Job Seeker Bulletin - August 24, 2015 - Hennepin County

Hennepin County Job Seeker Bulletin - August 24, 2015

This week's MinnesotaWorks.net blog article ...

Metro WorkForce Center Hosted Health Care Hiring Event

Additional blog articles here.

Prep Before Career Fairs
Learn things to make the most of attending a career fair in this MinnesotaWorks.net blog post.

On-Site Hiring Event Schedule Changing...

Watch the Job Fair Calendar for the most up-to-date information.  

Brooklyn Park - 1st & 3rd Mondays, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.. Call 763-279-4400 for more information.

Bloomington -  1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - Noon.  Call 952-703-7730 for more information.

Blaine - First three Wednesdays of the month. Call 763-783-4800 for more information.

Veterans Networking Groups and Job Clubs 

Blaine - Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Register here.

Bloomington - Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.  Register here.

Brooklyn Park - Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Register here

Health Care Networking Group

Join the Health Care Networking Group at the Bloomington WorkForce Center! Hear from guest speakers and share job search tips and job leads in the health care field.

Register here for the next meeting set for Sept. 17 from 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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Blaine

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West Metro Area WorkForce Centers

Blaine
1201 89th Avenue NE #235
Blaine, MN 55434
763-783-4800

Bloomington
4220 West Old Shakopee Rd #100
Bloomington, MN 55437
952-703-7730

Brooklyn Park
7225 Northland Drive
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
763-279-4400

 Visit your local Minnesota WorkForce Center 

Special Guest Speaker

Catherine Byers Breet

Find the Jobs: Navigating the Hidden Job Market

Tuesday, September 1, 2015
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Bloomington WorkForce Center

Did you know that 80 percent of job openings are never posted online,

and less than 10 percent of jobs get filled through online applications?

Join us for an honest yet inspiring recruiter’s look at how to find the unadvertised jobs you want,

then chase them down and get an interview.

Register online at  www.bit.ly/cbb91 

Driver/Transportation Onsite Hiring Event - Sept. 15

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Sept 1 for a panel discussion and On-site Hiring Event exclusively on transportation. You'll hear about what it takes to get a foothold in the industry and jobs in demand. Meet employers at an On-Site Hiring Event following the discussion. Employers include:

• First Student Inc., Champlin, New Hope - School bus drivers, mechanics PT $14-$15/hr
• Septran Inc. - Special needs bus drivers. MinnesotaWorks Job ID# 8329922. 
• Metropolitan Transportation Network - School bus drivers
  ... and more.

The event will be held 10 a.m. - noon at the Hennepin South WorkForce Center, 4220 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55437. Call 952-703-7730 for accommodations.  See the DEED Job Fair Calendar for the most up-to-date exhibitor information and to register.

On-Site Hiring Events - August 24 - August 28, 2015

Check out the DEED Job Seeker Calendar in the Twin Cities metro area. 

On-Site Hiring Events - August 31 - Sept. 4, 2015

Brooklyn Park     August 31        1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Hennepin North WorkForce Center  7225 Northland Drive North, Brooklyn Park, MN  55428. Please call 763-279-4400 for accomodations. See the DEED Job Fair Calendar for the most up-to-date exhibitor information and to register. 

Bloomington  Sept. 1        10 a.m.-  noon
Hennepin South WorkForce Center 4220 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55437. Call 952-703-7730 for accommodations. See the DEED Job Fair Calendar for the most up-to-date exhibitor information and to register. 

• Atlas Staffing - Assembly, warehouse, plastics, forklift drivers, skilled labor throughout the metro, $10-14 per hr. FT/PT
• IWCO Direct/Aerotek - General labor $10-plus days/evening shifts. Experienced $12-plus, machine or press operators
• Spartan Staffing
• Team Personnel
• Youth Enrichment League - Afterschool enrichment class teachers PT $20-$25 per hr (5 hrs per week) - Legos, chess and sports.

Blaine     Sept. 2       10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Anoka County WorkForce Center, 1201 89th Ave NE Ste 235, Blaine, MN 55434. Call 763-783-4800 for accommodations. 

• H & R Block - Tax professionals, front desk and reception
• Voigt's Bus Companies -School bus drivers, bus assistants, van drivers and more
• Taco Bell - Shift managers and entry level team members
• Target Distribution Center - Warehouse seasonal jobs
• Wells Fargo - Phone bankers
• Burlington Coat Factory - Cashiers, receiving and sales positions
• Advantage Sales & Marketing-  Event specialist
• First Student -  Drivers
• Employment Plus - Medical assembly jobs 

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Ongoing WorkForce Center Services
Stay current with job fairs, networking clubs, and workshops at WorkForce Centers throughout the Twin City metro area.  

• WorkForce Center workshops  
  Write a better resume, improve your interviewing skills, and learn new job search strategies. Wide variety of workshops in the metro area.
  
  
• Networking Job Clubs   
  Studies show job seekers who network obtain better jobs more quickly. Groups meet throughout the metro area.
  
  
• Veteran Employment Services
  Explore where your military experience can transfer to the private sector.  Learn how to translate your skills for potential employers.

Call and confirm the event is occurring as scheduled. For WorkForce Center events, contact the local WorkForce Center.  For non-WorkForce Center event, contact the hosting company.

Employers - Maximize your recruiting!  
Maximize your access to job seekers by working with your local WorkForce Center.

First, set up an account and post your jobs on MinnesotaWorks.net. 

• Access 8,400 subscribing job seekers. 
• Access 50,000 resumes for job seekers who are actively searching for work. 

Then contact your local Business Service Representative. 

Share your thoughts on how to improve the Hennepin County Job Seeker Bulletin.

Contact  beth.ann.jameston@state.mn.us.