The United States Department of Agriculture requires each state to operate an employment and training program for Food Support recipients. Goal is to help such recipients prepare for employment and become employed.

- 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

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 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.

Public assistance program which focuses on the overall family's well-being and provides resources to move to employment quickly, whether this be through up-skilling or through help with interview and job search skills. Support service monies are utilized to address childcare, transportation, and work-related costs that could be impediments to employment. As recipients face a five-year time limit on receiving public assistance benefits, the program utilizes one-on-one group initiatives and counseling to facilitate participant success and self-sufficiency. Follow-up is provided to support job retention and reduce program recurrence.

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 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. Food support, 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 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 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.

Employment programs with the goal of getting individuals started on a career path that will be sustainable for themselves and/or their families in order to increase their overall well-being. Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and Diversionary Work Program (DWP): Employment and supportive services for low-income families transitioning off of public assistance or to avoid dependence on welfare benefits. Comprehensive job placement program which helps public assistance recipients in Benton, Dakota, Hennepin, and Stearns counties obtain the services they need to become self-supporting. Avivo offers a program to young parents, ages 18 - 26, to overcome barriers to employment and provide intensive case management and weekly job search groups.

Native Employment Works (NEW) Culturally appropriate services to all MCT members in the service area who receive MFIP and are not covered by the bands. Without these services those in need would be forced to rely on non-indian county resources. - Employment and training to tribal MFIP recipients to increase independence - Assessments, counseling, employment plans, job search, short term training, and soft skills - Referrals, transportation, advocacy, job placement and retention - Technical assistance to reservation employment staff Tribal MN Family Investment Program (MFIP) Services to tribal members who do not reside on their reservation of enrollment and would otherwise receive services from a non-indian provider - Mandatory Work First Program for MFIP clients - Job counseling, assessments and career counseling - MFIP works with NEW and W to W programs - Financial supportive services - Post-secondary and short term education and training

Short-term, work focused program for families applying for cash benefits and who are not eligible for the Minnesota Family Investment Program - MFIP.

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.

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

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 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 Employment Services provider in order to remain eligible. Program is limited to a maximum of four consecutive months in a 12-month period. Child care assistance, crisis fund/emergency assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.