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The Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin’s issue
date has been changed from the 2nd Tuesday of the Month to the 2nd
Thursday of the month starting January 12, 2017.
The North Minneapolis Workforce Center has a new location at 800 West Broadway.
The new Workforce Center is open Monday – Friday from 8 am – 4:30 pm and can be
accessed by Bus Routes 14, 30 and 32. Visitors will still find the same help
for job seekers including computer access, office assistance, library access,
assistive technology, workshops, and one-on-one job search support in a larger
building.
In
addition to career services, the increased space allows for an innovative
partnership with Minneapolis Public Schools and NorthPoint Health & Wellness. The
partnership will provide benefits such as opportunities for youth and adults to
complete their high school diploma and GED, medical, behavioral health and
dental services, and a new retail location.
Learn about classes, workshops, and other trainings at the
Minneapolis WorkForce Centers:
Workshops
at the Minneapolis North WorkForce Center
Workshops
at the Minneapolis South WorkForce Center
Minnesota Department
of Transportation (MNDOT)
Transportation
Associate (TA)
Open to all qualified job seekers
Closing Date: January 17, 2017
Learn more and apply here.
TA
Announcement
TA
Benefits
City of Minneapolis:
TeamMinneapolis
View all jobs and apply online here.
Onsite Hiring Event: Skyhop Global and Endeavor Air
Wednesday, December 14, 2016,
1-4PM
Minneapolis North WorkForce
Center
800 West Broadway Ave.,
Minneapolis MN 55411
Link
Operations Services & Claims Career Fair
Thursday, December 15, 2016,
3:30-6PM
American Family Insurance,
Building 1, Floor 1
6131 Blue Circle Drive, Eden
Prairie, MN 55343
Learn
More
Employer of the Day: UPS
Tuesday, January 10, 2017,
11AM-1PM
Sabathani Community Center
310 E 38th Street Room 120, Minneapolis,
MN 55409
Warehouse package handler
positions in Minneapolis, Eagan, and Maple Grove.
Bring your resume and find out
more about our opportunities.
No appointment is needed, and
everyone is welcome.
Flyer
On-Site Hiring Event O'Reilly Auto Parts
Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 9AM –
3PM
O'Reilly Auto Parts Distribution
Center
6610 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn
Park, MN 55428
Link
Employer of the Day: Goodwill-Easter Seals
Tuesday, January 17, 2017,
11AM-1PM
Sabathani Community Center
310 E 38th Street, Room 120, Minneapolis,
MN 55409
Many open positions in various
metro stores. Bring your resume and find out
more about our opportunities.No appointment is needed, and
everyone is welcome.
Flyer
Job Fair of Minneapolis
Monday, January 23, 2017, 10AM –
1PM
Embassy Suites by Hilton -
Minneapolis Airport
7901 34th Avenue South,
Bloomington, MN
Sales, Management, Customer
Service, Call Center, Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, General Business,
Administrative, Marketing, Government, Insurance, Banking, Technicians, HR,
Engineering, Finance, Law Enforcement, Military, Accounting, Healthcare, IT,
and more.
Link
Employer of the Day – Comcast
Tuesday, January 24, 2017,
11AM-1PM
Sabathani Community Center
310 East 38th Street, Suite 120,
Minneapolis, MN
No appointment is needed, and
everyone is welcome.
Minneapolis Career Fair
Thursday, January 26, 11AM-2PM
Embassy Suites Minneapolis
Airport
7901 34th Avenue South,
Bloomington, MN 55425
Learn more and register here.
Academy College Career Fair
Thursday, January 26, 2017, 4 –
6PM
Academy College
1600 W 82nd Street, Suite 100, Bloomington
MN 55431
Link
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Sprinkler Fitters Joint Apprenticeship Committee Applications
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Sprinkler Fitters Joint
Apprenticeship Committee will be accepting applications from January 9, 2017 –
January 13th, 2017 and January 23rd, 2017 – January 27th, 2017. Applications
may be obtained and submitted between the hours of 9am – 11:30am and 1pm and
6pm at:
Sprinkler Fitters Local No. 417 Training Center
1404 Central Avenue N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55413
QUALIFICATIONS
- Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Must not
be less than 18 years of age.
- Must be a
high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. certificate of equivalency.
- Must have
a valid Government issued I.D.
