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City of Minneapolis STEP-UP Youth Employment Program Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2016
STEP-UP is one of the country’s
premiere youth employment programs, serving Minneapolis youth ages 14-21 who
face some of the greatest barriers to employment, including youth from
disadvantaged economic backgrounds, youth of color, youth from recent immigrant
families, and youth with disabilities.
STEP-UP is now accepting
applications for 2016 summer internship placements. The application closes on February 5th, 2016. Interested eligible
Minneapolis youth can view and complete the application online.
To be eligible, youth must:
- live in
Minneapolis
- be 14-21 years
old on June 1, 2016
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not be currently enrolled in college (PSEO is okay).
Current college students may consider the Urban
Scholars Program.
- meet income
guidelines or have a substantial barrier to employment including students
with disabilities, IEPs, English language learners, or pregnant and parenting
teens. If you are unsure if you qualify, please apply.
- applicants must
be eligible to work in the US (by June 1, 2016) and have proper
documentation
Businesses, public agencies and
nonprofits interested in employing interns in 2016 can find information on
the City
of Minneapolis STEP-UP website.
For more information, email Anna
Peterson, or call 612-673-5234.
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.
On-site Hiring Event
Tuesday, January 5, 2016, 10am-Noon
Minnesota WorkForce Center – Bloomington
4220 West Old Shakopee Road,
Bloomington, MN 55437
Featured Employers: Cambria,
Bridgestone, Edward Jones, Sears, Schneider, UPS, and Prairie River Home Care,
Inc.
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Information
Employer of the Day - Walgreens
Tuesday, January 5, 2016,
11am-1pm
Sabathani Community Center
310 East 38th Street, Suite 120,
Minneapolis, MN 55409
This walk-in event, hosted by Hennepin
County, requires no pre-registration. Computers and printers are available for
job seekers to use in the Hennepin County Community Resource Room Monday
through Friday, 9:30am-Noon and 1pm-3pm.
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Information
Aeon Property Management & Maintenance Job Fair
Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 5pm-8pm
Aeon Central Offices
901 North 3rd Street, Suite 150,
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Opportunity for a first round
interview on the spot. Event is free and open to the public. Please email Alycia Klatt or call 612-746-4867 with
questions.
Registration Link
MLK Jr. Holiday Diversity Career Fair
Monday, January 18, 2016, 9am-Noon
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis,
MN 55403
Event is free and open to the
public. Employers are seeking candidates with experience and interest in sales,
engineering, government, security, education, military, medical, banking,
financial services, etc.
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Information
Banking & Finance On-site Hiring Event
Tuesday, January 19, 2016, 10am-Noon
Minnesota WorkForce Center – Bloomington
4220 West Old Shakopee Road,
Bloomington, MN 55437
A panel of employers will be
present before the hiring event to present information about careers in the
banking and finance field.
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Information
Job Fair of Minneapolis with Catalyst Career Group
Monday, January 25, 2016, 10am-1pm
Embassy Suites Minneapolis –
Airport
7901 34th Avenue South, Bloomington,
MN 55425
Event is free and open to the
public.
Email Catalyst Career Group or call
815-308-5426 with questions.
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Information
Trading Up at St. Paul College
Trading Up is a free
construction prep program for low-income individuals that will provide
participants with career counseling, classroom instruction, and hands-on
learning opportunities to help them find their path to a career in the building
trade.
Attend an Orientation
Session:
Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 5:30pm-9pm
St. Paul College
235 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul,
MN 55102
Register for an
Information Session
Email Sarah Lechowich or call
651-403-4124 with questions.
More Information
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:
- 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.
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Information
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. These courses give students,
ages 17 and older, a solid, hands-on overview of today’s construction careers
and in-demand skill sets.
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.
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
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:
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Minneapolis
Works
Assistance finding a job for low-income, Minneapolis residents ages 18 and
older.
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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.
Minneapolis
Workforce Centers
There
are two WorkForce Centers located in Minneapolis. Each
offers a knowledge staff to guide you, essential tools for job search success, and free
services including:
- Computer Labs
- Skills
Assessment
- Information
on Career Transition
- Career
Counseling and Planning
- Access
to Free Training and Certifications
- Resume
Writing and Interview Assistance
- Veterans
Programs
North
Minneapolis
1200
Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
8am-4:30pm
Monday-Friday
612-520-3500 or email us.
South
Minneapolis
777
East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
8am-4:30pm
Monday-Friday
612-821-4000 or email us.
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