A multi-service community-based facility offering a range of support services and resources to enhance skills, employability and long-term career mobility to traditionally under-served populations. Services include: - One-to-one assistance with resume, job search and entry-level placement needs - Job placement, retention and ongoing support services for program graduates - Career development, career awareness, career change counseling, career exploration, vocational assessment - Professional development designed specifically for currently-employed workers - A computer lab that provides self-directed technology usage, as well as more formal instruction - Sector-based classroom job skill programs in partnership with major employers in healthcare and banking - Work readiness training programs for individuals with criminal histories - Employment training and benefits eligibility and review for individuals with HIV/AIDS - Access to information about GED and post-secondary educational programs - Financial literacy coaching - Homebuyer education and pre/post purchase counseling

Provides employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to no fault of their own often due to such factors as technological changes, investment strategies, and changes in consumption and competition. Services are tailored to meet the person's specific needs, including: - Assisting with job search and placement services - Helping with other services that support the person's career success - Offering one-on-one sessions with a specialist to develop an employment plan - Providing access to short-term training, if approved by the person's specialist

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

Service that distributes food to people in need of stretching food dollars or are in emergency situations Donations accepted, volunteer opportunities available

- Provides eight (8) weeks of work experience to eligible adults. - Must be unemployed for at least one (1) week. - All applicants age 18 and older are requried to attend Job Skills & Club Classes.

Educational Program - Programs provided by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs to help with business skills, connections, and potential growth, including workshops and training. For current programs, click here Loans and Advising - Loans with no-cost advising. Loans offered: - City of Cook Economic Recovery Fund: Loan for local business in the city of Cook who are recovering from the summer 2024 flood - Gap Financing: Loan covers the "gap" between various sources of funding and the total cost of the project. Used for commercial real estate projects, such as mortgage or major renovation and has more flexibility than traditional lenders - Healthy Food Fund: Specialized loan for local food retailers and producers that helps with replacing dated equipment, investing in technology, expanding business, purchasing inventory, hiring staff, updating building, purchasing new or existing store, and more - SBA Microloan: Start up loan for working capital, inventory, or equipment purchase - Working Capital Loan: Loan provides access to cash for various projects and investments such as marketing campaigns, purchased inventory, upgrade equipment, or expand business operation.

Resources are provided through a website offering: - Expert resume assistance, feedback, templates, and tips - Live interview coaching plus tips and resources - Resources for job searching and career tips

Provides employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to no fault of their own often due to such factors as technological changes, investment strategies, and changes in consumption and competition. Services are tailored to meet the person's specific needs, including: - Assisting with job search and placement services - Helping with other services that support the person's career success - Offering one-on-one sessions with a specialist to develop an employment plan - Providing access to short-term training, if approved by the person's specialist

Provides employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to no fault of their own often due to such factors as technological changes, investment strategies, and changes in consumption and competition. Services are tailored to meet the person's specific needs, including: - Assisting with job search and placement services - Helping with other services that support the person's career success - Offering one-on-one sessions with a specialist to develop an employment plan - Providing access to short-term training, if approved by the person's specialist

Provides employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to no fault of their own often due to such factors as technological changes, investment strategies, and changes in consumption and competition. Services are tailored to meet the person's specific needs, including: - Assisting with job search and placement services - Helping with other services that support the person's career success - Offering one-on-one sessions with a specialist to develop an employment plan - Providing access to short-term training, if approved by the person's specialist

- Provides referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.

- Provides referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.

Resources are provided through a website offering: - Expert resume assistance, feedback, templates, and tips - Live interview coaching plus tips and resources - Resources for job searching and career tips

Provides employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to no fault of their own often due to such factors as technological changes, investment strategies, and changes in consumption and competition. Services are tailored to meet the person's specific needs, including: - Assisting with job search and placement services - Helping with other services that support the person's career success - Offering one-on-one sessions with a specialist to develop an employment plan - Providing access to short-term training, if approved by the person's specialist

Offers the following mental health services: - Adolescent/youth and child therapy - Adult and child sexual assault counseling - Anger management - Cultural transition counseling - Disability counseling - Disaster counseling - Divorce counseling - Employment transition/retirement counseling - Gender identity counseling - Grief counseling - Health problems counseling - Individual,couple and family therapy - Intergenerational therapy - Juvenile delinquency diversion - Marriage counseling - Mental health presentations - Parent counseling - Play therapy - Postabortion counseling - Premarital counseling - Psychiatric assessment - Psychiatric disorder counseling - Runaway counseling - Sexual orientation counseling - Sexuality counseling - Terminal illness counseling - Therapeutic services for children, adolescents, families and adults

Courses last 8 - 12 weeks and are designed to provide short-term industry-specific training and career navigation in the following areas: - Automotive Service Technician - Business Professional Pathways - Construction - Financial Industry Individuals must attend an information session where a staff member will assist with eligibility and application requirements. If individuals need assistance in order to participate in an information session, they should call. Information sessions are offered monthly at two different locations; visit website for information.

Provides employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to no fault of their own often due to such factors as technological changes, investment strategies, and changes in consumption and competition. Services are tailored to meet the person's specific needs, including: - Assisting with job search and placement services - Helping with other services that support the person's career success - Offering one-on-one sessions with a specialist to develop an employment plan - Providing access to short-term training, if approved by the person's specialist

Provides employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to no fault of their own often due to such factors as technological changes, investment strategies, and changes in consumption and competition. Services are tailored to meet the person's specific needs, including: - Assisting with job search and placement services - Helping with other services that support the person's career success - Offering one-on-one sessions with a specialist to develop an employment plan - Providing access to short-term training, if approved by the person's specialist

Services include job counseling and career planning; job training and retraining, including basic computer skills, classroom training and on-the-job training

Resources are provided through a website offering: - Expert resume assistance, feedback, templates, and tips - Live interview coaching plus tips and resources - Resources for job searching and career tips

Provides employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to no fault of their own often due to such factors as technological changes, investment strategies, and changes in consumption and competition. Services are tailored to meet the person's specific needs, including: - Assisting with job search and placement services - Helping with other services that support the person's career success - Offering one-on-one sessions with a specialist to develop an employment plan - Providing access to short-term training, if approved by the person's specialist

Provides employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to no fault of their own often due to such factors as technological changes, investment strategies, and changes in consumption and competition. Services are tailored to meet the person's specific needs, including: - Assisting with job search and placement services - Helping with other services that support the person's career success - Offering one-on-one sessions with a specialist to develop an employment plan - Providing access to short-term training, if approved by the person's specialist

Provides employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to no fault of their own often due to such factors as technological changes, investment strategies, and changes in consumption and competition. Services are tailored to meet the person's specific needs, including: - Assisting with job search and placement services - Helping with other services that support the person's career success - Offering one-on-one sessions with a specialist to develop an employment plan - Providing access to short-term training, if approved by the person's specialist

Provides employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to no fault of their own often due to such factors as technological changes, investment strategies, and changes in consumption and competition. Services are tailored to meet the person's specific needs, including: - Assisting with job search and placement services - Helping with other services that support the person's career success - Offering one-on-one sessions with a specialist to develop an employment plan - Providing access to short-term training, if approved by the person's specialist

Provides employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to no fault of their own often due to such factors as technological changes, investment strategies, and changes in consumption and competition. Services are tailored to meet the person's specific needs, including: - Assisting with job search and placement services - Helping with other services that support the person's career success - Offering one-on-one sessions with a specialist to develop an employment plan - Providing access to short-term training, if approved by the person's specialist