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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 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

A comprehensive employment and training programs for youth providing assessment, job search/career exploration, employment counseling, job development, job placements, remedial education referrals and support (GED), MFIP services, and case management services. Youth Career Services: Workshops offering how to prepare for college, career decision making and exploration, career readiness training, paid internships, post-secondary support, and improving technology understanding. Summer and school-year programs available. North 4: Provides pathways to success for gang/clique involved adolescents and young adult men residing in four north Minneapolis neighborhoods. Services include leadership, life skills, and work-readiness training, one-on-one job coaching and on-going individual support. Participants are encouraged to participate, plan, and lead community engagement activities/events and retreat-style activities.

A City of Minneapolis initiative that offers paid internships to youth ages 14-21, particularly those from low-income backgrounds or facing employment barriers. Participants undergo work readiness training and are matched with positions at local businesses and nonprofits to gain job experience, explore career interests, and develop professional skills.

- Customized job shadowing in a variety of careers - Training and coaching by employment specialists - Volunteer employment for building resumes, job skills, and community relationships that could help lead to permanent employment

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.

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.

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

Employment counselors help SNAP clients in gaining skills and abilities to obtain employment to gain self-sufficiency, including: - Adult education ?- Budgeting assistance ?- Career planning ?- Computer classes ?- Interviewing skills ?- Job search assistance ?- Post-secondary education ?- Resume development ?- Short-term training ?- Support services ?- Transportation assistance ?- Vocational interest

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

Provides interns with practical learning experiences and provides the opportunity for them to consider entering or furthering zoological or public service careers. Internships are offered in a variety of program areas and run 10 - 14 weeks, 30 - 40 hours a week, and are unpaid.

- Jail - 9-1-1 emergency service - Civil process service - Criminal investigation - Minority and female internship program - Neighborhood crime watch - Child passenger safety seat inspections - Foreclosure records - Dive team - Canine unit - Computer forensics unit - Court security - Dakota County Drug Task Force Prescription Drug Drop Off - Individuals can safely and anonymously dispose of prescription drugs - Medicines Accepted from Households: Prescription, over-the-counter and pet medications. No medicines from businesses, including health care facilities, long-term care facilities, pharmacies, doctors' offices, and veterinary clinics can be accepted.

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

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.

Services include, but are not limited to: ?- Assistance with resumes, job applications, and interview preparations ?- Budgeting assistance ?- Career counseling and exploration ?- Employment and job search workshops ??- Goal setting ?- Introduction to listings of regional job openings ?- Job placement assistance ??- On-the-job training opportunities ?- Paid work experience programs with local employers ?- Post-high school education assistance - Referrals to other service agencies that may be of assistance ?- Skill training in reading, math, job, and life skills ?- Supportive services such as transportation, childcare, housing, etc. may be available if eligible for one of the programs. ?- Tests and assessments to find interest levels and skills

Offers a 4 - 12 week training program in Automotive Services, Construction, Business Professional Pathways, Financial Industry, Clean Energy/Solar, and YouthBuild. Classes are available at no cost to eligible students and include career coaching and job placement assistance. Individuals must attend an information session, where staff review eligibility requirements and assist with the application process.

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

Provides a weekly distribution of food, essential needs such as hygiene, cleaning products, diapers, and formula. Offers prepared meals for individuals and families. The Lab School offers community youth activities, youth internships, and volunteer opportunities.

Halfway home which provides a sober environment including: - Meals: One home cooked meal provided daily. 2 other meals available daily at all hours for those unable to attend the scheduled daily meal. - Nursing and Medications:Registered Nurse staff provide coverage for basic needs and medication administration - Self-Help Groups: Participation in Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and other self-help groups is encouraged but not mandatory on site - Transportation: Provided by staff for residents in need of travel to mental illness/chemical dependency treatment, medical appointments, and emergencies. Also provides bus vouchers for residents in need on a daily first come first served basis. Accepts donations of: - Blankets - Board games - Books - Decks of cards - Gently used clothing including outerwear, socks and shoes - Magazines - Puzzles - Towels Internships available.

Offers internship opportunities. Works with students to create programs that challenge students and focus on students' particular areas of interest. Help students obtain academic credit or record volunteer hours with colleges and universities.

Provides programs such as: - Clubs, internships, and leadership development opportunities for youth in grades 6 - 12 to build skills and ambitions - Paid Internships: Offers paid internships to young individuals to earn while they learn. Interns are paid to work as part of a team, often addressing an issue impacting their community. Interns also receive technical skills and workforce readiness training over the course of the 90-day internship program. Focus areas include media, agriculture, fashion, and retail.

Nursing Assistant Program in 7 or 11 week sessions. College Readiness Academy: reading, writing, note taking, grammar, medical terminology, Microsoft Word, and college-navigation skills for students preparing for college. Medical Career Advancement: for those interested in upgrading or transferring skills in the medical field profession; receive expert guidance, tuition assistance and potential scholarship funding.

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

- Civil process - Code RED: Web-based system which allows the sheriff's office the ability to reach a large number of residents in a very short time, by geographically-based delivery of telephone, and text messaging - Crime tip line - Firearm disposal; does not take ammunition or explosives. - Internship opportunities for undergraduate college or university students enrolled in an educational institution that has a structured internship program - Jail Division operates an eight day, five bed temporary juvenile holding facility - Permits to carry handguns - Prescription, over-the-counter and pet medication in any form from households can be dropped off in the drug drop box. Medications should be kept in the original container and placed in a sealed, clear plastic bag. Individuals should use a marker to cross out their name on the container. Drop off is anonymous - no ID is required. If the individual doesn't have the original container, medication should be placed in a clear, plastic bag and the name of the medication should be written on the bag. Please visit website for more information. - Provides police coverage under contract to the cities of Afton, Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Landfall, Mahtomedi, Newport, Saint Croix Beach, Saint Mary's Point, Scandia, and Willernie - Provides records and reports upon request

Employment program prepares low-income adults for skilled jobs. Program includes: - Employment placement: Participants culminate their training program with a full time, living wage position - Internship opportunities: Participants gain experience and boost their resumes during internships at local nonprofits and companies - One-on-one coaching: An individual coach works with each participant during the program, job search, and a year into employment - Personal empowerment: Courses with an emphasis on developing habits and attitudes of personal stability, responsibility, and professional success - Work skills training: Courses including basic computer skills, communication, critical thinking, customer service, and more