity Partners

- Evaluation - Extended employment - School to work programs - vocational education - Vocational rehabilitation - Job placement - Follow-up services: Job coaching, training in use of community resources, personal support and counseling, employer education

What's Here

Vocational Rehabilitation
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Brain Injuries
Students With Disabilities
Disability Related Center Based Employment
Congenital Brain Defects
Vocational Education

Special Education - Intermediate District 287

Special education services for students who are mentally impaired, EBD (emotionally behaviorally disordered), have developmental cognitive disabilities, and those with low incidence disabilities. Transition programs provide services for young adults as they progress from an educational setting toward living and working as independently as possible in the community. Other program components include: - Community and experiential based instruction and career/technical education opportunities - Differentiated academic instructions - Highly customized environment and a low student/staff ratio - Transition skill development and co-located mental health services

What's Here

Juvenile Delinquents
Physical Disabilities
Vocational Education
Conduct Disorder
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Students With Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Adolescents
Disorders of Infancy/Childhood

Education Services - Freshwater Education District 6004

Provides specialty education services including: - Adult basic education and GED test instruction - Credit recovery programs - Early childhood family education including early identification and school readiness programs - Non-traditional education including hands-on and work-based learning - Positive behavioral interventions and support - Special education

What's Here

High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Special Education Plan Development
Alternative Schools
School Readiness Programs
Adult Basic Education
Early Identification Programs
Vocational Education

YouthBuild - Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota

Helps people finish their High School Diploma or GED, offers hands-on training in construction or automotive, and assists people in finding jobs or starting college. Students receive one-on-one support in achieving their academic goals as well as leadership and career coaching. Enrolled students can earn money each week for attending classes, plus bonuses for achieving program goals.

What's Here

Adult High School Diploma Programs
Vocational Education
Classroom Training
WIOA Programs
Job Readiness

Community Education - Cedar Mountain Public School District 2754

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include activities, arts, baseball outings, bowling, painting classes, pool, roller skating, sports, wood-burning classes, and more.

What's Here

Vocational Education
New Driver Training
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Roller Skating
Community Adult Schools
General Arts and Crafts
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Bowling

Education Services - Freshwater Education District 6004

Provides specialty education services including: - Adult basic education and GED test instruction - Credit recovery programs - Early childhood family education including early identification and school readiness programs - Non-traditional education including hands-on and work-based learning - Positive behavioral interventions and support - Special education

What's Here

High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Special Education Plan Development
Alternative Schools
School Readiness Programs
Adult Basic Education
Early Identification Programs
Vocational Education

Career Pathways - Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council

Offers short-term (3 months or less) training opportunities to help individuals enter a career pathway in a high-pay, in-demand occupation. Training opportunities include: Healthcare: ?- Minnesota Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA): First Aid/CPR ?- Medical Terminology: Medication Administration (TMA) ?- Medical Terminology: Community Interpreter Training ?- Medical Terminology: Pharmacy Certificate ?Manufacturing: ?- Welding Certificate: Welding Principles, Oxy-Fuel/Plasma Arc Cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, and Metallurgy and Materials 2 ?- Basic Welding: Blueprint Reading and Welding Principles ?- Advanced Welding: Gas Metal Arc Welding ?Transportation: ?- Commercial Driver's License (CDL): Permit Training ?- Diesel Mechanic Certification

What's Here

Commercial Driver Training
CPR Instruction
Vocational Education
Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
General First Aid Instruction

Community Education - Fergus Falls School District 544

Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages in sessions beginning each September, January, and April. Class offerings include after-school skiing, art, bike rodeo, babysitter lessons, and safety training, career expo, college test prep courses (ACT), cross-country running, driver education, clay shooting education, fishing education, homework help, swimming, volleyball, youth archery, youth ATV safety, youth snowmobile safety, and more.

What's Here

Fishing
Volleyball
Homework Help Programs
Extended Child Care
Community Adult Schools
New Driver Training
Skiing
Career Exploration
Archery
Vocational Education
Swimming/Swimming Lessons

Empower to Educate - Families First of Minnesota

Program offers financial support, free training options, job skills training, job placement support, and mentorship opportunities. Participants also receive ongoing support from a local Workforce Advisor.

What's Here

Vocational Education

Education Services - Freshwater Education District 6004

Provides specialty education services including: - Adult basic education and GED test instruction - Credit recovery programs - Early childhood family education including early identification and school readiness programs - Non-traditional education including hands-on and work-based learning - Positive behavioral interventions and support - Special education

What's Here

High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Special Education Plan Development
Alternative Schools
School Readiness Programs
Adult Basic Education
Early Identification Programs
Vocational Education

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