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Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Training
Center
6 week training programs:
- Basics of the Trade
for Bricklayer
- Tile Setter
Upon successful completion of
training, BAC will try to help place you with an employer. The training costs
$200. There are limited scholarships available. All participants must be at least
17 years of age.
Start Dates: April 11 or June 6,
Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
Registration deadline: March 28
To register, visit the BAC website and
choose a trade from the menu, complete the application, and submit or call the
Training Center at 763-404-8345.
Free Hand Soldering Training
CAPI
USA is offering a free training in hand soldering. Participants will earn their
IPC-A and IPC-J credentials for free. Training
will start at the end of March.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Age 18 years or
older
- Unemployed or
underemployed
- Authorized to work
in the U.S.
- Minimum 5th grade
English level
Email Sarah Shapiro or call 612-767-3667 for
more information.
See
Flyer
Free Creating IT
Future’s Women-Only Class
Creating IT Futures’ IT-Ready career program will have a
women-only classes this spring. IT-Ready includes an eight-week, full-time
classroom training program that covers a technical computer curriculum geared
toward the CompTIA A+ certification. In addition, participants learn
professional skills to ensure their success for the interviewing process and on
the job.
Applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be an American citizen or permanent resident
- Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Live in Minneapolis
Application Deadline: March 25, 2016
Class dates: April 11th - June 3rd
Class runs Monday to Fridays from 9:15am to 3:45pm at the
EMERGE Career & Technology Center
Email Kathy Brennan or call
952-855-7420 with questions.
More
Information/Registration
Free Employment
Empowerment Classes
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is hosting three week
Employment Empowerment classes that cover Networking, Job Satisfaction,
Applications, Resumes, Cover and Thank you Letters, Job Search, Interview/Mock
Interview and Financial Literacy.
Upcoming class dates:
- April 4 to April 22
- May 2 to May 20
Classes run Monday-Friday, 9am-Noon
Please email their Training
and Education Center (TEC) or call
612-879-5286 with questions.
More
Information and to Register
Free Trainings with EMERGE
EMERGE is offering free trainings
in property maintenance and CNC Machining.
Property Maintenance Training
This training consists of 12
weeks (8am-3pm, Mondays – Saturdays) with 10 weeks of paid internship.
To be eligible, participants
must:
- Have a High School
Diploma or GED
- Age 18 years or
older
- Pass a background
check
Registration Deadline: April 18,
2016
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Flyer
More
Information
CNC Machining Training
This training consists of 10
months trainings. Individuals will earn 18 college credits from Hennepin Technical
College and have the opportunity to earn the National Institute of Metalworking
Skills (NIMS) credentials. Criminal Background is not a barrier.
To be eligible, participants
must:
- Have a High School
Diploma or GED
- Age 18 years or
older
- Not currently in
college
- Remain drug free
throughout the program
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Flyer
More
Information
To learn more about these
programs, attend an Information Session. Information sessions are held:
Every Monday, 9am
EMERGE Career and Technology
Center
1834 Emerson Avenue North,
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Please email Rachel Simmons
or call 612-787-3804 with questions.
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.
IT-Ready in the Twin Cities
IT-Ready is a free education,
training, and career placement program that gives people the knowledge and
skills they need for a successful IT career, then connects them to an
on-the-job experience opportunity. Students not only gain "hard"
technical skills, but also "soft" professional skills that employers
look for in job candidates.
Application Deadline: April 11,
2016
Next Class Starts: May 2, 2016
IT-Ready Offices (located inside
the International Dairy Queen Corporation building)
7505 Metro Boulevard, Edina, MN
55439
Please call their offices at
952-855-7425 with questions.
More
Information
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.
Application Deadline: April 23, 2016
Next Class Starts: May 31, 2016
More Information
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: April 25, 2016
Application Deadline: February 14, 2016
More Information
National Career Fair
Tuesday, March 8, 11am-2pm
Embassy Suites Minneapolis Airport
7901 34th Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55425
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is
required.
Registration
Link
Accessible Space
Hiring Event
Tuesday, March 8, 1pm-3pm
Augsburg Park Library
7100 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN 55423
Accessible Space is hiring Direct Support Staff. These are
entry level positions located around the metro area (on the bus line). Please
dress professionally and bring a copy of your resume.
See
Flyer
On-site Hiring Event
Thursday, March 10, 1pm-4pm
North Minneapolis WorkForce
Center
1200 Plymouth Avenue North,
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Featured employers: Wells Fargo,
Pepisco (Frito-Lay), Panera Bread (On-The-Spot Interviews), Schmit Towing, and Allied
Barton.
Bring multiple copies of your
resume and come prepared to speak to a hiring manager. Event is free and open
to the public.
More
Information
Construction On-Site
Hiring Event
Tuesday, March 15, 10am-Noon
Hennepin South WorkForce Center
4220 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55437
Event is free and open to the public.
More
Information
Hennepin County – Employer of the Day
Tuesday, March 15, 11am-1pm
Sabathani Community Center
310 East 38th Street,
Suite 120, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Delaware North Sportservice are
offering positions to work at Target Field. Event is free and open to the public.
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Flyer
More
Information
Minneapolis Career
Fair
Tuesday, March 22, 11am-2pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel and Suites
Three Appletree Square, Bloomington, MN 55425
There are over 350 positions available. Remember to dress to
impress and bring multiple copies of your resume. Event is free and open to the
public.
Registration
Link
Catalyst Career Job Fair in Minneapolis
Tuesday, March 29, 10am-1pm
Embassy Suites by Hilton –
Minneapolis Airport
7901 34th Avenue
South, Bloomington, MN 55425
Event is free and open to the
public. Pre-registration is required.
Registration
Link
More
Information
Professional Career
Fair in Minneapolis
Wednesday, March 30, 9am-4pm
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Meet with more than 50 Upper-Midwest employers looking to
hire career-minded professionals. The Career Fair is free and open to the
public but pre-registration is recommended.
See
Flyer
Registration
Link
More
Information
Get Jobs Job Fair
Thursday, March 31, 11am-4pm
Eagan Civic Arena
3870 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN
55122
Event is free and open to the
public. No registration required.
More Information
Medical Devices
Industry Career Fair
Tuesday, April 12, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Commons Hotel, Pinnacle Ballroom
615 Washington Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55414
The Design of Medical Devices Conference, in cooperation
with the Minnesota department of Employment and
Economic Development, will be hosting a
unique opportunity for those seeking employment or internships, to network with
medical device industry professionals and companies.
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:
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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.
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