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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

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

2395 University Avenue West, Suite 200, Saint Paul, MN 55114

Provides the following services:

- Assistance with basic needs such as housing, furniture, household items, food, clothing, employment - Referrals to clinics, mental health providers, legal services, ESL classes - Translation and interpreting assistance - Transportation

301 North Main, Blue Earth, MN 56013

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

5930 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

Helps unemployed and underemployed refugees and immigrants find employment through credentialed training, paired with individualized career planning, work readiness, job search placement, and retention services. - Bilingual supportive services - Employment information including job banks, job fairs, and individualized job search and placement - Job interview training - Job training including classroom and on-the-job - Resume preparation assistance - Soft skills training, Certified Nursing Assistant, and manufacturing skills training - Wage subsidy initiative for MFIP participants - Welfare to work programs

422 Dorothy Day Place, Saint Paul, MN 55102

An integrated one-stop location connecting adults to critical services to improve their health, income, housing stability, and overall well-being. Services offered:

- Access to Benefits: Community representatives can help individuals move towards self-sufficiency or access community benefits and support. Representatives can help with MNsure applications, Open Access voicemail, SNAP applications, Social Security applications, Veteran's benefits, and more. Schedules may vary when community representatives are onsite.

- Free laundry with a limit of one load per day

- Hot meals are available for those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the week.

- Lockers based on availability and for a fee

- Mail service available to guests which can be held for 7 days

- Phone charging stations

- Showers, towels, and toiletries for clients

- Supportive Services: Provides comprehensive help through medical care, vision screenings, housing services, referral to mental health assessments, legal services, financial services, and job opportunities

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.

125 East Minnesota Street, Le Center, MN 56057

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

1618 South Broadway, New Ulm, MN 56073

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

2727 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Pathway of Hope: Designated case management for families with children. Food Shelf: Available once per calendar month. Walk-in during open hours. Culturally-specific food is often available. Hygiene: Hygiene kits are typically available. Showers are available for people who are unhoused during specific hours. Transportation: Must be able to verify that the client has a permanent job for which they have not received their first paycheck or a medical appointment. Clients should bring a letter (on company letterhead) stating when they started working and when they will get their first paycheck. Transportation is limited to once a year. Case-by-case exceptions may be made depending on the transportation need. Employment services: job leads, resume assistance, job search techniques instruction Seasonal services: Family Camp, coats for kids, holiday programs for Easter and Thanksgiving, and emergency disaster services. Referrals to rental assistance/rent deposit (funding is limited), car repair services, and budget counseling.

1021 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Offers workshops and one-on-one support to help participants explore career pathways and build job readiness skills, including:

- Cover letter building

- Communication skills

- Financial planning

- Interview skills

- Interest exploration

- Job searches

- Resume building

202 North 1st Street, Suite 100, Montevideo, MN 56265

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

217 Fifth Avenue North, 3rd Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Hired supports individuals, families and youth through comprehensive employment services to learn new skills and achieve their academic and career goals. Programs are available throughout the Twin Cities, but not all programs are offered at every site. - Adult Employment/WIOA Program: The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) serves individuals who are looking to improve their skills and advance their careers - Career Training Program: Provides counseling, training, workshops, and job search assistance. Participants build skills and gain professional qualifications to find employment that is a right fit for them - Family Stability/MFIP - Minnesota Family Investment Program: Assistance for parents who receive MFIP to help them build family-sustaining careers - Youth Services: Provides coaching, support, and training to help youth and young adults complete a diploma or GED, explore careers, and gain employment in a field they are interested

740 East 17th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404

An integrated one-stop location connecting adults to critical services to improve their health, income, housing stability, and overall well-being. Services offered:

- Access to Benefits: Community representatives can help individuals move towards self-sufficiency or access community benefits and support. Representatives can help with MNsure applications, Open Access voicemail, SNAP applications, Social Security applications, Veteran's benefits, and more. Schedules may vary when community representatives are onsite.

- Hot meals available which include breakfast and lunch throughout the week and coffee daily

- Laundry services available to current residents of the shelter program

- Lockers available for use for 30 days

- Mail service

- Phone charging stations

- Showers, towels, and toiletries for clients

- Supportive Services: Provides comprehensive help through medical care, vision screenings, housing services, referral to mental health assessments, legal services, financial services, and job opportunities

607 West Main Street, Marshall, MN 56258

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

1834 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411

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.

111 Main Street North, Austin, MN 55912

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

1825 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404

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.

1701 East American Boulevard, Suite 1, Bloomington, MN 55425

Hired supports individuals, families and youth through comprehensive employment services to learn new skills and achieve their academic and career goals. Programs are available throughout the Twin Cities, but not all programs are offered at every site. - Adult Employment/WIOA Program: The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) serves individuals who are looking to improve their skills and advance their careers - Career Training Program: Provides counseling, training, workshops, and job search assistance. Participants build skills and gain professional qualifications to find employment that is a right fit for them - Family Stability/MFIP - Minnesota Family Investment Program: Assistance for parents who receive MFIP to help them build family-sustaining careers - Youth Services: Provides coaching, support, and training to help youth and young adults complete a diploma or GED, explore careers, and gain employment in a field they are interested

777 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

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

706 North Victory Drive, Mankato, MN 56001

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

205 West 2nd Street, Suite 101, Duluth, MN 55802

Provides employment services including the following: 

- Career Services: Participants receive one-on-one support from a Career Specialist to develop an employment plan, address barriers like transportation or childcare, and build job readiness skills such as resume writing, interviewing, and job searching. Support continues after employment to help ensure job retention.

- Career Exploration: Career Specialists help participants identify strengths and match them to suitable career paths. Participants learn about job opportunities, career advancement, wages, and education requirements, with exposure to local industries like hospitality, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and transportation through employer visits and worksite tours.

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Official career exploration and job search resource for the state. Search statewide job postings, learn about training opportunities, participate in job search workshops, get individualized job counseling, and more. Some services are available online and in person. Services vary by location but may include:

- Career exploration and planning services

- Connections to education and training resources

- Job search assistance, including resume revisions and interview preparation

- Online job search tools, including employment readiness assessment, interest assessment, and skills matcher

- One-on-one appointment with a career specialist

Visit the website to find a CareerForce location and corresponding contact information: https://careerforce.mn.gov/locations

505 4th Avenue South, Room 320, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Services for persons who are unemployed, welfare recipients, dislocated workers, older workers, and youth are located in neighborhood centers. Services include: - Interview training, job search techniques, resume preparation assistance

- Job development

- Job information, including job banks, job fairs, and job lines

- Layoff preparation

- MFIP employment services for eligible recipients

- Other support services

- Prevocational training

- School to career programs

- Skills training through apprenticeships, classroom training, internships, and on-the-job training

- Vocational assessment and counseling, career change counseling, career awareness

- WIA program

110 2nd Street South, Marketplace Office Building, Waite Park, MN 56387

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.