City of Minneapolis
STEP-UP Youth Employment Program Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2016 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
- 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.
STEP-UP is a City of Minneapolis program in partnership
with AchieveMpls,
Department of
Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Minneapolis
Park and Recreation Board, and Project for Pride in Living (PPL).
For more information, please email STEP-UP Director, Anna
Peterson, or call 612-673-5234.
City of Minneapolis:
TeamMinneapolis View all jobs and apply online here.
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
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. More 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. More 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. More Information
Minneapolis WorkForce Center (WFC) Free Workshops January 12-26, 2016 North and South Minneapolis WFC Minneapolis, MN
The North and South Minneapolis
WFCs will be hosting free workshops to help improve resume writing, job searching,
computer skills, and interview skills. For more information about location,
workshop dates, time, and registration, visit the North
Minneapolis WorkForce Center website or the South
Minneapolis WorkForce Center Website.
Bridge to Your Future with CLUES CLUES is offering a free five
week course that leads to a 5 week
pre-apprenticeship training at the Finishing Trades Institute in Little Canada. After completion of the course and
pre-apprenticeship training, jobs earn starting wages from $15-30 per hour.
Class starts: January 25, 2016.
Attend an Information
Session:
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Thursday, January
14, 1pm
CLUES
Minneapolis 720 East Lake
Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
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Thursday, January
19, 1pm
CLUES St. Paul 797 East 7th
Street, St. Paul, MN 55106
For more information, email Crysta Colmer
or call 612-746-3589. See Flyer
Anoka County Career Pathways Training WorkForce Centers in Anoka
County are offering three trainings that may help you land your next job.
If interested, you must attend a
Career Exploration Workshop (use link below). Career Pathway information will
be given at the end of the workshops. Questions? Please
call 763-783-4915. More
Information
Iron Workers Local 512 Notice of Apprenticeship
Applications Iron Workers Local 512 will be
taking applications through February 15, 2016. The apprenticeship will begin on
May 1st, 2016. Please email Lori
Hensel or call 651-489-3829 with additional
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:
- 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:
- February 8 & 22, 2016
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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
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 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.
Next Class Starts: February 15, 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. Application Deadline: February
14, 2016 Next Class Starts: April 25,
2016 More Information
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.
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