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Provides job and small business resources at most branches, including free classes on resume writing, job searching, networking, and interviewing. - Mobile workPLACE: Offers computer access and job skills training in multiple languages throughout the community. In addition, the Rondo Community Outreach Library hosts a Small Business Resource Center with materials and assistance for starting or growing a business.

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

Real-time resume and interview online coaching/career advice resource including: - Expert resume assistance, feedback, templates, and tips - Live interview coaching plus tips and resources - Resources for job searching and career tips

Promotes youth development by instilling a sense of accomplishment, competence, belonging, and usefulness. Programs: - Academic success: Goal is for every member to graduate on time with a plan for their future, whether that plan is post-secondary or a career. Homework help, tutoring, mentoring, chess club, computer classes, and career exploration. - Character and leadership: Offers programs designed to help members practice and strengthen leadership and problem-solving skills. Community service and support groups. - Healthy lifestyles: Programs help members learn how to engage in positive behaviors, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults who can make healthy choices. Yoga, exercise classes, gardening instruction, and gym time. - The arts: Offers a variety of arts programming so that members can learn to express themselves through visual arts, applied arts and performing arts in a safe space. Painting, drawing, and bracelet making.

Program serving African-Americans and American Indians on MFIP: - Career planning - Connection to work education/classes - Cultural events - Goal setting - Job placement - Job readiness training Clients who meet the target audience, who are already on MFIP, would need to request a transfer from their existing MFIP employment service provider. No discretionary funds available to help with rent, travel, utilities or other emergency situations.

Provides live interview coaching, online resume, and cover letter assistance. Also offers practice tests, an online writing lab, and skill-building tools in math, reading, and writing.

Services include job counseling and career planning; job training and retraining, including basic computer skills, classroom training and on-the-job training

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

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Offers the following counseling services: ??- Academic learning skills counseling - Career counseling - Group programs for stress reduction, self-esteem, and academic achievement - Individual counseling - Support groups for chronic conditions/pain, grief support for those who have lost parents or siblings, relationship skills, and thesis/dissertation focusing

Provides live interview coaching, online resume, and cover letter assistance. Also offers practice tests, an online writing lab, and skill-building tools in math, reading, and writing.

Provide individual competitive employment services. Services include: - Benefits planning - Career planning - Follow-up support services - Job coaching - Job development services - Job follow-up services - Job placement - Job-seeking skills training - Multi-lingual and multi-cultural support - PASS and IRWE planning - Person-centered planning - Resume and cover letter development - Supported employment NOTE: Minnesota Employment Center (MEC) Saint Paul site is the only in-person office. Other MEC locations are virtual but will serve members across Minnesota.

Provide individual competitive employment services. Services include: - Benefits planning - Career planning - Follow-up support services - Job coaching - Job development services - Job follow-up services - Job placement - Job-seeking skills training - Multi-lingual and multi-cultural support - PASS and IRWE planning - Person-centered planning - Resume and cover letter development - Supported employment - Vocational assessments: Evaluations are conducted to line with the person's interests and strengths. Assist individuals in identifying job goals and developing career paths. The evaluation helps an individual determine if the work in that particular field is a good fit.

Offers employment services for individuals living with a disability to help them navigate employment options that are a right fit for them. The Employment Department of Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI) is available at all locations and works with each individual to find a match to meet employment goals. Services include: - Career Skills Training: Help individuals build personal and professional development for lifelong career skills - Community Placement Services: The Placement Team works with job seekers and referral sources to find the best employment fit for the individual's skills, abilities, and interests - Job Placement: Offers meaningful work, such as assembling plastic containers, putting together kits for medical companies, and operating packaging equipment - On-the-Job Training: Offers a support team to provide daily coaching, training, goal setting, identify skills/abilities, retain job, and more

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

Provides a quality educational program honoring students' cultural heritage, including: - After-school academic support - After-school enrichment activity - Career exploration - Individualized tutoring - Parental support - Special education cultural representative

