Provides one-on-one employment assistance services such as: - Assist with creating resume, cover letter, thank you notes, references, etc. - Develop networking strategies - Explore career paths and build skills - Identify employment interests, skills, experience, and work history - Identify resources for finding available positions - Practice interviewing skills

A community-based adult mental health program that follows an evidence-based practice called Individual Placement and Support (IPS). Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is a model of supported employment for people living with serious mental illness or serious and persistent mental illness. This program assists individuals with mental illness to find and keep a job of their choosing. Participants work with a team of professionals to maximize the possibility of employment success.

A community-based adult mental health program that follows an evidence-based practice called Individual Placement and Support (IPS). Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is a model of supported employment for people living with serious mental illness or serious and persistent mental illness. This program assists individuals with mental illness to find and keep a job of their choosing. Participants work with a team of professionals to maximize the possibility of employment success.

- Once ODC trainees and employees are ready for employment, individualized job seeking/job retention skills are taught - The ODC placement staff works closely with each person during the placement process so that exploring job resources, writing resumes, and job interviewing become lifelong skills - Two to four week evaluations within private companies can be used - This allows an employer to critique the participant's performance without obligation to hire and provides the individual useful appraisal information - ODC staff provide consultation and follow-up services for those moving into community employment to assure a smooth transition

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)

Program designed to meet the specific educational and employment needs of youth. Services include: - Education: Assists with obtaining a social security card, birth certificate, and/or state ID, application assistance for food stamps, Medical Assistance, or financial aid, advocating at school, connecting with GED tutors, and preparing for college applications. Financial assistance for obtaining vital documents is available. - Employment: Assists all youth with online job searches, applications, resumes, and practice interviewing. Providing work appropriate clothing, transportation in the form of bus passes and bus tokens to get to and from work and for interviews and Lyft/Uber for a job interview, and referrals to partner organizations to find other employment resources. YouthLink partners with HIRED/Goodwill Easter Seals.

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.

Service which helps individuals explore career paths and choose employment based on their preferences, strengths, abilities, and needs.

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.

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Day Labor Program gives Leech Lake Band members the opportunity to increase their job skills while helping to make a positive difference in our communities.

- Accepts donations of gently used baby items (except car seats and cribs), blankets, bouncers, diapers, wipes, baby wash, formula, high chairs, maternity clothes, swings, toys, books, stuffed animals, pacifiers, and clothing/shoes from newborn up to size 3T - Classes in breastfeeding, budgeting, childbirth, child care, food/nutrition, housing, infant care, life coaching, parenting, and more - Provides baby clothing, coats, snow suits, hats, mittens, scarves, shoes, furniture, emergency diapers, wipes, blankets, maternity clothing, Pack N Plays, and formula - Educational counseling on abortion and alternatives - Pregnancy testing - Ultrasound services - Community referrals to child care, food, education, employment, housing (including assistance in searching for housing), job assistance, physicians, and more - Peer counseling - Car seat safety seminars - Individuals may receive a new infant car seat or convertible car seat when they take two classes and the car seat safety seminar

- 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

Public assistance work program including career planning, job search assistance, access to specialized career services, and support services.

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.

- Computer Classes: Business Resources, Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Word 2010, Your Library Online, and more - Copier and scanner - Home library service - iLab with makerspace technologies - Interlibrary loans - Online research tools - Print and non-print materials including regular and large print books, books on CD, paperbacks, music CDs, video games, audio tapes, DVDs, described videos, newspapers, pamphlets, and magazines - Public meeting rooms - Reference and information services including Internet and web access - Sponsors and hosts book clubs - Streaming and downloadable media (audiobooks, eBooks, movies, music, and television programs) - Storytimes and summer reading program for youth

A series of life readiness workshops for youth transitioning from adolescence to adulthood. The workshop series equips youth with the tools that they need to succeed in the adult world. This program is not an alternative to a general education, but rather covers many topics that are not often covered in the traditional classroom. Program includes: - Career Pathways: Knowing their goals, and how to get there - Empowerment: Personal development, and Health and Wellness - Entrepreneurial Development: Owning their own full/part-time business - Leadership Skills: Interpersonal communication and community involvement - Wealth Building: Banking, investing, and credit building - Work Readiness: Applying for jobs and resume writing This program, in partnership with YES Duluth, also offers industry-specific paid internships and job placement, as well as wraparound educational, mental health, housing, and financial assistance programs through Life House Duluth. Youth will also work one-on-one with professionally trained mentors who will assess strengths, skills, and interests, as well as identify, and address barriers to achieving goals. After completing the ABCs, youth who are interested in owning their own business will be eligible to enroll in Freedom Youth Start-Ups (FYSU). This entrepreneurial development program assists youth with drafting business plans, providing access to micro-loans, and industry specific technical assistance. This is a 6 week (3 hours a week) course includes transportation, food, technology and childcare (for young parents).

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

Work-related services providing: - Business planning for self-Employment in the arts - Job coaching - Job placement - Job retention - Job shadowing - On-the-job training - Resume, application, and interview assistance - Transportation support - Vocational interest and exploration

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.

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

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

Provides employment services for individuals who are hard to place and economically disadvantaged. Services offered include: - Resume development - Career counseling - Job search/placement - Job retention - Job search techniques such as interview training - Counsels, tutors, and channels participants into business and various industry-based careers. - Clients have access to the computer lab (Gateway to Opportunity Resource Center) for soft-skills assessment, resume development, job application, and other training opportunities

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.

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