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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
Categories
Displaced Worker Employment Programs
Displaced Workers
Laid Off Workers
- 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.
Categories
Older Adults
Young Adults
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Unemployed Individuals
Adolescents
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Computer Literacy Training Programs
- 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.
Categories
Older Adults
Young Adults
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Unemployed Individuals
Adolescents
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Computer Literacy Training Programs
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
Categories
Displaced Worker Employment Programs
Displaced Workers
Laid Off Workers
Services include job counseling and career planning; job training and retraining, including basic computer skills, classroom training and on-the-job training
Services include job counseling and career planning; job training and retraining, including basic computer skills, classroom training and on-the-job training
Categories
Displaced Workers
Computer Literacy Training Programs
On the Job Training
Prevocational Training
Career Counseling
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.
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.
Categories
Job Situation
Business Issues
Small Business Development
Workshops/Symposiums
Business Financing
Organizational Planning and Development Support
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
Categories
Displaced Worker Employment Programs
Displaced Workers
Laid Off Workers
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
Categories
Displaced Worker Employment Programs
Displaced Workers
Laid Off Workers
Services include job counseling and career planning; job training and retraining, including basic computer skills, classroom training and on-the-job training
Services include job counseling and career planning; job training and retraining, including basic computer skills, classroom training and on-the-job training
Categories
Displaced Workers
Computer Literacy Training Programs
On the Job Training
Prevocational Training
Career Counseling
Services include job counseling and career planning; job training and retraining, including basic computer skills, classroom training and on-the-job training
Services include job counseling and career planning; job training and retraining, including basic computer skills, classroom training and on-the-job training
Categories
Displaced Workers
Computer Literacy Training Programs
On the Job Training
Prevocational Training
Career Counseling
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
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
Categories
Job Search Techniques
AIDS/HIV
Unemployed Individuals
Internship Programs
Public Access Computers/Tools
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Job Development
Career Counseling
Personal Financial Counseling
Classroom Training
Job Interview Training
Job Information
On the Job Training
Ex-Offenders
Resume Preparation Assistance
Underemployed Workers
Apprenticeship Training
Job Search/Placement
Job Readiness
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
Categories
Displaced Worker Employment Programs
Displaced Workers
Laid Off Workers
Service that distributes food to people in need of stretching food dollars or are in emergency situations
Donations accepted, volunteer opportunities available
Service that distributes food to people in need of stretching food dollars or are in emergency situations
Donations accepted, volunteer opportunities available
Categories
Food Pantries
Food Collection Volunteer Opportunities
Unemployed Individuals
Food Sorting/Packing Volunteer Opportunities
Food Donation Programs
Low Income
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
Categories
Displaced Worker Employment Programs
Displaced Workers
Laid Off Workers
- Advocacy with service providers
- Professional Provider Network to support members and their families with personal and workplace problems
- Research of the options available to resolve problems
- Support through information and referral
- Advocacy with service providers
- Professional Provider Network to support members and their families with personal and workplace problems
- Research of the options available to resolve problems
- Support through information and referral
Categories
Individual Advocacy
Displaced Workers
- 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.
Categories
Older Adults
Young Adults
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Unemployed Individuals
Adolescents
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Computer Literacy Training Programs
- 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.
Categories
Older Adults
Young Adults
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Unemployed Individuals
Adolescents
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Computer Literacy Training Programs
- 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.
Categories
Older Adults
Young Adults
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Unemployed Individuals
Adolescents
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Computer Literacy Training Programs
- 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.
Categories
Older Adults
Young Adults
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Unemployed Individuals
Adolescents
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Computer Literacy Training Programs
- 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.
Categories
Older Adults
Young Adults
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Unemployed Individuals
Adolescents
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Computer Literacy Training Programs
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
Categories
Displaced Worker Employment Programs
Displaced Workers
Laid Off Workers
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
Categories
Displaced Worker Employment Programs
Displaced Workers
Laid Off Workers
- 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.
Categories
Older Adults
Young Adults
Employment/Retirement Related Support Groups
Unemployed Individuals
Adolescents
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Provides employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to factors like changes in technology, investment strategy, consumption, and competition.
These and other services are available at no cost to eligible program participants. A variety of services are available, including (but not necessarily limited to):
- Training and retraining resources to update skills or acquire skills in a new field
- Job clubs to meet with other job seekers to network, check current job openings and discuss issues
- Placement services, including leads developed by counselors and agencies
- Career planning and personal counseling for career decision making, developing job goals, and personal planning
Job-seeking skills workshops:
- Preparing resumes and cover letters
- Learning and practicing interviewing skills
- Networking
Support services in certain cases are available for expenses such as child care and transportation, to enable participants to achieve employment or training goals.
Provides employment and training services to workers laid off from their jobs due to factors like changes in technology, investment strategy, consumption, and competition.
These and other services are available at no cost to eligible program participants. A variety of services are available, including (but not necessarily limited to):
- Training and retraining resources to update skills or acquire skills in a new field
- Job clubs to meet with other job seekers to network, check current job openings and discuss issues
- Placement services, including leads developed by counselors and agencies
- Career planning and personal counseling for career decision making, developing job goals, and personal planning
Job-seeking skills workshops:
- Preparing resumes and cover letters
- Learning and practicing interviewing skills
- Networking
Support services in certain cases are available for expenses such as child care and transportation, to enable participants to achieve employment or training goals.
Categories
Displaced Worker Employment Programs
Laid Off Workers
Displaced Workers
- MFIP / Minnesota Family Investment Program
- GA / General Assistance For Adults With No Children
- MSA / Minnesota Supplemental Aid For Elderly and Disabled (physically and mentally)
- Crisis / Emergency Assistance / Housing crisis
- Or apply online at www.mnbenefits.mn.gov
- MFIP / Minnesota Family Investment Program
- GA / General Assistance For Adults With No Children
- MSA / Minnesota Supplemental Aid For Elderly and Disabled (physically and mentally)
- Crisis / Emergency Assistance / Housing crisis
- Or apply online at www.mnbenefits.mn.gov
Categories
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Child Care Expense Assistance Applications
General Relief Applications
General Relief Appeals/Complaints
Medicaid Applications
Food Stamps/SNAP Appeals/Complaints
Unemployed Individuals
Low Income
Medicaid Appeals/Complaints
TANF Applications