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Career Planning and Counseling - Advice and assistance with career decision-making - Assessment tools to identify skills, abilities, and interests that can be used to discover or confirm a career path in today's job market Examples of Occupations Supported by Scholarships Include: - Advanced Manufacturing - Aviation Maintenance Technician - Certified Nursing Assistant - Health Unit Coordinator - Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Assistant - Registered Nurse - Welders, Machinists Job Search and Placement Services - Assistance in identifying and describing your skills - Help with resume writing and interview preparation - Job Club: A group that helps locate jobs, meet employers and form solidarity in job searching Supportive Services: - May be able to assist with expenses for work clothing, transportation or other essential items, if needed to achieve employment or training goals Training ??- Education and training scholarships including funding for tuition, books and fees for skill upgrading and retraining - On-the-job training - Short- or long-term training to acquire skills in a new field - Workplace effectiveness workshops

Provides assistance to individuals who are dislocated or unemployed, struggling to navigate the job market. This includes: - Personal one-to-one career counseling - Access to computers for your job search - Occupational and job search skills training - Help finding work - Tuition assistance

Provides employment and training services to young adults such as: - Assists with transition from school to higher education, the military, or employment - Career exploration - GED/Adult High School Diploma support - "Get Started" program to help enroll and complete an educational goal - Paid work experience/internships to learn skills needed to succeed in the job market - Possible funding for transportation, educational, or employment needs - Resume writing, classes on job search, job retention, and support services - Virtual courses in budgeting, communication, health and wellness, and community exploration

Career education training programs are short-term and industry-specific, designed to graduate students with industry-specific credentials and enter a career pathway that results in wage advancement. All students (aside from HVAC and Solar training) begin their career pathway in Workplace Essentials, a short training course designed to incorporate interpersonal, financial, and technical skill basics into one compact course that sets the pace for advanced learning. Industry-recognized credentials are incorporated into most of the Career Education Training Programs that include not only the preparation for the credential exam, but the exam itself. Articulation agreements are also incorporated into specific trainings, allowing individuals to have their classroom hours transfer into credits once enrolled in a partner MnSCU school. Currently Career Education offers the following programs: - Computer Technician/IT Support Career Training - Healthcare Technician/Medical Office Support Career Training - Office Support Specialist Career Training - Telecommunications Installation & Support Career Training - HVAC Training - Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Installation Training

Offers 20-week accredited training programs in high-demand industries combining hands-on technical skills, rigorous academic content, and direct connections with employers. Programs aim to help participants earn credentials and launch careers. Training programs include the following industries: - Carpentry - Dental Assistant (Unlicensed) - Electrician - Financial Services - IT Specialist - Medical Administrative Assistant

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.

Provides assistance to individuals who are dislocated or unemployed, struggling to navigate the job market. This includes: - Personal one-to-one career counseling - Access to computers for your job search - Occupational and job search skills training - Help finding work - Tuition assistance

Provides a full spectrum of learning options for community members in person and online. Adult Education services include: - Basic skills (math, reading, and writing) and computer training - Budgeting and financial literacy - GED preparation - Interview skills - Citizenship - College and career preparation - Creating a resume - English Language Learning (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL) -Industry-specific training such as entrepreneur training, carpentry, pre-apprenticeship, ServSafe food manager certification, and para-professional certification Adults set their own goals and work at their own pace. Instructors help adults explore and achieve their education goals.

