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8619 West Point Douglas Road South, Suite 150, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

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.

110 J. Roberts Way, Elko New Market, MN 55054

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

2003 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

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.

1 East George Street, Saint Paul, MN 55107

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.

3335 Blaisdell Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408

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.

County Road 42 West, Entry #3, Burnsville, MN 55306

Resources are provided through a website offering: - Expert resume assistance, feedback, templates, and tips - Live interview coaching plus tips and resources - Resources for job searching and career tips

820 North 9th Street, Suite 240, Virginia, MN 55792

This program is geared towards youth at risk of not finishing school. The main focuses are to assist with completing high school, move on to post-secondary, and/or transition to work. It offers a summer job for 8 weeks with a paycheck and entry-level training in a variety of occupations. They offer counselors that can help mentor young students, identify problems, and encourage personal goals.

744 West Broadway Avenue, Forest Lake, MN 55025

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.

200 Highway 65, Mora, MN 55051

Short-term, community-based services designed to help students with disabilities and/or having a gap in services and needing additional support to identify career interests.

20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville, MN 55044

Resources are provided through a website offering: - Expert resume assistance, feedback, templates, and tips - Live interview coaching plus tips and resources - Resources for job searching and career tips

1845 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404

- Employment acquisition including job information, job banks, job fairs, job line and job search and placement - Employment preparation including career development, career awareness counseling, career exploration and vocational assessment - Job training in classroom, internship, on-the-job, and retraining - Prejob guidance including job interview training, job search resource center, job search techniques and resume preparation - Prevocational training - Job development - Public employment and training programs including WIA, summer youth employment and MFIP employment - Day care on sliding fee scale available; accepts children ages 16 months to 5 years

711 County Highway 10 NE, Blaine, MN 55434

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.

110 East Grove Street, Caledonia, MN 55921

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

1605 County Road 101 N, Minneapolis, MN 55447

Provides employment services that help with resume writing, build computer skills, find employment, and make and follow a plan to increase income through education and training. Services are personalized to meet clients' individual needs. 

318 9th Street, Worthington, MN 56187

Provides individuals with a range of employment services, including:

​​- Career counseling​

- Employment referrals

- Employment workshop

- English as a Second Language referrals

- GED

- Goal-setting with staff

- Helps with resumes, applications, and interviews

- High school diploma

- Information and referral

- Job placement assistance

- Life skills

- On-the-job training

- Paid work experience

- Post-high school education

- Reading and math skills assessments

- Tests to find interests

6715 Minnetonka Boulevard, c/o Lenox Community Center, Saint Louis Park, MN 55426

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.

1761 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55104

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.

7800 3rd Street North, Suite 800, Oakdale, MN 55128

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.

1200 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411

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

1200 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Helps women and men who have been the primary caretaker at home and lost their primary income, suddenly needed to provide for their family. Helps participants find worthwhile employment and livable wage jobs to support their families. Services include personal assessments, individual counseling, education and training, job search and placement support, networking and support, and other short-term assistance.

128 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

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

13337 Business Center Drive NW, Elk River, MN 55330

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.

3081 Workforce Road, Naytahwaush, MN 56566

Provides client-centered services to individuals and collaborates with area partners to make opportunities for job creation and retention. Helps individuals develop skills to prepare for the workforce in high-demand career pathways. Services include: - Career interest and skills assessment - Employment services - Career case management assistance - Job readiness, search, and placement - Short-term job-related training - Supportive services and referrals - Work experience and on-the-job training - Youth summer program to provide job skills, education, work experience, and summer youth employment. Activities depend on the participant's age.

1 Federal Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55111

Connects Veterans who are homeless and at-risk of homelessness with resources for housing, health care, employment, and other services. Helps connect Veterans with:

- Guidance through the disability compensation process, eligibility, claims, and application

- Help with benefits-related questions with filing benefits, claims, and access VA services and programs

- One-on-one support, counseling, and training for employment and readiness programs

- Veteran pensions and applications