Minneapolis Job Seeker Bulletin
August 2022 Edition
CareerForce Individual Job Search Appointments
Choose the Date and Time that Works Best for You
Appointments are offered by CareerForce specialists. You might discuss ways to fine tune your networking strategy, update your resume or explore career opportunities that match your interests, skills and experience.
Choose days and times for appointments using our printable event calendar (Appointments are 30 minutes each.)
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North Minneapolis location - 800 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411 612-299-7200
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South Minneapolis location - 777 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407 651-539-4410
Once registered, you will be contacted by a specialist to determine how you will meet.
Help find your Career with Career Works!
Career Works provides adults with career coaching and skills training. Whether you are a new high school graduate or someone who wants a new career, we can help. We help people find jobs in high-demand occupations, like: Healthcare, IT, Manufacturing, Construction, and Administrative/professional services in both the private and public sector.
You may qualify for this program if you:
- Are age 18 or older
- Qualify as low-income
- Meet other qualifying criteria
All services are free and tailored to fit individuals needs. Services include: career counseling, free computer lab access, resume writing assistance (including creating online resumes), skills assessment and training to enhance skills, and free jobseeker workshops.
For more information contact Charles Moss, Jr. at charles.moss@ppl-inc.org or go to the website
More information
Lost your job? Need work now?
If you have been laid off (or notified that a layoff is coming) through no fault of your own, we offer services at no cost that focus on preparing you to find a suitable new job.
Our Dislocated Worker Program services are designed to help workers who have been laid off get back to work as quickly as possible through services like:
- Career planning and counseling
- Counselor-approved training
- Job search and placement services
- Limited funds for support services
You can apply by going to CareerForce and click on the “Change Your Career” option under "For Career Seekers" or contact Leah Temkin from Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis at 952-417-2108, Heidi Stay from Department of Employment & Economic Development at 651-539-4421, or Zonia Holub from CLUES at 612-746-3520. Or, get a head start by filling out the short interest form.
More information here
August Events presented by CareerForce Minneapolis
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Wednesday August 3 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. New Leaf - This workshop is designed specifically for job seekers who must address a criminal record in their job search process and are having a difficult time obtaining employment due to their barriers and/or records.
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Wednesday August 10 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Career Exploration - Career assessments can identify a career that's right for you and what you need to do to break into the field of your choice.
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Wednesday August 11 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Basic Resume Writing Strategies Learn what employers look for in resumes and techniques to get your resume noticed.
August Job Club presented by CareerForce Minneapolis
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Thursday August 4 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Job Hunting with 2-Hour Sprints -Using technology, friends and flurries of activity to move your job search along.
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Thursday August 11 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Re-Thinking Retirement - Explore ideas regarding purpose, leisure, volunteering and the question: Can I afford to retire?
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Thursday August 18 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Overcoming Discrimination - Seeking that good workplace that genuinely welcomes everyone and judges job candidates on the basis of individual merit.
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Thursday August 25 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Succeeding in a Hybrid Workplace The state of work today, the benefits and challenges of hybrid work, setting yourself up for success and getting great work done.
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Weekly Job Club Activity Group Meetings - Every Monday and Tuesday - Virtual and in-person at Hosmer Library 327 E. 36th Street. Register for each separate Monday or Tuesday afternoon under JOB CLUB.
More detail on August CareerForce Minneapolis Events
Hennepin County Virtual Hiring Event - August 3
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CareerForce Bloomington - Career Fair - August 18
- Thursday, August 18, 2022
- Employer Panel from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- Career Fair from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
- Join us for an employer panel to learn about each company and hear an overview of what the work environment is like. Employers will respond to questions provided by the host & attendees can ask questions as well.
- Register for event
- More information on event
CareerForce Workshops and Events
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Tuesday, August 2, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Online: Professional Leaders in Job Transition Go beyond looking at job boards and filling out employment applications with the support of this program. It uses an interactive platform that focuses on the job-search strategies and tactics.
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Wednesday, August 3, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. On-site Hiring Event with Anoka County Location: CareerForce, 1201 89th Ave NE #235, Blaine. Companies: AHL Healthcare Group, LLC, Brin Glass, Crown Iron Works, Fraser, Hy-Vee, Inc., Marsden Building Maintenance, Rehbein, SAS Retail Services, Walters Recycling and Refuse, Warner’s Stellian
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Monday, August 8, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Online: Job Talk "Who am I and what do I want to be when I grow up?" This week our networking group has Career and Education Coach Kristina Wagner join us to discuss tools such as StrengthsFinder.
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Tuesday, August 9, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Online: Professional Leaders in Job Transition Go beyond looking at job boards and filling out employment applications with the support of this program. It uses an interactive platform that focuses on the job-search strategies and tactics.
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Thursday, August 11, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Onsite AND Virtual: South of the River Hiring Event Choose the format that works for you! For in-person location: Careerforce, 1 Mendota Road W, West St. Paul. For online, pre-register at Premier Virtual. See link for employers and details.
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Thursday, August 11, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. In-Person: Roseville Job Fair Location: Roseville Library Community Program Room, 2180 Hamline Ave N., Roseville, MN 55113. Connect with eager employers with current job openings! See link for list.
List of Training Opportunities
See Training Opportunities
City of Minneapolis - All Open Positions
Union Pacific - Hiring Opportunities
- 90 open positions in Minnesota across many different departments including operations, corporate relations, accounting, marketing, technology, supply chain and law enforcement.
- Job candidates need to be U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the U.S. and have a valid driver's license to apply.
- Read more and apply
HomeHelpMN Homeowner Assistance Program
HomeHelpMN, managed by Minnesota Housing, makes up to $35,000 available to homeowners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic who have fallen behind on their housing costs. The program covers overdue mortgage payments, past-due taxes, and other housing-related costs incurred since January 2020.
The HomeHelpMN homeowner assistance fund has already received more than 3,700 applications, but we have room in the program to assist thousands more.
If the pandemic made it harder to pay your bills and you’ve fallen behind, visit HomeHelpMN.org or call 800-388-3226 to learn more and begin an application.
More information and to apply
CareerForceMN View thousands of job listings from private employers statewide.
MN Works Online job bank for finding jobs in Minnesota.
Minneapolis Public Schools Careers at Minneapolis Public Schools.
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:
Career Pathways Trainings offer job seekers free or low-cost, accelerated trainings that prepare them for careers in high demand job sectors including Healthcare, IT, Public Safety and the Trades.
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.
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
Subscribe to the Job Seeker Bulletin or read past issues.
CareerForce can help you prepare for and find good jobs now!
Visit CareerForceMN.com/GoodJobsNow to get help finding the opportunity that fits your needs. Whether that’s matching your skills to a job that’s available right now, or connecting you to short-term training opportunities that lead to in-demand jobs on promising career paths, we can connect you to the tools and training you need.
Get personal assistance by phone or email with CareerForce specialists. Find contact information for staff at a CareerForce location near you at CareerForceMN.com/locations.
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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