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

Adult partial subsidy program Participants who demonstrate that they are work ready and who are hired into career oriented, long-term, stable employment may arrange to have the first 720 hours of their new employment subsidized. These subsidies are paid to the employer, not the employee. A special contract with the employer is required that specifies the terms of agreement for the employer and Aanjibimaadizing. Participant households must be below 200% of poverty guidelines. Adult support services Single payments to vendors to assist participants in overcoming specific, immediate and essential family stabilization or employment related barriers. Participant households must be below 200% of poverty guidelines. The expenses must: - Be directly related to education or employment ?- Verified as not otherwise provided free of charge or available from other resources ?- Be the only way available to meet the need ?- Be documented with evidence of the need verified Adult work experience (WEX) program A 720-hour on-the-job work experience training program structured to promote self-sufficiency through the development of appropriate work habits and job skills. The program targets four critical work behaviors: achievement, reliability, safety, and team building. Participant households must be below 200% of poverty guidelines. The program's incentives are directly related to mastery of these four program behaviors. The program is designed to move the participant to unsubsidized, career-oriented work by building their work skills. Career training and development program Provides basic work and family related trainings and tutoring. These include such issues as: GED preparation, driver's license tests, budgeting, parenting, CPR/first aid, food handling, communications, and conflict management. Households must be below 300% of poverty guidelines. Ge-Niigaanizijig youth program Activities and regularly scheduled meetings to inspire and motivate youth to embrace a traditions based pro-social lifestyle free of chemicals, anti-social or risky behavior, promiscuity, and dependency. Activities are offered to all eligible reservation service area youth from kindergarten through age 20. Income verification is required. Children in families living at or below 200 percent of the poverty guideline qualify. Children who are over-income may be supported by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Cash incentives and awards are made to any Ge-Niigaanizijig youth who meet program participation and achievement goals. Youth career and work exploration program Youth, ages 16 -20 whose family's income is below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline may participate. Youth are given an incentive for actual hours worked. To be eligible youth must be in school, making satisfactory attendance and grades. The type of work and the number of hours worked per week depend on the needs of the worksite supervisor. Youth support services Youth ages three through six who live in households that are below 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline and who are enrolled in daycare or school may receive supportive services for such things as: - (For Cash Assistance Families only) a fall and winter school clothing assistance - Athletic or academic program fees and supplies - Boarding school support costs including travel and supplies (based on a program recommendation/required list) - Driver's education costs - Leadership, education or cultural camp costs, including tuition, travel, and supplies (based on a program recommendation/required list) - New employment clothing and/or supplies when required by the employer - Special tutor costs (such as individual music lessons)

Education and training to join a trade career that offers in-classroom and on-the-job experience.

Provides employment and training services to young adults such as: - Assists with transition from school to higher education, the military, or employment - Career exploration - GED/Adult High School Diploma support - "Get Started" program to help enroll and complete an educational goal - Paid work experience/internships to learn skills needed to succeed in the job market - Possible funding for transportation, educational, or employment needs - Resume writing, classes on job search, job retention, and support services - Virtual courses in budgeting, communication, health and wellness, and community exploration

Offers services to out-of-school and at risk youth. Provides high school dropout recovery, and attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials. These services include: ?- Career counseling ????- English as a Second Language classes - GED - Goal setting - Help with resumes, applications, and interviews - High school diploma - Job and life skills - Job placement - Paid work experience - Post high school education assistance - Reading and math skills - Referrals to other agencies - Tests to find interests and skills

Classroom, community, and experts assist in learning and leading programs including: - Art - Book clubs - Community activities - Creative writing - Discussions - Film - Informational interviews - Internships - Music Community learning experiences including: - Touring businesses - Visiting local attractions - Volunteering

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

The following services are available to persons transitioning from High School: - Exploration counseling services - Instruction in self-advocacy services - Internship opportunities - Introductory work activities - Post-secondary education counseling services - Work experience opportunities - Work-based learning coaching - Workplace readiness training

- Nature center covering 720 acres - Storytime for ages 2-5 which includes an hour of activities including a nature story, art or craft project, exploring the outdoors, and observing live animals - Summer day camps for children including games, crafts, and nature hikes - Environmental education programs for groups on variety of topics - Several miles of walking trails through various habitats - Environmental advocacy, consulting, and education - Snowshoes available for rental with adequate snow cover - Maple syrup and honey production - Apple Orchard: Apples for sale grown in orchard using minimal spray techniques - Internship opportunities

Provides work experience to individuals interested in a career in criminal justice. Positions are available to students seeking to fulfill the requirements of their academic programs as well as professionals with post-secondary education who are interested in obtaining unpaid work experience.

