Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin


CareerForce - It's your state of success

Welcome to CareerForce!

Throughout the state, Minnesota’s WorkForce Centers are changing their name to CareerForce. Over the coming months, each CareerForce location is changing its signs, business cards and flyers. But far more than that is changing. CareerForce is rolling out changes to enhance the services we provide to career seekers, employers and our communities. CareerForce is bringing the state’s entire workforce system under one name. This makes CareerForce Minnesota’s only unified talent development and matchmaking resource. We have an extensive network of partners throughout the state and together, we’re dedicated to delivering prosperous outcomes for career seekers, employers, communities and for Minnesota. Anyone is welcome to access our many innovative programs and services at CareerForce locations located throughout the state or on CareerForceMN.com.


Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin - September 2019

Now Hiring

City of Minneapolis: TeamMinneapolis View all jobs and apply online

CareerForce Workshop and Events Calendar

Find workshops such as Creative Job Search and Career Exploration, Resume Writing, Interview Skills and more. Come in for a visit and let us help you with your job search. 


 

Job Search Events

Community Resource Fair

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hennepin County Library – North Regional

1315 Lowry Avenue North, Minneapolis 55411

View the community resource fair flyer 

 

Job Development Career Fair

Monday, September 16, 2019

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hennepin County Library – North Regional

1315 Lowry Avenue North, Minneapolis 55411

View the community resource fair flyer 

 

NorthSide Community Career and Resource Fair

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

CareerForce Minneapolis North

800 West Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis MN  55411

View information about this event

 

Minneapolis Professional Career Fair

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

U.S. Bank Stadium - West Plaza Lobby

401 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN  55415

View information and register here

 

Employer of the Day - Delta Global Services

Monday, September 23, 2019

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hennepin County -South Minneapolis Human Service Center 

2215 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN  55407

View the event flyer

 

Minneapolis Job Fair

Monday, September 23, 2019

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington

3900 American Blvd, Bloomington, MN 55437

View information and register here

 

Native American College Fair - October 4, 2019

The Native American College Fair, which will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.on October 4, 2019 at the Northstar Ballroom (2017 Buford Avenue  St. Paul, MN 55108). This event provides a setting in which youth can have meaningful conversations with representatives about college life, courses and admission & financial aid requirements. 

Additional information and updates can be found on the Facebook page.


Training Options

Avivo Career Training

Minneapolis Adult Education (formerly ABE)

Eastside Neighborhood Services

EMERGE

Goodwill Easter Seals

HIRED Career Training

Lutheran Social Services (LSS)

  • Four Cornerstones of Financial Literacy - September 11-24, 2019
  • Register or send an email with name, email and phone number to tec@lssmn.org

PPL Career Training

Takoda Institute Training

Tasks Unlimited

Twin Cities Rise


Driver's License Written Exam Preparation - starts September 9, 2019

Materials are provided, and the class is at no cost.

Class Time: Mondays, 2-4 p.m. & Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m.

To register, please call 612-341-3358.

Download: Flyer


Job Search Websites

CareerForceMN View thousands of job listings from private employers statewide.

Job Connect Connecting Workforce Professionals, Career Seekers and Employers.

Minnesota Council of Non-Profits Job Board A tool that career seekers can use to view hundreds of nonprofit jobs that match their qualifications and employers can post their latest nonprofit openings.

Hennepin County Search for job openings in Hennepin County.

City of Saint Paul Apply for current employment opportunities open to the public.

Clean Energy Job Board Apply for jobs in the energy efficiency and renewable energy fields.

jobsinminneapolis.com Use the right resources, tools and services to help get the job you want.

CareerOneStop Manage your career and your pathway to career success.

USAJOBS Search for federal government jobs throughout the country.

CAREERwise Discover tools and resources for a successful job hunt.

State of Minnesota Explore career opportunities and potential for career advancement in Minnesota


Employment and Training Programs

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 Development Board. Our programs:

  • Minneapolis Works - Assistance finding a job for low-income, Minneapolis residents ages 18 and older.
  • WIOA Adult - Employment and training services to eligible adults 18 and over who are looking to gain skills and employment in healthcare, IT, manufacturing, construction or administrative services.
  • 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.

CareerForce

There are two CareerForce locations in Minneapolis. Each offers knowledgeable 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

CareerForce Minneapolis North 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411 612-299-7200 Contact

CareerForce Minneapolis South 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-821-4000 Contact


 

About this Newsletter

The Job Seeker Bulletin is a monthly e-newsletter by the City of Minneapolis in partnership with CareerForce and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

If you have any questions, please contact  Linda DeHaven

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For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats please contact Linda DeHaven at 612.673.5294. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 agents at 612-673-3000. TTY users can call 612-673-2157 or 612-673-2626. 

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