- Bring
copies of your high school diploma/ G.E.D. or transcripts.
- Bring a
copy of your valid Government I.D.
- A copier
will not be available at application.
If selected, each apprentice candidate will be required, prior to job placement, to pass a physical examination and a drug test
indicating that they can perform the full duties of the trade.
See Notice
of Application for complete information.
Website
New Leaf Workshops
This
class is designed for job seekers addressing a criminal record in their job
search. It combines the nationally recognized Creative Job Search course with strategies for addressing and overcoming barriers to employment,
including how, when, and why to disclose your record, addressing employers’
concerns, answering tough interview questions, WOTC, Federal Bonding, and “Ban
the Box”.
Each
workshop is a one day session of 4.5 hours (9am to 1:30pm).
See flyer for locations and dates.
The dates for the South and North Minneapolis Workforce Center sessions are on
the back of the flyer.
Free Training for a Teaching
Career
The
YWCA Early Childhood Education Teacher Development Program is offering free
training to gain professional skills to take into a classroom. The next cohort
starts in late December. The program includes:
- 80
hours of professional development
- Child
Development Associate (CDA) credentialed training
- 120
hours of child development courses
- 500
hour teaching practicum with stipend
- Job
placement
See
the flyer for more information.
Free CNA Training at CAPI
A training
info session is Dec. 13, 1-2:30PM. (Contact Yana at 612-767-3680 if you cannot
attend the info session or would like more information.)
Training
is January 23 – March 17, 2017.
Classes
run M-F from 8:30AM. to 3:00PM
See Flyer for more information.
Free Hand Soldering Training
Earn a
Hand Soldering IPC-J and A-610 Credential
Attend
an information session:
January
16, 23, or 30 at 10:30AM
CAPI
USA, 3702 East Lake Street, Minneapolis
Flyer
Free Food Safety Training
This free program
helps participants (17 years +) gain experience in a licensed kitchen,
ServeSafe certification, quality job references, and help finding a job.
Sessions are held monthly at Pillsbury United Communities’ Oak Park Center.
Flyer
Green Construction Trades Course
This course gives students in-demand green construction skills that will make them excellent
candidates for career pathways in the building trades. Whether you want to
learn construction basics or expand an existing set of skills, this course will give you the marketable skills you need to advance
your career.
Rolling Start Dates:
Northeast Minneapolis (35W/Hennepin Avenue)
Course Length: 128
hours (3-4 full days a week)
More details.
RESOURCE Trainings
Accounting Support: January
9 – March 23, 2017 – St Paul
Maintenance Custodial: January 9 – April 7, 2017 – Minneapolis
To learn more, visit
RESOURCE’s website, or contact Mike Peterson at 612-752-8131 or mpeterson@resource-mn.org.
Minneapolis Saint Paul TechHire Initiative
In response to the
rapid growth in tech jobs in the Minneapolis Saint Paul region, the City of
Minneapolis along with three high-quality accelerated learning programs: PRIME
Digital Academy, Creating IT Futures Foundation – IT Ready, and The Software
Guild came together with 150 regional employers with the purpose of training
and placing diverse workers into tech careers. Follow MSP TechHire on social
media using #MSPTechHire and #TechHire.
More Information
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:
-
Minneapolis
Works
Assistance finding a job for low-income, Minneapolis residents ages 18 and
older.
-
Minneapolis
Youth Works
Assistance with high school completion, work preparation or
employment goals for Minneapolis Youth ages 14-21.
-
Dislocated
Worker Program
Comprehensive services for those who have lost their job through no fault
of their own for adult ages 18 and older.
-
Train to
Career
Job-skills training in a select occupation in demand for low-income,
Minneapolis residents.
Minneapolis
Workforce Centers
There
are two WorkForce Centers located in Minneapolis. Each
offers a knowledge staff to guide you, essential tools for job search success, and free
services including:
- Computer Labs
- Skills
Assessment
- Information
on Career Transition
- Career
Counseling and Planning
- Access
to Free Training and Certifications
- Resume
Writing and Interview Assistance
- Veterans
Programs
North
Minneapolis
800 West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411
8am-4:30pm
Monday-Friday
612-299-7200 or email us.
South
Minneapolis
777
East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
8am-4:30pm
Monday-Friday
612-821-4000 or email us.
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