New Leaf Workshops for Former Offenders Is your record affecting your
job search? The New Leaf Extended Workshops for Former Offenders is a free
series of classes offered at the South or North Minneapolis Workforce Center through
March 2016.
You will learn:
- How to respond to
questions related to your offense.
- How to discover your
unique job skills and talents.
- How to write resumes
and cover letters.
- What to expect from
a background check.
Check the second page of this
flyer for more information and a schedule for
the Minneapolis classes.
Introduction to Construction and Building Trades and
Construction Vehicle Training American Workshop offers a “fast-start” training program for people to
gain an understanding of the construction trades and the skills they need to
get their first job in the construction industry.
Introduction to Construction and
Building Trades Program 16 days, 120 hours Burnsville and Northeast Minneapolis
locations 1085 10th Avenue Northeast,
Minneapolis 55414 1170 East Cliff Road,
Burnsville, MN 55337
Certifications: CPR, AED, First Aid, OSHA-10 Start dates:
- December 14, 2015
- January 4 & 18, 2016
- February 1, 15 & 29, 2016
- March 14 & 29, 2016
Construction Vehicle Training
Program 3 days, 24 hours Burnsville Location 1170 East Cliff Road,
Burnsville, MN Certifications: Construction Vehicle Operator Certification Start dates:
- January 11 & 25, 2016
- February 8 & 22, 2016
- March 7 & 21, 2016
Scholarships are available for
those who qualify. To enroll, call David Luick at 952-500-8812 at least two
business days prior to class start. More
Information
Free Workshops at the
PPL Learning Center Project for Pride in
Living (PPL) is offering free workshops to improve your computer and
professional development skills. Attend four or more sessions and you’ll
receive a $10 bus/gas card. To enroll, call 612-455-5300 to reserve a spot. View
Workshop Calendar
IT-Ready in the Twin Cities This free program helps people
living in or who are at-risk for poverty; displaced workers; women and
minorities; and military veterans. Nearly 95 percent of graduates earn their
CompTIA A+ certification and 80 percent move into paid IT roles with area
companies.
Next Class Starts: February 8,
2016 Application Deadline: January
18, 2016 Learn
more and apply.
Software Guild Concordia University In this full-time, 12-week
course, you will learn .NET/C# or Java, and acquire the skills needed for
entry-level developer positions.
Next Class Starts: February 15,
2016 Learn more and
apply.
Prime Digital Academy Join the IT industry as an
entry-level software engineer through a program centered on a 12 week immersive
classroom experience.
Next Class Starts: February 22,
2016 Application Deadline: December
11, 2015 Learn
more and apply.
Mechatronics and Maintenance & Custodial Skills (PPL) St. Paul is offering two new
career training programs – Mechatronics and Maintenance & Custodial Skills.
The programs are free to eligible individuals. Training programs equip
graduates for careers, with industry certifications, in industrial production,
building facilities, maintenance, and environmental services industries. See
Flyer
Minneapolis Career
Fair Tuesday, December 8, 11am-2pm Embassy Suites Minneapolis - Airport 7901 34th Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55425 Event is free and open to the public. Registration
Link More
Information
Minneapolis On-site Hiring Event Tuesday, December 8, 1pm-4pm Minneapolis South Workforce
Center 777 East Lake Street, Minneapolis,
MN 55407
The following employers are
scheduled to attend.
- Wells Fargo Consumer Lending –
On The Spot Interviews
- Lunds & Byerly’s
- Minnesota Reading Corps &
Math Corps – On The Spot Interviews
- ConAgra Foods
- Atlas Staffing
- Kimco Services
Bring copies of your resume and
be prepared to speak to a recruiter and/or hiring manager. More
Information
Gopher and Viking
Event Security Staff Job Fair Every Wednesday, 10am-7pm (ends December 27) TCF Stadium 420 23rd Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55414
The Minnesota Golden Gophers and Vikings are hiring for
ushers, customer service personals, security, and event staffs. Positions are
needed for evening and weekends at the TCF Stadium during Gopher and Viking
Games. Great for college students with flexible scheduling.
Walk-in or call 612-624-5593 to register an interview time. Apply
online More
Information
Information Technology (IT) On-site Hiring
Event Tuesday,
December 15, 10am-Noon Bloomington
WorkForce Center 4220
West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55437 Event
is free and open to the public. Registration
Link More
Information
REM Ramsey Regional Hire Day Tuesday,
January 12, 2016, 10am-6pm REM
Ramsey Office 2586
7th Avenue East, Suite 201, North Saint Paul, MN 55109 Event
is free and open to the public. View
Job Listings More
Information
Metro
Transit Applicant Testing for Part-time Bus Driver Jobs Saturday, December 12, 9am check-in, 9:30am test begins Metropolitan State University, Founders Hall Auditorium 700 East 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55106
Remember to bring:
- A valid driver’s license
- A resume – must include name, address, phone, email and work
history going back the last seven years (employer name and address, your job
title, start and end dates)
For more information, email Metro Transit or call
the Bus Driver Job Line for recorded information in English, Hmong, Somali and
Spanish at 651-602-1966. View job details See
Flyer
Veterans Hiring
Initiative Hennepin County is committed to fill positions with veterans.
The goal is to assist individuals into trainee positions that will lead to
permanent employment with Hennepin County. More
Information
City of
Minneapolis: TeamMinneapolis View
all jobs and apply online here.
City of Minneapolis Employment and Training
City
of Minneapolis Employment and
Training administers
a variety of employment and training programs under the direction of the Mayor,
City Council, and Minneapolis Workforce
Council.
To learn more about specific programs click on the following links:
-
Minneapolis
Works
Assistance finding a job for low-income, Minneapolis residents ages 18 and
older.
-
Minneapolis
Youth Works
Assistance with high school completion, work preparation or
employment goals for Minneapolis Youth ages 14-21.
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Dislocated
Worker Program
Comprehensive services for those who have lost their job through no fault
of their own for adult ages 18 and older.
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Train to
Career
Job-skills training in a select occupation in demand for low-income,
Minneapolis residents.
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