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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????

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.

Zuya Wo Ohiya (Journey to Success): Provides employment counseling and support to those American Indian families receiving MFIP assistance through Ramsey County. Services include: - Career counseling - Childcare assistance - Connections for job placement - Education and training assistance - Referrals for services to prepare the individual for job readiness - Step by step workshops to improve skills, demonstrate strengths, advance careers, and achieve goals. Topics may include: Skill development: Trainings in technology, finance, FAFSA applications, and certificate programs. Job exploration: Writing resumes and cover letters, practicing interview skills, and job searching. Career advancement: Using networking and personal branding. YouthLead: Provides American Indian youth ages 14 - 24 with skills needed for employment including career exploration, resume writing, job search skills, and interviewing.

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

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

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

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

Works with low-income, unemployed, or underemployed job seekers who would like to earn a livable income and attain their financial and educational goals through achieving full time work. Adult Employment: Provides resources, training, and skill-building including coaching, career exploration, and retention counseling

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 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.

The Office of Workforce Development offers support and opportunity for residents to obtain employment and achieve their career goals. Offers a range of employment and training services such as: Hennepin Pathways: A collaboration between regional employers, educators, and community partners offering education of multiple career paths to choose from. Graduates from a particular program are employed countywide in office administration, human services, and building operations. The program meets county hiring needs while also connecting job seekers with meaningful work, livable wages, benefits, and career growth. Job Development: Serves a diverse group of job seekers, including veterans, youth, and individuals with criminal background who have a wide range of skills, abilities, and experiences. Provides employment services to job seekers such as job training, employment, career assistance programs, and help unemployed and underemployed people find jobs. Visit website for more information about job fairs, hiring events, job resources, education and training, and community CareerForce centers. Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Employment Services: Supports participants on MFIP as they transition from poverty to economic self-sufficiency to reduce the likelihood of returning to the program. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker, Adult, and Youth Programs: A federally funded program to increase jobseeker's access to employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market while matching employers with skilled workers to meet the demand of occupations and industries. Improve workforce quality, reduce public benefits dependency, and meet employer skill requirements. Each organization will have their own application process. Job seekers will typically go through a process such as: - Application, eligibility determination, and program enrollment - Formal and informal assessments (education level, interests, workforce skills, work history, etc.) - Development of an Individual Employment Plan: Determining service needs based on assessments (career and resume counseling, job search assistance, training/education services, etc.) - Retention Services: Ensuring individuals have the resources to maintain unsubsidized employment after exiting the program

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

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

- Refugee and Employment Programs: Employment counseling, assistance in job search and placement. Service is available in most refugee languages. - Refugee resettlement assistance provided for application of family reunification for eligible relatives and for Green Card applications and other INS documents. - Minnesota Family Investment Program: MFIP provider of case management and supported work program for Hennepin County.

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

Under contract with Blue Earth and Steele counties, MRCI the Employment Services Provider for recipients of Minnesota's Family Investment Program (MFIP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Refugee Services in Blue Earth and Steele counties. - Community work experience programs - Coordination with other community resources - General Education Development (GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) training - Individualized customized employment plans - Job placement services - Job retention follow up - Job tryouts - Skills training - Structured job search classes - Support services and programs - Work try-out opportunities NOTE: Financial assistance may be available to clients under this program

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.

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

The JobWorks program provides placement and intensive support services for Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) recipients who are having a difficult time re-entering the job market. JobWorks Specialists assist MFIP recipients in finding and maintaining employment through one-on-one mentoring. Follow-up services are provided to recipients for 90 days after obtaining employment, or longer if necessary, and the specialist may serve as a liaison between the employer, Social Services, WorkForce Centers and the recipient as needed. The goal is to help the individual overcome any barriers to employment so they can be successful at maintaining long-term employment. Together, the JobWorks Specialist and the MFIP recipient develop a coordinated Service/Employment Plan, which includes, but is not limited to: recognizing strengths and limitations, developing a resume, filling out applications, targeting employers and job interests, enhancing interviewing skills, solving transportation and child care limitations, overcoming poor work habits and facing any other limitation or problems that need to be addressed before the recipient is employable. JobWorks, through the ODC, is able to offer assessment and work experience sites as needed. Once employment is obtained, JobWorks can provide on-the-job support and follow-up services to help develop a successful employment relationship.

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.

Assists persons living with disabilities to find job placement within the community. - Career planning - Job development and placement - Personalized support - Welfare-to-work services

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.

Training program designed to increase employability for entry level unemployed and underemployed individuals who are MFIP participants. Clients have access to the Gateway to Opportunity Resource Center computer lab for soft-skills assessment, resume development, job application, and other training opportunities.

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

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