Short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving to unsubsidized employment and increased economic stability. Families must work with Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. Program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in a 12-month period. SNAP, child care assistance, and crisis fund/emergency assistance may be available.

Short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving to unsubsidized employment and increased economic stability. Families must work with an Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. The program is limited to a maximum of 4 consecutive months in a 12 month period.

Short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving to unsubsidized employment and increased economic stability. Families must work with an Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. The program is limited to a maximum of 4 consecutive months in a 12 month period.

Short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving to unsubsidized employment and increased economic stability. Families must work with Employment Services to remain eligible. The program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in a 12 month period. Food support, child care assistance and health care (MA) may also be available.

Short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving to unsubsidized employment and increased economic stability. Families must work with Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. Program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in a 12-month period. SNAP, child care assistance, and crisis fund/emergency assistance may be available.

Under contract with Blue Earth and Steele counties, MRCI is the Employment Services Provider for recipients of Minnesota's Family Investment Program (MFIP), Diversionary Work Program (DWP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Refugee Services in Blue Earth and Steele Counties. - Individual customized employment plans - Skills training - GED/ESL training - Structured job search classes - Community work experience programs - Work try-out opportunities - Job placement services - Support services/programs - Coordination with other community resources - Job retention follow-up - Job tryouts - Emergency financial assistance may be available

Short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving to unsubsidized employment and increased economic stability. Families must work with Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. Program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in a 12-month period. SNAP, child care assistance, and crisis fund/emergency assistance may be available.

The Diversionary Work Program is a short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving to unsubsidized employment and increased economic stability. Families must work with the Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. The program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in a 12 month period. Food support, child care assistance and crisis fund/emergency assistance may be available for participants.

Minnesota's short-term (4 month), work-focused program that provides services and supports to eligible families to help them actively look for jobs. The goal is to stabilize incomes so families do not need to apply for broader benefits from the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). Participants work with a job counselor to develop an employment plan before benefits can be issued. - Focuses on employment services to help participants find jobs quickly - Helps families pay for rent, utilities, or other housing costs. Housing costs are paid directly to the vendor. - Provides child care assistance and other supportive services needed to find work - Families will be assessed for eligibility of food support and cash benefits

Short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving to unsubsidized employment and increased economic stability. Families must work with the Employment Services provider to remain eligible. The program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in 12 months. Child Care assistance, crisis fund/emergency assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may be available.

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: - Career Essential Workshop: Provides a two-part MFIP/DWP workshop that offers basic resume writing, formatting tricks, basic resume etiquette, insight to job searching tools and practices, how to write a targeted cover letter, the importance of professional emails, and workshop schedule and expectations. - Class A Commerical 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.

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: - Career Essential Workshop: Provides a two-part MFIP/DWP workshop that offers basic resume writing, formatting tricks, basic resume etiquette, insight to job searching tools and practices, how to write a targeted cover letter, the importance of professional emails, and workshop schedule and expectations. - Class A Commerical 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.

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

Short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving to unsubsidized employment and increased economic stability. Families must work with Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. Program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in a 12-month period. SNAP, child care assistance, and crisis fund/emergency assistance may be available.

- Disability benefits - Fraud Prevention and Reporting - Medicare - PASS - Plan to Achieve Self Support - Retirement benefits - Social Security Card Center - Supplemental Security Income - Survivor benefits - Ticket to Work

A short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving from unsubsidized employment to increased economic stability. Families must work with an Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. The program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in a 12-month period.

Short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving to unsubsidized employment and increased economic stability. Families must work with an Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. The program is limited to a maximum of 4 consecutive months in a 12 month period.

Short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving to unsubsidized employment and increased economic stability. Families must work with Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. Program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in a 12-month period. SNAP, child care assistance, and crisis fund/emergency assistance may be available.

Assists individuals looking for opportunities to move from welfare to work to obtain and maintain employment. Services include: - Career counseling and exploration - Computer certification training - Interview training and resume preparation assistance - Job information and search assistance - Job search resource center - Paid training program ??- Vocational assessment????

Employment program with some supportive services Program contacts: - Employment and Training Coordinator Don Hoagland (218)786-0321 - Fond Du Lac (218)879-1977 Robin Diver, Job Counselor (218)879-0824 Cloquet Workforce Center 715 Cloquet Avenue. Suite 1 Cloquet, MN 55720 St Louis County/Bois Forte (218)749-2912 or (800)662-5711 Linda Brown, Job Counselor 820 Ninth Street North, Virginia, MN 55792 - Grand Portage Area (218)786-0321 Jim Croud, Job Counselor Duluth Office - North St Louis and Koochiching (218)749-2912 Linda Brown, Job Counselor 820 Ninth Street North, Virginia, MN 55792

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

The Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) is Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). MFIP helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. There is a 60-month time limit with some limited exceptions. Participants are required to follow certain work rules and failure to meet work rules will result in their MFIP grant being sanctioned or reduced. In addition, child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent. A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy. Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance. MFIP recipients may also be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance and/or Food Support.

Short-term, work-focused program that provides recipients with support in moving to unsubsidized employment and increased economic stability. Families must work with Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. Program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in a 12-month period. SNAP, child care assistance, and crisis fund/emergency assistance may be available.

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

The goal of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program employment and training program (SNAP E&T) is to help SNAP recipients gain employment and self-sufficiency. This is a voluntary program. The service is available to SNAP participants who want help meeting the work requirements in order to earn additional months of SNAP benefits or to improve their employment prospects and wage potential. Services including: - Free training - Help with job search - Supportive services such as transportation assistance and other job related necessities