Provides paid, hands-on employment training for youth and young adults, ages 14 - 28, in the seven-county Saint Paul/Minneapolis Twin Cities metro area. Programs range from entry-level to advanced. Community Support Program: Paid and unpaid employment training, job placement, and supportive services for parents receiving assistance through the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Branches: Twelve-week program where young adults, ages 18 - 28 in the seven-county Metro area, gain hands-on paid career training in tree care and property maintenance, and earn industry credentials Summer Youth Employment Program: Paid employment training and educational enrichment programming during the summer months for low-income, special needs, and at-risk youth ages 14 - 21; serves youth in Dakota, Hennepin, and Washington counties and the City of Minneapolis through Step-up and the City of Saint Paul through Right Track Youth and Young Adult Services: Employment skills development, college preparation, and comprehensive case management for low-income, special needs, and at-risk students ages 16 - 21 residing in Suburban Hennepin County YouthBuild: Year-round paid employment training and educational enrichment programming for Hennepin County young adults ages 16 - 21 who are enrolled in a Tree Trust partner school

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

People looking to build skills in the carpentry trade will be trained on a Housing & Redevelopment house to gain skills and certification in carpentry. Year-long program providing a livable wage during training and placement upon completion.

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.

Provides a full spectrum of learning options for community members in person and online. Adult Education services include: - Basic skills (math, reading, and writing) and computer training - Budgeting and financial literacy - GED preparation - Interview skills - Citizenship - College and career preparation - Creating a resume - English Language Learning (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL) -Industry-specific training such as entrepreneur training, carpentry, pre-apprenticeship, ServSafe food manager certification, and para-professional certification Adults set their own goals and work at their own pace. Instructors help adults explore and achieve their education goals.

Medtronic: Recruits for 2nd and 3rd shift jobs and offers an interactive course at Medtronic. The course helps participants build resumes, develop interview skills and offers personalized job coaching and training. EMERGE Career and Technology Center (ECTC), 1834 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 Career Essentials Workshops: Learn how to professionally write a resume or conduct a successful job search through a 2-part MFIP/DWP workshop that provides the tools to develop career skills. Learn more about: Basic resume writing, formatting tricks, basic resume etiquette Insight to job searching tools and practices How to write a targeted cover letter Importance of professional emails Workshop schedule and expectations Computer lab for youth and adults EMERGE Career and Technology Center, 1834 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 North @ Work: North @ Work is a collaborative meant to facilitate career training and employment services for African-American males, age 25 or older, living in north Minneapolis and looking for a career. This workshop is free and can connect participants to resources, training and a career with an employer. Choose a career path Attend training while working Be guided by step-by-step partnerships to help reach goals Launch a career with employers that are hiring now Twin Cities R!se, 1301 Bryant Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 Hire Ground: Helps participants learn the power of self-advocacy, soft and hard professional skills and habits. Participants also have the opportunity to discover their values, personality type, learning style, and learn how to talk about their skills and value they can bring to a professional audience and workplace. Develop effective strategies for job searching Learn the power of self-advocacy and habit Practice interviewing skills Resume and cover letter building Modern day job market insight and know-how EMERGE Career and Technology Center (ECTC), 1834 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 Cedar-Riverside Opportunity Center (CROC), 505 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454 Global Career Development Facilitator Training An intense high impact course designed to equip career services employees with the needed industry tools to guide participants in their career planning and guidance. This GCDF® / CCSP Training course is intended for anyone providing career services in employment and workforce development, one stops, career centers, secondary and post-secondary education, veteran career development, career coaching, career advisors, human resources, government or other professionals that desire nationally recognized career training.

Community-based pre-apprenticeship program. Participants receive hands-on training in construction and carpentry skills while working toward their GED or high school diploma. Youth are offered CPR certification, OSHA certification, and NCCER training. Youth work on a myriad of projects ranging from demolition and renovation to new construction. Every participant is provided with workplace skills via paid work experience. Participants get experience in reading a tape measure, using handheld and power tools, estimating project needs, painting/staining, installing cabinets, sheetrock and mudding, demolition, installing banisters and stairs, concrete work, installing flooring, window installation, roofing, framing garden beds, and picnic tables. Construction projects focus on low-income housing and nonprofit organizations.