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Individualized job-seeker services, including: - Academic skill testing - Career counseling - College research - Creating resumes and cover letters - GED preparation - Hands-on computer classes - Job search skills development - Life skills training - Preparing for interviews

Provide individual competitive employment services. Services include: - Benefits planning - Career planning - Follow-up support services - Job coaching - Job development services - Job follow-up services - Job placement - Job-seeking skills training - Multi-lingual and multi-cultural support - PASS and IRWE planning - Person-centered planning - Resume and cover letter development - Supported employment - Vocational assessments: Evaluations are conducted to line with the person's interests and strengths. Assist individuals in identifying job goals and developing career paths. The evaluation helps an individual determine if the work in that particular field is a good fit.

Prepares participants by providing the tools to develop hard and soft skills, reach career goals, and obtain proper certifications and licenses. Career training coaches are available to assist every step of the way by preparing participants for college-level classes, connecting them to employers, and helping to build professional skills and networks. Offers the following services: - Class A Commercial Driver's License Program: Helps participants earn a CDL for free by providing a training coach. Provides an immersive and hands-on training program held at the Interstate Truck Driving School. - Four Cornerstones of Financial Wellness: Provides classes that help participants increase financial management skills and learn to navigate financial systems. Classes include: budgeting to create savings, asset building and debt reduction, building a good credit report, and consumer protection and financial institutions. - Healthcare Career Pathways: Helps participants build skills, reach career goals, and obtain proper certifications and licenses. Provides a training coach that prepares participants for college-level classes, connections to employers, and builds professional skills and networks. Courses offered include English for Industry, Nursing Assistant, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, and Nursing Assistant Refresher. - Re-Entry Services: Provides adults recently paroled or released an opportunity to gain proper credentials in trainings such as Class A Commercial Driver's License. In addition to job training and career planning, participants will have access to transportation assistance and financial coaching. - Welding and CNC Machining: Offers participants that have completed Manufacturing Foundations, the opportunity to pursue advanced manufacturing programs at Hennepin Technical College that includes 7 - 10 month certificates in Gas Metal Arc Welding or CNC Machining. Program also prepares participants an opportunity to continue their education and earn an associate's degree in a skilled trade.

Job exploration counseling: - - Career mentorship - - Identification of career pathways of interest to students - - In-demand industries and occupations - - Informational interviews - - Job shadowing - - Non-traditional employment options - - Skills verification - - The labor market - - Vocational interests - - Workplace tours/field trips Work Based Learning: Uses the workplace or real work to provide students with the knowledge and skills that will help them connect school experiences to real-life work activities and future career opportunities. - - Career mentorship - - Informational interviews - - Job shadowing - - Paid and non-paid work based learning internships - - Paid and non-paid work experience - - Practicum - - Service learning - - Student-led enterprises - - Volunteering - - Workplace tours/field trips - - Youth apprenticeships Counseling on Postsecondary Education: Options may include - - - Advising students and parents or representatives on academic curricula - - Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - - Providing information about college application and admissions processes - - Providing resources that may be used to support individual student success in education and training (i.e., disability support services) Workplace Readiness Training: Teaches skills such as - - - Communication and interpersonal skills - - Financial literacy, benefits planning - - Job-seeking skills - - Navigating transportation options - - Understanding employer expectations for punctuality and performance, as well as other "soft" skills necessary for employment - - Utilizing assistive technology effectively Self-advocacy: Provides instruction including - - - Learning about personal rights and responsibilities - - Learning how to request accommodations, or services and supports - - Mentoring with educational staff such as principals, nurses, teachers, or office staff - - Participating in youth leadership activities offered in educational or community settings - - Peer mentoring from individuals with disabilities working in competitive integrated employment

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

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Provides job and small business resources at most branches, including free classes on resume writing, job searching, networking, and interviewing. - Mobile workPLACE: Offers computer access and job skills training in multiple languages throughout the community. In addition, the Rondo Community Outreach Library hosts a Small Business Resource Center with materials and assistance for starting or growing a business.