West Metro Job Seeker Bulletin August 1 - 5, 2016

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West Metro Job Seeker Bulletin August 1 - 5, 2016

Guest Speakers

What Career is Really Possible?  Your Transferable Skills = BIG Opportunity!

Tues, Aug. 2, 1:30pm-3:30pm Bloomington, Registration. 

Identify key skills and experience. Determine what is really possible!  Can you get it right now?  Learn what to do about gaps in employment. Presenter: Catherine Byers Breet, getting people hired FAST! since 1997

Come early - On-site hiring event, 10am - 12pm. Registration.  

Catherine Byers Breet

West Metro On-Site Hiring Events

Monday, August 1, 1pm - 3pm, Brooklyn Park Job/Wage information.

Rockler Companies - Warehouse, call center
American Student Transportation - School bus drivers $15/hr ($750 bonus), no experience, we train. Licensed drivers ($1K bonus+match$)
First Transit - Drivers, mechanics, bus washers
Goodwill Easter Seals of MN - Retail associates and supervisors Mains’l Services, Inc. - Direct support professionals
First Student Inc. - School bus drivers $15/hr
Metropolitan Transportation Network - Bus drivers, mechanics, techs. 
Job Corps, Hubert H. Humphrey; RESOURCE Inc; STAR Services 


Tuesday, August 2, 10am - 12pm, Bloomington Job/wage information.

CorTech International - Quality tech $20-$30/hr; welder $17-18/hr,
Bauer Custom Hitches -Cashier, sales, mechanic (hourly+commission)
UPS - Drivers, warehouse, package handlers (bonus, tuition, benefits)
Bloomington Area Food Service - Warehouse, office, driver helper
Lyman Companies - Drivers (A&B) $19-$21/hr, Carpenters (deck/ remodel, interior trim, residential frame), window/housewrap, forklift
HOME (Household/Outside Maintenance for Elderly) - Housekeeper, lawn maintenance snow shoveling $16/hr 
Durham School Service - School bus drivers $15.50/hr
Atlas Staffing Inc - Light and heavy assembly
Aerotek - Customer service (call center environment) $15/hr. 
Comcast - Communication techs, call center Average $40K - $60K/yr!
US Postal Service - Carrier positions

MediaCom - Broadband installer, commercial account reps, B2B sales

MTS Systems - Master industrial electrician, transducer support, mechanical assembly, system engineering, metrology, machinist
Award Staffing - Customer service $18/hr, assembly $15/hr, machine operators, maintenance $15-$25/hr, hospitality

Stay for What Career is Really Possible for You? 1:30pm - 3:30pm, Bloomington. Registration. 


Wednesday, August 3, 10am - 12pm, Burnsville Job/wage information.

K & G Manufacturing – Quality assurance inspector, quality insurance representative, CNC machinist, assembly bench operator
Anchor Block – Machine operator, sales coordinator, inside sales
Cintas – Uniform Sales: Representative, assistant service, route service
FedEx Ground – Package handlers: preload, outbound
Lyman Companies – Forklift $14-15, Class A & B drivers $19-$21.50, assemblers $12-$14, field carpenters $14-$16/hr
Sears – Appliance repair techs $15-$23
Stauer – Inbound and outbound sales representative
Fraser – Program assistant, senior program assistant, resource program assistant, program coordinator. 
Express Employment, Durham School Services, Award Staffing, Panera Bread, and Positive Connections


Wednesday, August 3, 10:30am - 12:30pm, Blaine Job/wage information.

First Student - Drivers $15-$20 DOQ

Atlas Staffing - Warehouse, case management, MIG welders $20/hr, letter shop $16.50/hr, punch press $16/hr, sign maintenance, CNC set-up $18/hr, plastic injection set-up, deck construction, custodian.

FedEx - PT Package handlers $12.50/hr

H & R Block - Tax pros, office managers, front desk/reception

Innovative Basement Systems - Construction, class A driver, sales


The Minnesota WorkForce Centers are an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Individuals needing accommodations to attend any of our events, please contact the local WorkForce Center or your preferred relay service.

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Informational sessions
set up to discuss resumes, interviewing, career exploration, networking, & more!
Wednesdays & Thursdays


On-Line Job Search time

to work on your job search, take a career assessment, write up your resume, apply for unemployment, or apply for a job! Monday - Thursday.


Industry-focused hiring events with employer panels prior the on-site hiring event. See the job fair calendar for dates and times.


Special guest speakers bring their expertise to talk about job searching, resumes, elevator pitches, and more! See the workshop calendar for dates and times.


Start an effective job search NOW! 


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West Metro Job Seeker Bulletin is distributed to subscribers of WorkForce Centers in Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Bloomington, Shakopee, Burnsville, and West St Paul.