Building Updates
Partner Profile: Minnesota WorkForce Center
From knowledgeable staff to essential tools to guide you, the future WorkForce Center at 800 West Broadway will offer what you need for job search success, especially if you're looking for a job in or near Minneapolis. That's our specialty!
For now, come by the North Minneapolis WorkForce Center for expert job-search assistance in your neighborhood, computer access, office equipment, career-planning library, and assistive technology.
We're open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 612-520-3500 or email minneapolisnorth.wfc@state.mn.us.
Nearly 50 WorkForce Centers throughout Minnesota are part of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), the state's principal economic development agency. In addition, we manage over 50 programs that support individuals, communities and businesses.
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Partner Profile: NorthPoint
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center (NorthPoint) is a comprehensive
health and human services agency located in the heart of North Minneapolis. For
over 47 years, NorthPoint has provided a wide range of medical, dental,
behavioral health and human services to the residents of North Minneapolis. NorthPoint strives to improve the physical and socio-economic
health of the community through an integrated model of health
and human services.
NorthPoint's new 800 West Broadway location will serve the
clients and customer of the site’s partners – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and Minneapolis
Public Schools – as well as the larger community. Read about NorthPoint's health care services in detail in the next column.
Like all organizations, NorthPoint has "Rising Stars" and Dr. Kevin Gilliam is one of them. Meet Dr. Gilliam.
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NorthPoint welcomes and
respects people of every age, race, culture, language and economic status.
If you need
assistance with another language, an interpreter is available. No one is turned away due to finances. If you don’t have insurance,
we will help you apply for coverage and programs. We also offer a sliding fee
payment plan.
Call our appointment line at 612-543-2500.
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Partner Profile: Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) takes pride in educating more
than 35,000 students each year.
We will offer a variety of programs at 800 West Broadway to help our students succeed. The following are
just a few we’re proud to offer:
MPS Online – MPS Online is a state-approved online high school that
serves MPS students looking to complete their high school graduation requirements
through an online learning environment.
Destination Diploma to Degree – D3 (Destination Diploma to
Degree) is a Post-Secondary Educational Option (PSEO) for students who are
enrolled in state-approved alternative learning programs. D3 is designed so that students begin work toward their chosen major or course of
study.
Jobs for America’s Graduates – JAG (Jobs for America's
Graduates) prepares students for the skills necessary to become effective
participants in today's diverse workforce. JAG strives to teach and support students so that they
can move on to higher education and gain employment.
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